Attention is drawn to Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Policy Circular No. 21/2007, dated 14/12/2007, on applicability of Licensing Note No.1 and 2, of Chapter 87 of ITC (HS) classification on import of special purpose vehicles used in off-highway operations such as mining, industrial undertakings, irrigation, general construction etc. Doubts have been raised by field formations whether licensing Note 1 and 2 of Chapter 87 of ITC (HS) will apply to goods which though classifibale under Chapter 84 of the ITC (HS) are falling within the definition of vehicle as explained in the policy. Accordingly, matter was refered to DGFT for suitable clarification.
Notification No. 29/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 870(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O. 135(E), dated the 3rd February, 2006, issued under sub-section (1) read with clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 6, “Doctor at Doorstep” by Mahavir International, 6550, Main Qutab Road, Nabi Karim, New Delhi – 110055, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with financial year 2005-06 and which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. 237(E), dated 21st January, 2009 for a further period of three years beginning with financial year 2008-09;
Notification No. 28/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O.869(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O. 1084(E), dated the 11th October, 2002, issued under sub-section (1) read with clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 3, Running of Smt. Savitaben Ramanlal Dahyalal Shah, Sarvajanik Hospital, Ambasan, District Mehsana Guiarat” by Smt. Savitaben Ramanlal Dahyalal Shah, Sarvajanik Hospital & Prashutigruh Trust AT & PO Ambasan. Ta & District Mehsana – 384 435, Gujarat, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 2003-04; which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. 1010(E), dated the 5th July, 2006 for a period for of two years beginning with financial year 2006-07 and which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. 1472(E), dated the 17th June, 2008 for a period of three years beginning with financial year 2008-09;
Notification No. 27/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 868(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O.1794(E), dated the 23rd October, 2007, issued under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 15, “Madhav Vidhyapith” residential school for tribal students by Shri Vidyabharati Vanvasi Shikshan Samiti, Narmada 44, Sardar Nagar, AT & PO – Valia, Tal – Valia, District Bharuch – 393 135, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with financial year 2007-08;
Notification No. 26/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 867(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O. 422(E), dated the 19th May, 1998, issued under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 6, “Running of Health Care and Education activities in Gujarat and Maharashtra’ by Sundeep Foundation, 118, Jolly Bhavan No. 1, 10, New Marine Lines, Mumbai – 400020, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 1999-2000
Notification No. 25/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 866(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O. 399(E), dated the 6th June, 1996, issued under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 11, “Medical Relief Project at Ahmedabad” by Dardiono Rahat Fund, 102, Kashi Parekh Complex, 29, Adarsh Society, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad – 380009, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 1997-98 which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. 312(E), dated the 11th May, 1999 for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 2000-01
Notification No. 24/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 865(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O.791(E), dated the 18th September, 1995, issued under sub-section (1) read with clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Central Government had notified at serial number 9, “Construction, equipment, furnishing of Navjyoti Centre for mentally handicapped” by Association for Advancement and Rehabilitation of Handicapped (AAROH), 224, Vasam Enclave, New Delhi-110057, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three year beginning with Assessment year 1996-97 which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. 683(E), dated the 11th August, 1998 for a period of three years
Recently Delhi High Court in the case of Areva T&D vs. ADIT ruled that the Revenue can reopen the assessment proceedings on change of opinion that the income of the assessee has escaped assessment. Such re-opening of the assessment by the Income Tax department is legal where no return has been filed by the assessee for the assessment year in dispute, high court said.
Notification No. 23/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 864(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O. 2545(E), dated 6th October, 2009, issued under clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 4, Holy Spirit Cancer Centre by Society of the Servants of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Hospital, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 093, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of two years beginning with financial year 2009-10;
Notification No. 22/2011 – Income Tax [F.NO.V-27015/1/2011-SO(NAT.COM)]/S.O. 863(E), DATED 27-4-2011 WHEREAS by Notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) number S.O.399(E), dated the 6th June, 1996, issued under sub-section (1) read with clause (b) of the Explanation to section 35AC of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government had notified at serial number 5, “Construction, furnishing, equipments and running of hospital at Crozaria, District Mehsana, Gujarat” by Smt. Samarathben Chunilal and Sheth Dosabhai Madhavji Sarvajanik Trust, Crozaria, District Mehsana, Taluk -Vijapur, Gujarat, as an eligible project or scheme for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 1997-98, which was extended further vide Notification number S.O.101(E), dated the 11th February, 1999 for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 2000-01, which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. 1113(E), dated the 24th October, 2002 for a period of three years beginning with assessment year 2003-04 which was extended further vide Notification number S.O.140(E), dated the 3rd February, 2006 for a period of three years beginning with financial year 2005-06 and which was extended further vide Notification number S.O. No. 245(E), dated 21st January, 2009 for a period of three years beginning with financial year 2008-09;
