There has been advancement in the technology in the field of manufacture of ‘Briefcases/Suitcases/Beautycases’. Due to advancement in the technology, the Poly Carbonate (PC) is being used in place of ABS/other polymers, to provide higher impact strength. These amendments enable import of required raw materials for exports of ‘Briefcases/Suitcases/Beautycases’ made up of Poly Carbonate. Public Notice No. 73/(RE-2010)/2009-2014
Madras High Court ruling on the applicability of Provident Fund (PF) contribution on certain allowances. Reynolds Pens India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Regional Provident Fund Commissioner (Madras High Court)- The Madras High Court in aforesaid case has held that certain allowances such as conveyance, educational allowances, food concession, medical allowance, special holidays, night shift incentive, city compensatory allowances etc. should be treated as part of basic wages under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (‘EPF Act’.) and accordingly, provident fund contributions should be remitted on such allowances.
There are different types of Co-operative Societies, which can be registered under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, which were explained earlier. In all these types of societies, the procedure to be followed for formulation of registration proposals slightly differs. The requirements in respect of each type of co-operative society’s needs to be properly understood by every promoter, or the professional charged with the responsibility of getting the society registered (chief promoter).
Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation Vs ACIT (ITAT Pune)- Service Regulations framed by the appellant Corporation for the terms and conditions of employment and services of their employees carry a statutory force.
The Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers gave its in-principle approval for creation of a portal, ‘Goods and Service Tax Network’ (GSTN), which is expected to provide an interface to all stakeholders, and avoid evasion in indirect taxation systems. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be set up for introducing the information technology infrastructure (GSTN), which is based on recommendations made by a group chaired by Nandan Nilekani.
Compulsory audit of accounts section 44AB Limit of 40,00,000 has been increased to 60,00,000 in case of business and from 10,00,000 to 15,00,000 in case of profession. For the purpose of presumptive taxation u/s 44AD, the threshold limit of total turnover or gross receipts would be increased from 40 lakhs to 60 lakhs. The threshold limit is proposed to be increased to facilitate business operations of small taxpayers. Means to reduce the compliance burden of small businesses and professionals.
CIR/MIRSD/16/2011 With a view to simplify and rationalize the account opening process, we have reviewed, consolidated and updated all the documents/requirements prescribed in respect of account opening process over the years, in consultation with major stock exchanges and market participants. The simplification includes replacement of all client-broker agreements with the ‘Rights and Obligations’ document, which shall be mandatory and binding on the existing and new stock brokers (including trading members) and clients. Accordingly, SEBI (Stock Broker and Sub-Broker) Regulations, 1992 have been amended suitably vide notification No. LADNRO/GN/201 1-12/19/26273 dated August 17, 2011.
. It has been represented to SEBI that distributors incur expenditure on traveling and incidentals for reaching investors and procuring business for Mutual Funds. Distributors are also required to set up appropriate infrastructure for servicing investors as well as incur certain expenses while marketing the units of Mutual Funds. In order to enable people with small saving potential and to increase reach of Mutual Fund products in urban areas and smaller towns, it has been decided that a transaction charge per subscription of Rs. 10,000/- and above be allowed to be paid to the distributors of the Mutual Fund products from the date of this circular. However, there shall be no transaction charges on direct investments. The transaction charge shall be subject to the following:
Acer India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT (ITAT Bangalore) – Provision for warranty stood crystallised as soon as the sale was made which a customer would like to be fulfilled within the warranty period and is at the cost of an assessee ‘Goodwill Therefore, the residual amount purported to have been held by the AO as an excess provision cannot be considered as a contingent provision and not an ascertained liability.
CIT Vs DCM Limited (Delhi High Court)- Whether a mere proposal for enhancement of property tax would result in crystallisation of liability qua that portion of rate able value which was sought to be enhanced. There can be no dispute that liability does not cease to exist merely because the quantification of the liability is deferred.
