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RBI issues Clarifications on The Banking Companies (Nomination) Rules, 1985

March 26, 2012 2388 Views 0 comment Print

Certain queries were received from banks and we further clarify that for the various Forms (DA1, DA2 and DA3 for Bank Deposits, Forms SC1, SC2 and SC3 for Articles left in Safe Custody, Forms SL1, SL1A, SL2, SL3 and SL3A for Safety Lockers) prescribed under Banking Companies Nomination Rules, 1985 only Thumb-impressions(s) shall be attested by two witnesses. Signatures of the account holders need not be attested by witnesses.

Interest expenses not allowable if used for acquisition of capital asset & not put to use

March 26, 2012 1220 Views 0 comment Print

This is undisputed fact that the interest has been paid by the assessee, as is evident from perusal of the profit and loss account, as mentioned by the AO. It is also undisputed fact that the assessee had purchase assets. Therefore, the provisions of section 36(1)(iii) and proviso thereunder, which is inserted w.e.f. 1.4.2004 vide Finance Act, 2003 are applicable. It is evident that the interest on borrowed capital cannot be allowed unless such asset was first put to use.

Deemed let Out property – ALV cannot exceed standard rent under Rent Control Act

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This appeal by the assessee is directed against the order dated 3.2.2011 of CIT(A) for the assessment year 2005-06. The only dispute raised is regarding annual value of second house property which was self occupied by the assessee.

Applicability of Service Tax on collection of passenger service fee by airlines on behalf of AAI

March 26, 2012 896 Views 0 comment Print

On a perusal of the definition of ‘Business Auxiliary Service’ as it stood during the material period, we are of the prima facie view that the appellant was functioning as a commission agent for AAI by collecting PSF for AAI and remitting the collections to them. It is not in dispute that the collection charges at the rate of 2.5% on PSF

Uses and Misuses of Statistics

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Statistics as subject of collection and use of various kinds of statistics can be traced much earlier in India. Kautilya’s Arthasastra (321-296B.C.), one of the greatest treatise of economics, indicates a system of census and data collection relating to agriculture, population and other economic activities, covering villages and towns. In addition, the concept of cross-checking and validation by independent agents was very much part of the data collection system.

Finance Bill 2012-13- Service Tax Highlights

March 26, 2012 28209 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of Service Tax, Introduction of Negative List approach, Changes in Valuation Rules, CENVAT Credit Rules, Retrospective changes, Point of Taxation, Small Service Providers(SSI), Changes With respect to Appeals, Change in Rate of Taxable Portion , Reverse charge provisions, Change in Rate of Taxable Portion as per Notification No 13/2012

Finance Bill 2012-13 – Direct Tax Highlights

March 26, 2012 6344 Views 0 comment Print

Increase in slab rate in case of Individual Tax Payers.No change in corporate tax rates. Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) on all persons other than companies.Interest up to Rs. 10,000 from saving bank account will now be exempt from tax. Exemption from payment of advance tax to Senior Citizens not having income from business.Enhanced deduction of Rs. 5,000 u/s 80D has been allowed for health checkup.

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