All the names applications submitted in STP mode will be put for system check and if there is exact match of any of the two words (other than the words private limited/limited) proposed in new company’s name with any existing company’s name, then such name will also be processed in non-STP mode.
As per the extant guidelines, availing of ECB for working capital is not a permissible end-use. On a review of the policy related to ECB and keeping in view the announcement made in the Union Budget for the Year 2012-13, it has been decided to allow ECB for working capital as a permissible end-use for the civil aviation sector, under the approval route, subject to the following conditions:
Policy Circular No. 59 (RE-2010) /2009-14 Director General (Systems) have accorded SEZ port codes to the following 53 SEZs which have been uploaded on DGFT’s website:-
Trade Cir. No. 7T of 2012 This office is in receipt of various representations from the Trade and Associations. These representations with other queries also seek clarification with regards to the submission of Annexures by dealers covered under composition scheme in terms of Notification cited at Ref. 1 and 2 above. The issues have been examined.
In view of the above, it is decided on the administrative grounds to allow carry forward of the refund claim upto rupees one lakh for the return period ending March-2012 to the first return of the next financial year i.e. 2012-13. In case, any dealer, who has already filed the claim of refund, for the period/ periods of 2011-12 in Form-501 and desires to withdraw such claim so as to carry forward his refund then such dealer shall file a revised return showing carry forward of such refund. It would be necessary for him to make an application to the concerned authority for withdrawal of refund application in Form 501 In other words, the concession to carry forward the refund as stated above will be considered only if the application for refund is withdrawn.
SEBI had issued Circular No.EFD/ED/Cir.-01/2007 dated 20th April 2007, providing the framework for passing of consent orders and for considering requests for composition of offences. On the basis of the experience gained and with the purpose of providing more clarity on its scope and applicability, the circular has been modified.
Indian companies in the power sector will be allowed to utilise 40 per cent of the fresh ECB raised towards refinancing of the Rupee loan/s availed by them from the domestic banking system, under the approval route, subject to the condition that at least 60 per cent of the fresh ECB proposed to be raised should be utilised for fresh capital expenditure for infrastructure project(s). All other terms and conditions relating to refinancing of Rupee loans mentioned in A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated September 23, 2011 remain unchanged.
Borrowers desirous of refinancing/rescheduling an existing ECB can raise fresh ECB at a higher all-in-cost under the approval route subject to the condition that the enhanced all-in-cost does not exceed the all-in-cost ceiling prescribed as per the extant guidelines.
In term of notification No- 458L dt. 31/03/2012, am amendment has been brought in in the Schedule amended to the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trade, Callings and Employments Act,1979 allowing further exemption from payment of profession tax to the category of salary & wages earners whose monthly salaries or wages fall between Rs.3000/- to Rs.5000/-
Authorised Dealer Category-II entities desirous of opening Nostro accounts may approach the Reserve Bank for a one time approval to open and operate Nostro accounts.
