Section87
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 397

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 11 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance

Section 87 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 397. Amendment of section 397. 87. In section 397 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for clause (c), the following clause shall be substituted with effect from the 1st October, 2026, namely:— "(c) the provisions of clause (a) shall not apply to— (i) | a person in respect of a transaction where he

Amendment of section 397.

87. In section 397 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for clause (c), the following clause shall be substituted with effect from the 1st October, 2026, namely:—

"(c) the provisions of clause (a) shall not apply to—

(i)a person in respect of a transaction where he is required to deduct tax under section 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 2(i), 3(i) or 6(ii)]; or
(ii)a person referred to in section 393(4) [Table: Sl. No. 12.C(a)] in respect of a transaction where he is required to deduct tax on consideration for transfer of a virtual digital asset under section 393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(vi)]; or
(iii)a resident individual or Hindu undivided family in respect of a transaction where he is required to deduct tax on any consideration for the transfer of any immovable property under section 393(2) [Table: Sl. No. 17]; or
(iv)a person notified in this regard by the Central Government.".
Section 87, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

Questions about Section 87

What does Section 87 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 87 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 397". Amendment of section 397. 87. In section 397 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (1), for clause (c), the following clause shall be substituted with effect from the 1st October, 2026, namely:— "(c) the provisions of clause (a) shall not apply to— (i) | a person in respect of a transaction where he

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