Section54
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 169

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 07 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance Cited by 1 provision

Section 54 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 169. Amendment of section 169. 54. In section 169 of the Income-tax Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— "(1) Irrespective of anything to the contrary contained in section 263, where an income is modified as a result of advance pricing agreement entered into

Amendment of section 169.

54. In section 169 of the Income-tax Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:—

"(1) Irrespective of anything to the contrary contained in section 263, where an income is modified as a result of advance pricing agreement entered into with any person then, such person shall, or any other person being an associated enterprise may,—

(a)furnish a return or a modified return in accordance with and limited to the agreement; and
(b)the time period for furnishing such return or modified return shall be three months from the end of the month in which the agreement was entered into,

where the tax years relevant for such return or modified return shall be the years covered by such agreement.".

Section 54, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

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Questions about Section 54

What does Section 54 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 54 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 169". Amendment of section 169. 54. In section 169 of the Income-tax Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— "(1) Irrespective of anything to the contrary contained in section 263, where an income is modified as a result of advance pricing agreement entered into

How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the Finance Act?

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What should I read with Section 54 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Income-tax Act 169 (Right of executor to recover tax paid), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2026 as Act 4 of 2026. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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