Income-tax Rules, 2026

Rule 75Other documents and information to be provided for claiming double taxation relief under section 159(1) and (2)

Income-tax Rules, 2026 · G.S.R. 198(E), dated 20-03-2026

(1)For the purposes of claiming any double taxation relief under an agreement mentioned in section 159(1) or (2), the other documents and information to be provided by an assessee (not being a resident) under section 159(8)(b) shall be as per Form No. 41.

(2)The assessee shall keep and maintain such documents as are necessary to substantiate the information provided in Form No. 41 and the income-tax authority may call for the said documents to verify the claim of relief.

(3)An assessee, being a resident in India, for obtaining a certificate of residence for the purposes of an agreement referred to in section 159(1) and (2) shall make an application in Form No. 42 to the Assessing Officer.

(4)The Assessing Officer, on receipt of the application and on being satisfied in this behalf , shall issue a certificate of residence in Form No. 43.

This rule refers to

§ 159 Agreement with foreign countries or specified territories and adoption by Central Government of agreement between specified associations for double taxation relief