Circular No.598 – Income Tax Under the Finance (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1990 promulgated on 15-10-1990 the rate of surcharge on income-tax in the case of domestic companies having taxable income exceeding Rs. 75,000 was increased from 8 per cent to 15 per cent. The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 1990 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 27-12-1990, to replace the aforesaid Ordinance and also to provide for certain other matters. It was passed by both the Houses of Parliament during the Winter Session and received the
