Section21
The Finance Act, 2022

Amendment of section 80DD

In force Act 6 of 2022 As on 05 Oct 2026

Act 6 of 2022 Ministry Finance

Section 21 of the Finance Act, 2022 deals with amendment of section 80DD. Amendment of section 80DD. 21. In section 80DD of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2023,— (1) | in sub-section (2), for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:— "(a) | the scheme referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) provides for payment of ann

Amendment of section 80DD.

21. In section 80DD of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2023,—

(1)in sub-section (2), for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:—
"(a)the scheme referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) provides for payment of annuity or lump sum amount for the benefit of a dependant, being a person with disability,—
(i)in the event of the death of the individual or the member of the Hindu undivided family in whose name subscription to the scheme has been made; or
(ii)on attaining the age of sixty years or more by such individual or the member of the Hindu undivided family, and the payment or deposit to such scheme has been discontinued;";
(II)after sub-section (3), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:—
"(3A) The provisions of sub-section (3) shall not apply to the amount received by the dependant, being a person with disability, before his death, by way of annuity or lump sum by application of the condition referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section (2).".
Section 21, The Finance Act, 2022 (Act 6 of 2022).

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Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 80DD". Amendment of section 80DD. 21. In section 80DD of the Income-tax Act, with effect from the 1st day of April, 2023,— (1) | in sub-section (2), for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:— "(a) | the scheme referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) provides for payment of ann

How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 2022 21, section 21 Finance Act 2022, section 21 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 21 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 80DD (Deduction in respect of maintenance including medical treatment of a dependant who is a person with disability), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2022 as Act 6 of 2022. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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