Section 80-IA [4 (iii)] of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides for a tax holiday for 10 out of 15 years in respect of profits of any undertaking which develops, develops and operates or maintains and operates an industrial park or special economic zone....
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended the Industrial Park Scheme 2008 and Rule 18C of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 to give effect to the extension of the ending date of operation of the Scheme to 31st March 2011....
The Government has decided that telecom companies offering 3G services will not be allowed to claim tax breaks under Section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act. Benefits under Section 80 IA are extended to companies involved in infrastructure creation. In the telecom sector, existing operators are allowed to choose a block of 10 years (out of t...