Section 468

Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 397.

The Income-tax Act, 2025

  • Act 30 of 2025
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Revenue
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to income-tax.

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    (1) If a person fails to comply with the provisions of section 397, the Assessing Officer may impose a penalty of ₹ 10000 on him.
    (2) If a person, required to quote his Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number in challans, certificates, statements or other documents referred to in section 397(1)(b), quotes a number which is false, knowing or believing it to be false or not true, the Assessing Officer may impose a penalty of ₹ 10000 on him.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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