The High Court observed that personal penalties on directors cannot be imposed without independent proceedings. It emphasized the need for separate registration and proper procedure.
Karnataka High Court held that pigmy agents employed by the Bank can never be treated as business facilitators and qualifies as employees of the Bank and hence commission paid to pigmy agents is clearly exempt from levy of GST in terms of Sl.No.1 of Schedule III. Accordingly, writ petition is allowed.
The new law reorganizes provisions and introduces clearer section mapping for business income. It simplifies compliance while retaining core taxation principles.
The Act grants the Board general managerial powers unless expressly restricted by provisions like Section 180. Section 179(3) merely regulates decision-making procedures for specific matters. This ensures operational autonomy while preserving accountability.
Step-loans can unintentionally violate Section 185 by creating indirect loans to directors. Companies often overlook how layered transactions breach legal provisions. The key takeaway is to review fund flow and ensure ultimate beneficiaries are compliant.
The circular resolves confusion between CPC Bengaluru and jurisdictional authorities regarding condonation powers. It clearly assigns this power to the jurisdictional PCIT/CIT. This ensures that delayed Form 10A filings can be regularized upon showing reasonable cause.
The issue concerns multiple filings of the same disclosures on different stock exchanges. The framework enables a single filing system, reducing duplication and improving compliance efficiency.
The Tribunal held that reopening an assessment on identical material already examined is invalid. It ruled that reassessment cannot be used to revisit concluded issues without fresh evidence.
The government approved a major fund to enhance startup funding through AIFs. The scheme aims to strengthen innovation, especially in deep tech and early-stage ventures.
EPFO permits de-linking of wrongly linked Member IDs even when contributions exist, subject to limits. The circular outlines a structured approval process and safeguards to prevent misuse.