CHAPTER XXII
OFFENCES AND PROSECUTION
[Contravention of order made during search action.]
473. Whoever contravenes any order referred to in section 247(4) shall be punishable with [simple imprisonment up to two years and with fine].
Section 473: Contravention of order made under section 247
The Income-tax Act, 2025Central Act · Act 30 of 2025
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Income-tax Act, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Section | 473 |
| Marginal note | Contravention of order made under section 247 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Act No. 4 of 2026. Sub. for "Contravention of order made under section 247." by Act No. 4 of 2026, w.e.f. 1-4-2026.
- substituted, Act No. 4 of 2026. Sub. for "rigorous imprisonment which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine" by Act No. 4 of 2026, w.e.f. 1-4-2026.
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