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a) after sub-section (1), the following sub-sections shall be inserted, namely:- '(1 -A) Without prejudice to the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the person responsible for paying any income in the nature of a perquisite which is not provided for by way of monetary payment, referred to in clause (2) ofSection 17-, may pay, at his option, tax on the whole or part of such income without making any deduction therefrom at the time when such tax was otherwise deductible under the provisions of sub-section (1). (1-B) For the purpose of paying tax under sub-section (1-A), tax shall be determined at the average of income tax computed on the basis of the rates in force for the financial year, on the income chargeable under the head "Salaries" including the income referred to in sub-section (1 -A), and the tax so payable shall be construed as if it were, a tax deductible at source, from the income under the head "Salaries" as per the provisions of sub - section (1), and shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.';
(b) in sub-section (3), after the word, brackets and figure "sub-section (1)", the words, brackets, figure and letter "or sub-section (1-A)" shall be inserted.