ThynkTax /Tax Reference /IT Act 2025 /§320 · was § 272A

Penalty for failure to comply with notices and directives

Section 320, Income Tax Act 2025·Effective 1 April 2026·Live · API confirms § 320

Penalty for failure to comply with notice under Section 142(1), 143(2), etc., and failure to maintain accounts, produce documents, or provide information. ₹10,000 per default.

Key provisions

  • Penalty for failure to comply with notice under Section 142(1), 143(2), etc., and failure to maintain accounts, produce documents, or provide information. ₹10,000 per default.

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{
  "act_2025_ref": "320",
  "old_reference": "Section 272A, Income Tax Act 1961",
  "title": "Penalty for failure to comply with notices and directives",
  "category": "Section",
  "limit_or_rate": "-",
  "applicable_to": "-",
  "effective_from": "2026-04-01"
}