In cases, where test reports of samples are found at variance with the export declaration, Customs will report the matter to the nearest Zonal Joint DGFT (with copy to DGFT at HQs New Delhi) for necessary action and remedial measures to be taken regarding the defaulting exporter.
Circular No. 9/2008-Income Tax Reference is invited to Circular No. 08/2007, dated 5-12-2007 whereby the rates of deduction of income-tax from the payment of income under the head “Salaries” under section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, during the financial year 2007-08, were intimated.
These instructions may be brought to the notice of the trade / exporters by issuing suitable Trade / Public Notices. Suitable Standing orders/instructions may be issued for the guidance of the field officers. Difficulties faced, if any in the implementation of the Circular may please be brought to the notice of the Board at an early date.
These instructions may be brought to the notice of the trade / exporters by issuing suitable Trade / Public Notices. Suitable Standing orders/instructions may be issued for the guidance of the field officers. Difficulties faced, if any in the implementation of the Circular may please be brought to the notice of the Board at an early date.
Merchant Bankers, Registrars and Self Certified Syndicate Banks (SCSBs) are advised to provide the ASBA facility in rights issues with suitable modifications to ASBA process specified by SEBI for public issue.
Circular No. 8 of 2008-Income Tax The Central Board of Direct Taxes, vide notification S.O. No. 752(E), dated 28-3-2008, inter alia, notified a new return forms for all the assessee for assessment year 2008-09.
It has been observed that there has been lack of clarity in the field formations administering service tax as regards the applicability of service tax levy on units located in Special Economic Zones. This lack of clarity has resulted in certain problems especially with respect to service tax administration.
The concerned licensing authorities of DGFT shall call back all authorizations for import of rough marble blocks/slabs issued under Policy Circular No.12 dated 27.6.2008 and under Policy Circular No.13 dated 30.6.2008 and indicate the port of registration on these licences, as per the option exercised by the license holder.
The matter has been examined and accordingly it is clarified that the restrictions on such transfer is limited to advance authorization and DFIA Scheme issued and operated under Actual User condition. Once transferability is endorsed on the DFIA, transfer of the imported/domestically procured input(s) against such DFIA shall not be covered by the restrictive clause of the aforesaid Public Notice.
With a view to liberalizing the procedure further, it has been decided to raise the limit of USD 100,000 for advance remittance for alladmissible current account transactions for import of services without bank guarantee to USD 500,000 or its equivalent. AD Category – I banks may frame their own guidelines to deal with such cases as per the policy approved by the bank’s Board of Directors. RBI/2008-09/ 158 ,A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 15, September 08, 2008
