This discussion clarifies the meaning of 'w.e.f. from 01-04-2023' in finance act amendments. Generally, it applies from the financial year 2023-24, meaning assessment year 2024-25 onwards. Amendments can be backdated if explicitly stated, but the phrase typically indicates future applicability for notices and provisions.
29 March 2023
Hello, if they say w.e.f. from 01-04-2023 in finance act for any provision, does it mean it will be applicable from a.y.2024-25 onwards or does it mean notice issued after 01-04-2023 even for earlier a.y. as well.