Rule 61 of Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes medical authority certification and Form 30 for autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities for deductions under Sections 127 and 154.
Draft Income-tax Rule 60 permits carry forward of accumulated loss and unabsorbed depreciation in amalgamation only if 50% installed capacity is achieved and maintained, with mandatory Form 29 certification and scope for government relaxation.
Draft Rule 59 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes a formula-based method to compute taxable income from life insurance payouts under Section 92(2)(l), ensuring premiums already claimed as deductions are not reduced again.
Draft Rule 58 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 excludes certain asset transfers from Sections 92(3)(i) and 79 where specified restructuring, regularisation, or disinvestment conditions are fulfilled.
The Tribunal set aside the CIT(A)’s order because the appeal was dismissed on limitation without properly examining delay condonation grounds. It held that non-speaking orders passed without adequate hearing violate principles of natural justice and require fresh adjudication.
Rule 57 of the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribes specific methods for determining Fair Market Value of jewellery, shares, artistic works, and immovable property to ensure standardized and transparent valuation.
Draft Rules 54 to 56 require accountant certification for slump sales and fix a 15% or Rs.10 lakh threshold for reference to Valuation Officers. They also define key FMV terms, including balance sheet, merchant banker, securities, and valuation date for specific sections.
The CCPA held that failure to disclose the specific courses undertaken by successful UPSC candidates amounted to misleading advertisement and a violation of consumer rights, warranting a higher penalty as a repeat offence.
Draft Rule 53 mandates that fair market value (FMV) for slump sale under Section 77 be the higher of asset-based FMV or consideration-based FMV. The rule introduces detailed formulas to prevent undervaluation and ensure accurate capital gains taxation.
The appellate authority held that the advance ruling was declared non-maintainable due to absence of invoices and supporting records. As fresh documents were produced in appeal, the matter was remanded for fresh examination on merits.
