The Indian Income Tax Act 1871, 12 of 1871, (Rep., Act 16 of 1874)

Section 26. The Collector shall from time to time determine what persons are chargeable under this Part, and the

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

26. The Collector shall from time to time determine what persons are chargeable under this Part, and the amount at which every such person shall be assessed, and in making such assessment income exempted under section seven shall be treated as chargeable under this Part.

Source: India Code