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s. 234As. 423·Interest for defaults in furnishing return of income
No Material Change
What this means for you

This is only a renumbering — Section 234A of ITA 1961 is now Section 423 of ITA 2025. The legal position is unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply. No action required beyond updating section references in filings from AY 2026-27 onwards.

Renumbering only
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ITA 1961 — Section 234A
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Section 234A: Interest at 1% per month (or part) for delay in furnishing return of income beyond due date.

ITA 2025 — Section 423
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Section 423: Interest for defaults in furnishing return of income. Same rate and computation.

What Changed
AI Summary

Renumbered from 234A to 423. No change.

Verdict

Only renumbering; substantive law unchanged. Existing judicial precedents continue to apply.

ITA 2025 — Section 423Read on official site
Source:Income-tax Act, 2025 — Official Navigator(Department Navigator PDF)· Verified 21 Aug 2025High confidenceView source