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Validity of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) and Councils authorized to issue RCMC

January 17, 2008 1684 Views 0 comment Print

In this regard, it is further clarified that in case where the main line of business of the exporter has changed after obtaining RCMC from a particular Council, such RCMC shall continue to be acceptable under this Policy, till the expiry of its validity. Meaning thereby, in these cases the exporters shall not be required to obtain a new RCMC from the Council, which is concerned with his new main line of business, till the old RCMC is valid.

DTAA with Finland- Notification

January 17, 2008 5374 Views 0 comment Print

Whereas in exercise of the powers conferred by section 90 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and section 44A of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (27 of 1957) read with item (ii) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 3 of Article 12 of the Convention between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Finland for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital, the competent authorities of the Republic of India and the Republic of Finland have agreed to include FINNVERA and Finnish Export Credit in the list of institutions mentioned in item (ii) of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 3 of Article 12 of the said Convention.

In an indivisible contract no VAT if Service Tax is paid – SC

January 17, 2008 3735 Views 0 comment Print

WHETHER the charges collected towards the services for evolution of prototype conceptual design (i.e. creation of concept), on which service tax had been paid under the Finance Act, 1994 as amended from time to time is liable to tax under the Karnataka Value Added Tax Act, 2003 is the question involved in this appeal before the Supreme Court.

Rent and deposits received by intermediary tenant from ultimate user not to be taken for computing net wealth of owner

January 17, 2008 865 Views 0 comment Print

In the facts and circumstances of the case and in law, whether the rent and deposits received by the intermediary tenant from the ultimate user of the premises or the rent and deposit received by the assessee from the intermediary tenant, who never occupied the premises is to be taken for the computation of the net wealth of the assessee for valuation under Rule 3 of part B of Schedule III of the Wealth Tax Act, 1957 ?

Due date for MVAT audit extended

January 17, 2008 760 Views 0 comment Print

As usual the last date for filing of Form No. 704 i.e. VAT Audit Report for 2005-06 and 2006-07 is extended to 31st March 2008. Judgment on the same is expected on 22nd February 2008.

Public Notice No. 102 (RE-2007)/2004-09, Dated: 16.01.2008

January 16, 2008 451 Views 0 comment Print

In respect of supplies under categories mentioned in paragraphs 8.2(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) & (j) of FTP, claim may be filed either on the basis of proof of supplies effected or payment received. Claims should be filed within a period of twelve months from date of receipt of supplies by project authority or from date of receipt of the payment as per the option of applicant either against a particular project or all the projects.. Claims may also be filed where part payments have been received.

SC – International arbitration awards can be challenged in the Indian courts of law

January 16, 2008 655 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court has ruled that international arbitration awards are not immune from challenge in the Indian courts of law. The provisions of Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act will apply even for the international commercial arbitration’s held outside the country, unless the parties, by agreement, exclude all or any of its provisions. The apex court’s ruling came in a verdict which set aside an order of Andhra Pradesh High Court.

Mere mention of corruption can't bring intelligence under RTI

January 16, 2008 639 Views 0 comment Print

A mere allegation of corruption not backed by credible evidence would not be sufficient to direct the country’s intelligence organisations to reveal information under the RTI Act, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has held.

Interest on deposits made compulsorily to get BG is not income;

January 16, 2008 1820 Views 0 comment Print

Since excise duty and sales tax did not involve any such turnover such taxes had to be excluded. Commission, interest, rent, etc. do yield profits, but they do not partake of the character of turnover and therefore they are not includible in the total turnover. If so, excise duty and sales tax also cannot form part of the total turnover under section 80HHC(3).

Soon pay bills, tax at e-kiosks

January 16, 2008 426 Views 0 comment Print

You may soon be able to complete all the boring government work done at a single destination.The state cabinet on Monday gave its approval to the Delhi Online project – that has been christened Jeevan – under which kiosks will be set up all over the city to provide single window facilities for a number of services relating to various departments of the Delhi government and also other agencies like MCD, NDMC and MTNL.

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