Income-tax amendment changes punishment description and period in section 278A, with substituted words deemed always in force. Section 278A of the Income-tax Act is amended with effect from 1 March 2026 by substituting 'simple' for 'rigorous' and 'three' for 'seven'. The substituted words are deemed to have been in place, modifying the punishment description and the period referenced in the provision.
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Income-tax amendment changes punishment description and period in section 278A, with substituted words deemed always in force.
Section 278A of the Income-tax Act is amended with effect from 1 March 2026 by substituting "simple" for "rigorous" and "three" for "seven". The substituted words are deemed to have been in place, modifying the punishment description and the period referenced in the provision.
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