Section78
The Finance Act, 2022

Amendment of section 271C

In force Act 6 of 2022 As on 10 Oct 2026

Act 6 of 2022 Ministry Finance

Section 78 of the Finance Act, 2022 deals with amendment of section 271C. Amendment of section 271C. 78. In section 271C of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), in clause (b), in sub-clause (ii), the word "second" shall be omitted.

Amendment of section 271C.

78. In section 271C of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), in clause (b), in sub-clause (ii), the word "second" shall be omitted.

Section 78, The Finance Act, 2022 (Act 6 of 2022).

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Questions about Section 78

What does Section 78 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 78 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 271C". Amendment of section 271C. 78. In section 271C of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), in clause (b), in sub-clause (ii), the word "second" shall be omitted.

How do I find court cases under Section 78 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 78, section 78 Finance Act 2022, section 78 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 78 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 271C (Penalty for failure to deduct tax at source), 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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