Section 272B — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 139A: where it sits in the Income-tax Act, 2025

As per the official CBDT correspondence, Section 272B (Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 139A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 corresponds to Section 467 and Section 471 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.

corresponding provisions · income-tax act, 2025

Section 467 — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 262
Section 471 — Procedure

read both texts · §272B (1961) vs §467 (2025)

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Source: the CBDT’s official 1961↔2025 correspondence table (incometaxindia.gov.in), captured 2026-07-21. This is a research aid — verify against the official CBDT utility ↗ before professional reliance.

frequently asked

Is Section 272B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 omitted in the Income-tax Act, 2025?

No — its subject matter continues in the Income-tax Act, 2025 as Section 467, Section 471.

What does Section 272B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 deal with?

Section 272B — "Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 139A", under CHAPTER XXI - PENALTIES IMPOSABLE of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

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same chapter · chapter xxi - penalties imposable · income-tax act, 1961

Section 271J — Penalty for furnishing incorrect information in reports or certificates
Section 271K — Penalty for failure to furnish statements, etc.
Section 272A — Penalty for failure to answer questions, sign statements, furnish information, returns or statements, allow inspections, etc.
Section 272AA — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 133B
Section 272BB — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 203A
Section 272BBB — Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 206CA
Section 273 — False estimate of, or failure to pay, advance tax
Section 273A — Power to reduce or waive penalty, etc., in certain cases

frequently looked up · income-tax act, 1961

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