Summary
CBDT has proposed the Income-tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2026. They add Rule 281A and a new Form 173A for giving information to claim the exemption on interest and capital gains from Government securities under Schedule IV of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
What it means for you
Eligible investors in Government securities will need to file Form 173A to support their exemption claim once the rules are final.
This summary is general information, not legal advice. The outcome of any case depends on its facts; read the source and take advice before acting.
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