What this means
Section 272A of IT Act 1961 (penalty of ₹10,000 per default for failure to: answer questions, sign statements, produce books, allow inspection; separate ₹100 per day for failure to file certain reports) maps to Section 457 of IT Act 2025. The ₹10,000 per-default penalty is unchanged. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.
Change type — Section renumbered
The section number changed when the IT Act 1961 was reorganised into the IT Act 2025. The substance, rates, thresholds, and conditions are preserved. Any reference to the old section number in contracts, certificates, or returns before 1 April 2026 remains valid under the transitional provisions in §536.
Effective date
This change takes effect from 1 April 2026 (Tax Year 2026-27 onwards). For income earned before 1 April 2026, the old Section 272A continues to apply under the transitional provisions of Section 536 of the IT Act 2025. Returns for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) are filed under the IT Act 1961 — old section numbers apply.
Confidence: medium. This mapping is inferred from structural analysis — verify against the official IT Act 2025 text on incometaxindia.gov.in before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
Where did Section 272A go in the Income Tax Act 2025?▾
Section 272A of the IT Act 1961 maps to 457 in the IT Act 2025, effective 1 April 2026. Section 272A of IT Act 1961 (penalty of ₹10,000 per default for failure to: answer questions, sign statements, produce books, allow inspection; separate ₹100 per day for failure to file certain reports) maps to Section 457 of IT Act 2025. The ₹10,000 per-default penalty is unchanged. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.
Does Section 272A still apply for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)?▾
Yes. For income earned in FY 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026), the IT Act 1961 continues to apply — including Section 272A. The IT Act 2025 (and its new section numbering) applies from Tax Year 2026-27 (income earned on or after 1 April 2026). Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.
What is the new section number for 272A in the IT Act 2025?▾
The new corresponding provision is 457 under the Income Tax Act 2025. Change type: Section renumbered. The section number changed when the IT Act 1961 was reorganised into the IT Act 2025. The substance, rates, thresholds, and conditions are preserved. Any reference to the old section number in contracts, certificates, or returns before 1 April 2026 remains valid under the transitional provisions in §536. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.