Under section 8(1) of the Central Sales Tax Act 1956 an Interstate sale to a registered dealer can be made at the concessional rate of Central sales tax i.e. @2% existing at this time. But for claiming concessional rate of CST the seller needs to produce a declaration in the prescribed form duly filed and signed by the registered dealer in a prescribed form obtained from a prescribed authority.
Declared goods are the goods of special importance on which there are certain restrictions placed under CST Act 1956 on imposition of sales tax or VAT by the states. Article286(3)(a) of the Constitution of India authorises parliament to declare some goods as of special importance and to impose restrictions and conditions in regard to power of the states in regard to levy, rates and other incidence of tax on such goods.
The Government of Punjab has levied Surcharge/Additional Tax @10% on all the goods under Punjab VAT Act 2005 other than those seecified as declared goods under section 14 of Central sales Tax Act 1956 with effect from 05-02-2010. However this surcharge or additional tax will be levied on Liquor with effect from 01-04-2010.
The Government of Punjab,Department of Excise & Taxation has levied Entry tax on 12 new items Punjab Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2000 (Punjab Act No.9 of 2000) with effect from 05-02-2010 vide notifications dated 01-02-2010. The new goods on which entry tax has been imposed along with the tax rate applicable are summarized hereinafter
The VAT rate on goods as mentioned in schedule B has been changed from 4% to 5% with effect from 29-01-2010. As per a Notification issued by the EXCISE AND TAXATION DEPARTMENT, PUNJAB No S.O. /P.A.8/2005/S.8/2010. dated 29-01-2010 the VAT rate on schedule B goods other than declared goods under PVAT Act 2005 has been enhanced from 4% to 5%.
Discover the irregularities in the VAT department in Punjab, where the violation of rules of natural justice is prevalent. Learn about the importance of show cause notices and fair play in administrative actions to avoid arbitrariness and protect citizens fundamental rights. Legal expert Amit Bajaj sheds light on the violations and implications in the taxation laws.
Explore the issue of recently issued assessment notices for the year 2005-06 under section 29 of Punjab Value Added Tax Act (PVAT) in Punjab. Discover the legal intricacies, including the validity of notices and the extension granted by the Commissioner. Legal expert Amit Bajaj sheds light on the potential implications for affected dealers and the concerns regarding the legality of assessment orders.
