# The Finance Act, 2026, Section 28: Amendment of section 277A

- Act: The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026)
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/finance-act-2026/section/28/

## Text

Amendment of section 277A. 28. In section 277A of the Income-tax Act, 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 and shall be deemed to have been substituted with effect from the 1st day of March, 2026.

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