The government has granted time-bound approval under section 35(1)(ii) enabling eligible donations to scientific research to qualify for tax benefits. The key takeaway is that deductions are available only with strict compliance on reporting and certification.
The regulator has abolished the LOC requirement for investor service requests. The key takeaway is quicker, safer direct credit of securities into demat accounts.
The circular enables fresh and previously rejected transfer requests to be processed during a defined period. Transfers will be credited only in demat form and locked in for one year.
The regulator restructured its advisory body with senior government officials, industry leaders, and domain experts. The decision strengthens consultative inputs on pension policy and governance.
The issue was whether a reassessment could be framed in the name of a company that had ceased to exist due to amalgamation. ITAT held such an assessment void ab initio, quashing the entire proceedings.
ITAT Mumbai deleted ₹20,000 yearly penalties where assessments under section 153C accepted returned income with no additions, holding notice non-compliance as merely technical.
ITAT Delhi affirmed direction of CIT(A) to take average of prices reported in Kingsman Publication report and New York Board of Trade [NYBOT] price after converting FOB as per Comparable Uncontrolled Price [CUP] for purpose of computing ALP on issue of import sugar.
The issue was whether proceeds from sale of carbon credits constitute business income. ITAT held such receipts are capital in nature and not chargeable to tax, following binding High Court precedent.
Emphasising strict compliance, the Tribunal ruled that assessments under section 153A without prior section 153D approval are invalid. Cross-objections became infructuous once Revenue appeals were dismissed.
The case examined whether general search statements can justify additions under section 68. The Tribunal held that without a cash trail or independent enquiry, such statements cannot override documentary proof.
