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Bloggers can be prosecuted for views: SC

February 28, 2009 477 Views 0 comment Print

A 19-year-old blogger’s case could forever change the ground rules of blogging. Bloggers may no longer express their uninhibited views on everything under the sun, for the Supreme Court said they may face libel and even prosecution for the blog content. It will no longer be safe to start a blog and invite others to […]

Moving courts is a luxury which few can afford: SC

February 28, 2009 432 Views 0 comment Print

Confirming people’s perception that moving a court for justice was a five-star luxury that few could afford, the Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that only those who have Rs. 50 crore or Rs. 100 crore or Rs. 200 crore could come to the court.

Maytas firms' auditors told to respond to notices in 30 days : ICAI

February 28, 2009 366 Views 0 comment Print

Accounting regulator ICAI has asked the auditors of Maytas Properties and Maytas Infra to reply to the notices sent to them by the body within 30 days. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) sent them notices after the Government moved the Company Law Board to supersede the boards of these companies on charges […]

Notification No. 21/2009-Customs Duty Dated: 27.02.2009

February 27, 2009 685 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, ‘rate of exchange’ applicable for the purposes of calculation of anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and the relevant date for determination of the rate of exchange shall be the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Customs Act.

SEBI : Extension in time for compliance with Regulation 16(8) of SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 1993

February 27, 2009 352 Views 0 comment Print

In this regard, the portfolio managers shall furnish a compliance report to SEBI within a week of expiry of the above deadline. Any non compliance after the extended period.

Exchange Rate notification for Import / Export of goods wef 1st March, 2009

February 27, 2009 637 Views 0 comment Print

For the purposes of this notification, ‘rate of exchange’ applicable for the purposes of calculation of anti-dumping duty shall be the rate which is specified in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), issued from time to time, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) and the relevant date for determination of the rate of exchange shall be the date of presentation of the bill of entry under section 46 of the said Customs.

RBI eased Credit Norm For Exporters

February 27, 2009 816 Views 0 comment Print

Exporters are especially hit by recessionary conditions globally. RBI has taken the following measures to ease credit norms during last few months:- (i) Enhancing the period of pre-shipment and post-shipment Rupee Export Credit by 90 days each; (ii) Extending the applicability of prescribed interest rate as applicable to post-shipment rupee export credit to overdue bills […]

ICSI panel to work on corporate governance norms

February 27, 2009 504 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has formed a seven-member committee to look into ways to strengthen corporate governance norms in the aftermath of the Satyam scandal. “The ICSI Council, in its recent meeting, deliberated the matter in detail and constituted a core group consisting seven members to go into the issues arising […]

Effectively utilize losses to reduce the tax burden

February 27, 2009 729 Views 0 comment Print

Income tax is a tax on income earned by a taxpayer in a given year. However, activity of a taxpayer may not always result in income. Certain activities may cause losses too. It would be unfair to tax a person on his income, while ignoring the loss. In recognition of this principle, there are elaborate […]

Income Tax benefits of Medical insurance & Expenses

February 27, 2009 973 Views 0 comment Print

The average life span of an individual has increased in India due to better health conditions, awareness about one’s well being and improved medical facilities. At the same time, the medical costs of treatment and surgery have increased a lot. Therefore, medical insurance makes complete sense, especially where majority of the family members are dependent […]

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