Section89
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 400

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 11 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance

Section 89 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 400. Amendment of section 400. 89. In section 400 of the Income-tax Act, for sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— "(2) The Board may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, issue guidelines to remove any difficulty arising in giving effect to the provis

Amendment of section 400.

89. In section 400 of the Income-tax Act, for sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:—

"(2) The Board may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, issue guidelines to remove any difficulty arising in giving effect to the provisions of this Chapter and such guidelines shall be—

(a)binding on the income-tax authorities and on the person liable to deduct or, as the case may be, collect income-tax; and
(b)laid before each House of Parliament.".
Section 89, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

Questions about Section 89

What does Section 89 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 89 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 400". Amendment of section 400. 89. In section 400 of the Income-tax Act, for sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:— "(2) The Board may, with the previous approval of the Central Government, issue guidelines to remove any difficulty arising in giving effect to the provis

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