§ 518
Chapter XXIII — Miscellaneous
Indemnity
Income-tax Act, 2025
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📜 Official text
518. Every person deducting, retaining, or paying any tax in pursuance of this Act
in respect of an income belonging to another person shall be indemnified for
the deduction, retention, or payment thereof.
Power to tender immunity from prosecution.
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