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Home > Income Tax Act 2025 > Section-466Last Updated: Oct 03rd 2025

Section-466 : Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 254

Section-466 seeks to provide for imposition of penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 254. Learn to understand the section-466 as it is, it's help and useful links to follow.

Here onwards, "Act" refers to "Income Tax Act 2025"

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1. Section-466 as per act

If a person fails to comply with the provisions of section 254, the Joint Commissioner, Deputy Director or Assistant Director or the Assessing Officer, may impose a penalty which may extend up to ₹1000 on him.

2. Help and useful links for Section-466

  1. Income Tax Help Center
  2. Income Tax Act 2025 Home
  3. Self Service (DIY) Income Tax Filing made Easy
  4. Income Tax Penalties: What and When?



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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview and general guidance, not exhaustive for brevity. Please refer Income Tax Act, GST Act, Companies Act and other tax compliance acts, Rules, and Notifications for details.