In order to understand the implications of the aforesaid Circular in the correct perspective, it would be necessary to understand the meaning of certain terms as provided under section 2 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 (the Act). The same are discussed
Indian Rupee Value of the special currency Basket for the purposes of deferred payments contracts entered into under the Deferred Payments Protocol dated the 30th April, 1981 for the period 1.1.81 to 31.12.85 and the Deferred payments protocol dated 23rd December, 1985 for the period 1.1.1986 to 31.12.90 between the Government of India and the former USSR relating to the deliveries of machinery and equipment from the USSR to India on deferred payment terms.
The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, vide number S.O. 829 (E), dated the 21st November, 1994 and was last amended vide number S.O. 1266(E), dated the 08th August, 2006.