The phrase aal is well is catching up fast with one and all- thanks to the recent film ‘3 Idiots’ which has made this phrase popular amongst the gen next and other factions of the society. The film, 3 idiots sends the message to the present society of our country –be it student, young citizens or people of our or our parent’s age that one ought to be optimistic, calm and hopeful – at least in times of difficulties , desperation and helplessness and a simple believe that ‘ aal is well’ seem to help in over coming the crisis.
One may govern life in accordance with the revealed truth as one sees it or natural law or a simple precept of not treating others as ends, or in pursuit of the good life of contemplation prized by Aristole . One may believe that morality lies in doing the best one can for oneself and one’s children and giving something back to the society, when one can buy money or time.
RBI has increased cash reserve ratio by 75 bps to 5.75 Percent , the hike would happen in two stages, the first stage of hike of 50 bps will be effective from February 13 and the next 25 bps from February 27. RBI has not touched the the reverse repo rate which is at 3.25 percent and repo rate which is at 4.75 percent. CRR hike would suck out Rs 36,000 crore liquidity from the system.
In a ruling that will provide great relief to corporates planning to restructure their businesses, the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) held that restructuring of businesses cannot be construed as an exercise for avoiding tax in India. AAR, a quasi judicial body for settling tax disputes involving foreign entities, in an order last week on an application filed by the Star Group companies
Interest rates may remain soft even if the central bank were to withdraw its accommodating stance and tighten monetary policy, which will be reviewed on Friday. The good news for home loan borrowers is that retail loans are the only form of credit showing some decent growth and bankers are unlikely to jeopardise this demand by raising rates. Corporates, who in any case have not been big borrowers, may also not see an increase in rates as banks have said they are unlikely to increase their benchmark lending rates this fiscal.
Attention of the members is drawn to Announcements dated 27th March 2009 and 19th May 2009 hosted on website of the Institute wherein the decision of the Council with regard to, inter-alia, working hours and coaching hours have been notified. Normal working hours for the articled assistants shall not start after 11.00 AM and not end before 5.00 PM.Coaching classes shall not continue after 9.30 AM and not start before 5.30 PM so as to enable the articled assistants to concentrate wholly on practical training.
The results of the Chartered Accountants Professional Education (Examination-II), Professional Competence Examination and Integrated Professional Competence Examination held in November, 2009 scheduled to be announced on 29th January, 2010 will now be announced on 1st February, 2010.
This year again we will see this same picture on 26th of February 2010.Lots of hope and fate in that briefcase. Along with this US budget is also about get on the table within a next week followed with many countries budget. But we are already witnessing massive tremors of its upcoming budget earth quake. The tremors are so hard that the world equity markets have been rattled and saw a coming of like a house collapsed under earth quake.
Delhi High Court in the case of Messe Dusseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. (Taxpayer) [2010-TIOL- 74-HC-DEL-IT] dismissing a writ petition, held that in cases where a taxpayer has not been provided an opportunity of being heard by the Transfer Pricing Officer, the taxpayer is entitled to raise all objections and furnish necessary evidence to the Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP)
The recent circular no. 120/01/2010-ST dated January 19, 2010 has been issued by the Board for claiming the refund of unutilized Cenvat credit under Rule 5 of Cenvat credit Rules by the service exporters. The above circular has tried to address all the problems faced by the service tax exporters in claiming such exemption. They have tried to give clarification on all the issues. But the famous Hindi proverb “lohe ke chane chabana” (Hard nut to crack) is apt for refund claim for the exporters under Notification 41/2007 or refund under Rule 5.
