Section87
The Finance Act, 2021

Amendment of section 263

In force As on 07 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance

Section 87 of the Finance Act, 2021 deals with amendment of section 263. Amendment of section 263. 87. In section 263 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), before Explanation, for the words "Principal Commissioner", the words "Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner or Principal Commissioner" shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted wit

Amendment of section 263.

87. In section 263 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), before Explanation, for the words "Principal Commissioner", the words "Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner or Principal Commissioner" shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of November, 2020.

Section 87, The Finance Act, 2021.

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Questions about Section 87

What does Section 87 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 87 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 263". Amendment of section 263. 87. In section 263 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), before Explanation, for the words "Principal Commissioner", the words "Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief Commissioner or Principal Commissioner" shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted wit

How do I find court cases under Section 87 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 2021 87, section 87 Finance Act 2021, section 87 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 87 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 263 (Revision of orders prejudicial to revenue), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2021. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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