The Electricity Act, 2003, was a milestone in the reform journey. Since then, several states have reformed their distribution sectors along different paths. This Report, prepared as a collaboration between NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), USA, presents a review of the reform efforts in the Indian distribution sector. A copy of the report […]
As per section 61 – Scrutiny of returns read with rule 99, Officer may scrutinize the return furnished by the registered person to verify the correctness of the return and inform him of the discrepancies noticed (Form GST ASMT-10) and seek his explanation thereto.
Summary There has been a long and unsettling dispute on the question as to (1) Whether Proceeds of Crime includes Clean and Untainted Property also ? and (2) What are rights of 3rd party claiming legitimate & bonafide interest and possession in such Clean and Untainted Property, being attached by the Enforcement Authorities under PMLA. […]
ITC on CSR It has been 4 years since GST came into force, yet there is no clarity with respect to certain major issues, one of which is availment of Input Tax Credit on Corporate Social responsibility. After inception of GST, multiple advance rulings have been sought in respect of ITC on CSR expenditure but […]
Corporate Social Responsibility is a management concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and interactions with their stakeholders and the public. Benefits The benefits of CSR are many. Companies establish good reputations, attract positive attention, save money through operational efficiency, minimize environmental impacts, attract top talent and inspire innovation. Applicability 1. […]
Discover the importance of scholarships for students. Learn about the different types of scholarships available and their impact on education.
The labour laws derive their origin, authority and strength from the provisions of the Constitution of India. The relevance of the dignity of human labour and the need for protecting and safeguarding the interest of labour as human beings has been enshrined in Chapter-III and Chapter IV of the Constitution of India keeping in line […]
Provisions of section 234H of the Income Tax Act are recently inserted vide the Finance Act, 2021. Accordingly, section 234H is made effective from 1st April 2021. It deals with the late fees payable on account of failure to intimate the Aadhaar number to the Income Tax Department (i.e., link the PAN with Aadhaar). The […]
Since the Goods and Service Tax Acts have been introduced in the country, there have been many amendments in GST Acts itself through Annual Finance Acts. In this write up, we have compiled the various sections of CGST and IGST Acts, amended through different Finance Acts and have been passed in Parliament but have not […]
Understand the taxation of segregated portfolio schemes under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn about the impact on debt mutual funds and investors.