Amendment of section 483
Section 117 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 483. Amendment of section 483. 117. In section 483 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for the words "rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years and with fine", the words "simple imprisonment for a term up to two years and with fine
Amendment of section 483.
117. In section 483 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for the words "rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years and with fine", the words "simple imprisonment for a term up to two years and with fine" shall be substituted.
Section 117, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).
Questions about Section 117
What does Section 117 of the Finance Act deal with?
Section 117 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 483". Amendment of section 483. 117. In section 483 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for the words "rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to two years and with fine", the words "simple imprisonment for a term up to two years and with fine
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