§ 401
Chapter XIX — Collection And Recovery Of Tax

Bar against direct demand on assessee

Income-tax Act, 2025

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401. Where tax is deductible at the source under this Chapter, the assessee shall not be called upon to pay the tax himself to the extent to which tax has been deducted from that income. Interpretation.

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