The draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 consolidate perquisite valuation into a single framework and significantly raise exemption limits. Employees gain clearer rules and higher tax-efficient benefits.
The High Court ruled that uploading a notice on the GST portal constitutes valid service under Section 169. The challenge on grounds of violation of natural justice was rejected.
The High Court set aside the revisional order as it failed to consider high-pitched assessment and hardship. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration under binding instructions.
The Court held that ITC earlier denied as time-barred cannot stand after the retrospective relaxation under Section 16(5), reinforcing substantive credit rights.
The ordinance promises social security for platform workers but lacks enforceable timelines, deterrent penalties, and operational clarity, limiting its real-world impact.
The adjudicating authority held that filing an e-Form with incorrect particulars attracts penalty under Section 450. Administrative rectification does not wipe out the completed contravention.
The ROC held that filing AOC-4 with incorrect company status details constitutes a violation of Rule 8(3). Rectification through GNL-1 does not eliminate liability, and penalties were imposed under Section 450.
Filing incorrect AGM date and due date in Form AOC-4 triggered adjudication proceedings under Section 454. The authority emphasized that MCA filings are public records relied upon by regulators and stakeholders. Responsibility for accuracy rests with the authorised signatory, who was held personally liable.
ROC Kolkata imposed penalties after a Whole-time Director appointment was made effective before passing the Board resolution. The five-day contravention triggered action under Section 450.
The Registrar held that appointing a CFO with retrospective effect without a prior Board resolution violates Section 179 of the Companies Act, 2013. Penalty was imposed under Section 450 as no specific punishment is prescribed for the default.
