A copy of this circular is available at the web page “F.I.I.” on our website sebi.gov.in. The custodians are requested to bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their FII clients.
On a review of the issue it has been decided that the exemption granted to RRBs up to the financial year 2008-09 from ‘mark to market’ norms in respect of their investments in SLR securities be extended by one more year i.e. for the financial year 2009-10. Accordingly, RRBs will have the freedom to classify their entire investment portfolio of SLR securities under ‘Held to Maturity’ for the financial year 2009-10 with valuation on book value basis and amortisation of premium, if any, over the remaining life of securities.
It has been brought to the notice of the Board by certain field formations that they are facing difficulties in issuance of Custom House Agents (CHA) License for eligible persons and in implementation of the Custom House Agents Licensing Regulations (CHALR), 2004.
1. This has reference to circular No. SEBI/CFD/DIL/ASBA/1/2009/30/12 dated December 30, 2009 in the captioned matter, wherein as para 2(c)(i), ASBA facility was available to all the investors except Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). In this regard SEBI has decided to extend the ASBA facility to QIBs in public issues opening on or after May 1, 2010.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has, from time to time, issued various circulars/directions on the captioned subject. In order to enable the users to have an access to all the applicable circulars at one place, this Master Circular has been prepared.
Effective 1 April, 2010, the basic rates of VAT in Karnataka have been enhanced as mentioned below: Rate of tax on goods falling under Schedule III, other than the declared goods, as specified under Section 14 of the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 which will continue to be liable to tax at 4%
All stock exchanges are advised to ensure compliance with this circular and carry out the amendments in their Listing Agreement as per the Annexure to this circular
Similarly, bolting cloth/ screens/silicon cylinders which carry designs and which are fitted on the machines used for printing of designs are also essential for operating of the machines. Therefore, these items would also be considered as capital goods for the purpose of CENVAT Credit Rules, being part/ component of the machines.
I banks may allow remittances by Indian companies for overseas direct investment, after ensuring that the Indian company has obtained necessary licence from the Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Telecommunication & Information Technology, Government of India to establish, install, operate and maintain International Long Distance Services and also by obtaining a certified copy of the Board Resolution approving such investment.
For the purposes of trading and settlement operations, you are advised to inform the rading/clearing members of your Stock Exchange accordingly
