In view of the surging COVID-19 pandemic, a further relaxation for import of relief goods has been made by issue of ad hoc exemption Order No. 04/2021-Customs dated 03.05.2021. This grants exemption from IGST on goods for COVID-19 relief imported free of cost for free distribution till 30th June, 2021.
It is factually incorrect to state that there is no provision for expenditure on COVID-19 vaccination by the Central Government. The amount of Rs. 35,000 crore has been shown under the Demand for Grants No. 40, titled ‘Transfers to States’.
In the case of the KBB Nuts Private Limited V/s National Faceless Assessment Centre Delhi (NFAC) assessment proceedings and directed the revenue to grant a personal hearing to the authorised representative of the petitioner, before proceeding to pass a fresh assessment order.
It has been decided that Regional Authorities (RAs) of DGFT will not insist on valid RCMC (in cases where the same has expired on or before 31st March, 2021) from the applicants for any incentive/authorizations till 30 September, 2021.
Application of mind & availability of material must for Reasons To Believe under section 147 of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Wef 01.04.1989. Article compares Section 34 of Income Tax Act, 1922 with Section 147 of Income Tax Act, 1961 and also compare Section 147 of Income Tax Act, 1961 with Amendment made vide Amendment […]
On a review, it has been decided to amend the MD on KYC to further leverage the Video based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP) and to simplify and rationalise the process of periodic updation of KYC.
Amendment in import policy of Integrated Circuits (lCs) and incorporation of policy condition for HS Codes 85423100, 85423900, 85423200, 85429000, and 85423300, of Chapter 85 of ITC (HS), 2017, Schedule – I (Import Policy). Import policy of item listed above shall be subject to Chip Imports Monitoring System (CHIMS) with effect from 01.08.2021. Government of […]
Amid a severe second COVID wave, Ministry of Finance feels that the economic impact may not be as serious as was in 2020. Our GDP may take a hit of one percent as lockdown is being applied in few states and that it is not pan India. According to Ministry of Finance, based on its […]
A realistic consequence of COVID pendamic could be counted in terms of loss of jobs, stagnant or reduced employment opportunities, increase in poverty, regressive economic impact, deterioration in incomes and disposable surplus, lesser savings, gaps in education, malnutrition , increased inequalities and so on. For the Government , this could mean lesser tax revenues, both […]
Industry can approach the Covid 19 Helpdesk for support and register their issues on the DGFT website (https://dgft.gov.in) or email at [email protected]. Department of Commerce is committed to take up all such matters received on priority with other Ministries/Departments and State Governments/UTs.
