The Income-tax Act, 1961 · XXIII — MISCELLANEOUS

Section 58. Procedure in default of payment

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

58. Procedure in default of payment. —In default of payment within the period mentioned in the preceding rule, the deposit may, if the Tax Recovery Officer thinks fit, after defraying the expenses of the sale, be forfeited to the Government, and the property shall be resold, and the defaulting purchaser shall forfeit all claims to the property or to any part of the sum for which it may subsequently be sold. 58. Amounts not deductible. —[12] [(1)] Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in section 57, the following amounts shall not be deductible in computing the income chargeable under the head "Income from other sources", namely:— (a) in the case of any assessee,— (i) any personal expenses of the assessee; 13[(ia) any expenditure of the nature referred to in sub-section (12) of section 40A;] (ii) any interest chargeable under this Act which is payable outside India (not being interest on a loan issued for public subscription before the 1st day of April, 1938) on which tax has not been paid or deducted under Chapter XVII-B[14] *; (iii) any payment which is chargeable under the head "Salaries", if it is payable outside India, unless tax has been paid thereon or deducted therefrom under Chapter XVII-B; 1. Subs. by Act 32 of 2003, s. 32, for "in the case of dividends" (w.e.f. 1-4-2004). 2. Ins. by Act 26 of 1988, s.19 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 3. Ins. by Act 11 of 1987, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988). 4. Subs. by Act 42 of 1970, s. 14, for "sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 32" (w.e.f. 1-4-1970). 5. The brackets, figure and letter "(1A)" omitted by Act 46 of 1986, s. 32 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988). 6. Subs. by s. 32, ibid ., for "sections 34 and 38" (w.e.f. 1-4-1988). 7. Ins. by Act 13 of 1989, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-4-1990). 8. Subs. by Act 26 of 1997, s. 20, for "twelve thousand rupees" (w.e.f. 1-4-1998). 9. Ins. by Act 33 of 2009, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-2010). 10. The proviso omitted by Act 32 of 1994, s. 19 (w.e.f. 1-1995). 11. The Explanation omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 19 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 12. Section 58 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 19 of 1968, s.8 (w.e.f. 1-4-1968). 13. Ins. by Act 32 of 1985, s. 15 (w.e.f. 1-4-1986). 14. The words "and in respect of which there is no person in India who may be treated as in agent under section 163" omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 20 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989). 1* * * * * * * 2* * * 3[(1A) The provisions of 4[sub-clauses (ia) and (iia)] of clause (a) of section 40 shall, so far as may be, apply in computing the income chargeable under the head "Income from other sources" as they apply in computing the income chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession".] 5[(2) The provisions of section 40A shall, so far as may be, apply in computing the income chargeable under the head "Income from other sources" as they apply in computing the income chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession".] 6[(3) In the case of an assessee, being a foreign company, the provisions of section 44D shall, so far as may be, apply in computing the income chargeable under the head "Income from other sources" as they apply in computing the income chargeable under the head "Profits and gains of business or profession".] 7[(4) In the case of an assessee having income chargeable under the head "Income from other sources", no deduction in respect of any expenditure or allowance in connection with such income shall be allowed under any provision of this Act in computing the income by way of any winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, races including horse races, card games and other games of any sort or from gambling or betting of any form or nature, whatsoever: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall apply in computing the income of an assessee, being the owner of horses maintained by him for running in horse races, from the activity of owning and maintaining such horses. Explanation .—For the purposes of this sub-section, "horse race" means a horse race upon which wagering or betting may be lawfully made.]

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. renumbered by Act 19 of 1968, s. 8

    In force from 1 Apr 1968

    Footnote: 12. Section 58 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 19 of 1968, s.8 (w.e.f. 1-4-1968).

  2. substituted by Act 42 of 1970, s. 14

    In force from 1 Apr 1970

    Earlier wording: “sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 32”

    Footnote: 4. Subs. by Act 42 of 1970, s. 14, for "sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 32" (w.e.f. 1-4-1970).

  3. inserted by Act 32 of 1985, s. 15

    In force from 1 Apr 1986

    Footnote: 13. Ins. by Act 32 of 1985, s. 15 (w.e.f. 1-4-1986).

  4. inserted by Act 11 of 1987, s. 27

    In force from 1 Apr 1988

    Footnote: 3. Ins. by Act 11 of 1987, s. 27 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).

  5. omitted by Act 46 of 1986, s. 32

    In force from 1 Apr 1988

    Earlier wording: “(1A)”

    Footnote: 5. The brackets, figure and letter "(1A)" omitted by Act 46 of 1986, s. 32 (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).

  6. substituted by Act 46 of 1986, s. 32

    In force from 1 Apr 1988

    Earlier wording: “sections 34 and 38”

    Footnote: 6. Subs. by s. 32, ibid ., for "sections 34 and 38" (w.e.f. 1-4-1988).

  7. omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 20

    In force from 1 Apr 1989

    Earlier wording: “and in respect of which there is no person in India who may be treated as in agent under section 163”

    Footnote: 14. The words "and in respect of which there is no person in India who may be treated as in agent under section 163" omitted by Act 26 of 1988, s. 20 (w.e.f. 1-4-1989).

  8. inserted by Act 13 of 1989, s. 13

    In force from 1 Apr 1990

    Footnote: 7. Ins. by Act 13 of 1989, s. 13 (w.e.f. 1-4-1990).