The Expenditure-tax Act, 1987

Section 20. Notice of demand

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

20. Notice of demand. When any tax, interest, penalty or any other sum is payable under this Act, the [35] Assessing Officer shall serve upon the assessee a notice of demand in the prescribed form, specifying the sum so payable and the amount of chargeable expenditure in relation to which such sum is payable. [Footnotes] 35. Subs. by Act 26 of 1988, s. 72, for “Income-tax Officer” (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).

Source: India Code