Section72
The Finance Act, 2023

Amendment of section 148

In force Act 8 of 2023 As on 11 Oct 2026

Act 8 of 2023 Ministry Finance Cited by 2 provisions

Section 72 of the Finance Act, 2023 deals with amendment of section 148. Amendment of section 148. 72. In section 148 of the Income-tax Act,— (a) | for the words "such period, as may be specified in such notice", the words "a period of three months from the end of the month in which such notice is issued, or such further period as may be allowed by the Assessing Officer

Amendment of section 148.

72. In section 148 of the Income-tax Act,—

(a)for the words "such period, as may be specified in such notice", the words "a period of three months from the end of the month in which such notice is issued, or such further period as may be allowed by the Assessing Officer on the basis of an application made in this regard by the assessee" shall be substituted;
(b)after the second proviso and before Explanation 1, the following proviso shall be inserted, namely:—
"Provided also that any return of income, required to be furnished by an assessee under this section and furnished beyond the period allowed shall not be deemed to be a return under section 139.".
Section 72, The Finance Act, 2023 (Act 8 of 2023).

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Questions about Section 72

What does Section 72 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 72 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 148". Amendment of section 148. 72. In section 148 of the Income-tax Act,— (a) | for the words "such period, as may be specified in such notice", the words "a period of three months from the end of the month in which such notice is issued, or such further period as may be allowed by the Assessing Officer

How do I find court cases under Section 72 of the Finance Act?

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What should I read with Section 72 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 139 (Amendment of section 17), section 148 (Amendment of section 62), Income-tax Act 148 (Issue of notice where income has escaped assessment), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2023 as Act 8 of 2023. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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