Section109
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 474

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 13 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance

Section 109 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 474. Amendment of section 474. 109. In section 474 of the Income-tax Act,— (a) | for the marginal heading, the following marginal heading shall be substituted, namely:— "Failure to afford facility for inspection of books of account during search.";

Amendment of section 474.

109. In section 474 of the Income-tax Act,—

(a)for the marginal heading, the following marginal heading shall be substituted, namely:—
"Failure to afford facility for inspection of books of account during search.";
(b)for the words "rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine", the words "simple imprisonment for a term up to six months, or with fine, or with both" shall be substituted.
Section 109, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

Questions about Section 109

What does Section 109 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 109 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 474". Amendment of section 474. 109. In section 474 of the Income-tax Act,— (a) | for the marginal heading, the following marginal heading shall be substituted, namely:— "Failure to afford facility for inspection of books of account during search.";

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