Attention of all officers working in import appraising groups of NS-I, II, III, IV and V is invited to the Standing Order No. 17/2017, dated 03.07.2017 on the above mentioned subject.
Capital Goods imported under EPCG Scheme, may be re-exported for repairs abroad within three years from the date of clearance by Customs of such goods, with permission of RA/Customs Authority. The duty component on the expenditure incurred on the repairs as well as the insurance and the freight, both ways shall be taken into account for re-fixation of the EO.
Vide circular under reference above, RPFCs have been directed to ensure compliance of all the exempted establishments regarding filing of online monthly/ annual returns and to issue Show Cause Notice to all the defaulting establishments, which have not filed the online returns.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 2 Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (UAPAs) with Indian Taxpayers during September, 2017. With the signing of these 2 Agreements, the total number of APAs entered into by CBDT till date has reached 177. This includes 164 Unilateral APAs and 13 Bilateral APAs. In the current financial year, a total of 25 APAs (2 Bilateral and 23 Unilateral) have been signed till date.
In this regard, it is stated that as GST is a tax where apart from various Central Taxes, many state taxes also have subsumed, there needs to be strong coordination between State and Central Government, so as to make GST rollout smooth and successful. It is felt that both the Centre and States should take a uniform stand in GST related petitions before the High Court (s) so as to obviate any contradictory orders or judgments.
The UN agencies and the Diplomatic Authorities (notified) in Maharashtra were eligible for refund of VAT on purchases in Maharashtra. VAT refund claims for periods prior to 1st July 2017, shall be processed as per VAT provisions.
In the article author explains provisions of Section 164 and 167 of Companies Act, 2013 related to Disqualification of Director. Author further explains how a director get rid from status of disqualification, if any to enable them to be eligible to appoint as director or continue as director in other Companies.
Whether Corporate Debtor can bar the NCLT to accept the petition of Operational Creditor by raising a dispute on the Demand Notice
Whether Creditor can file application against Corporate Guarantor in case of default by Principle Debtor and petition against principle debtor has already been admitted under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
GST Council has taken many positive decisions in this meeting and in the long run it will benefit the business and businessmen. It will also take away difficulties faced by Business people SME’s who were earlier more involved in compliance of Indirect Tax and were not able to concentrate on their business.
