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Home > Income Tax Act 2025 > Section-494Last Updated: Feb 19th 2025

Section-494 : Disclosure of particulars by public servants

Learn to understand the section-494 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-494 as per act

  1. A public servant, who furnishes any information or produces any document in contravention of the provisions of section 258(3), shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to six months and shall also be liable to fine.
  2. No prosecution shall be instituted under this section except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.

2. Help and useful links for Section-494

  1. Income Tax Help Center
  2. Income Tax Act 2025 Home
  3. Self Service (DIY) Income Tax Filing made Easy



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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.