Representations have been received seeking clarification on admissibility of Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana benefits to Export Oriented Units (EOUs). It is clarified that EOUs are eligible for benefits under Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana for physical exports made by them at par with such exports made by DTA units, in respect of items appearing in Appendix – 37A of Handbook of Procedures 2004-09.
The eligible applicants may file an application in the form given in ‘Aayaat Niryaat Form’ together with all relevant documents. All applications will be forwarded through the Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL) who will certify the turnover of the applicant before sending it to DGFT (HQrs).
Circular No. 8 of 2005-Income Tax The Finance Act, 2005 has introduced a new levy, namely, Fringe Benefit Tax (hereafter referred to as FBT) on the value of certain fringe benefits. The provisions relating to levy of this tax are contained in Chapter XII-H (sections 115W to 115WL) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This circular seeks to provide a harmonious, purposive and contextual interpretation of the provisions of the Finance Act, 2005 relating to the FBT so as to further the objective of this levy
The issue has been examined afresh based upon the representations received and it is clarified that Golf Course Resorts which may not have residencies but have catering facilities shall also be entitled to use the duty credit entitlement scrip issued under Served From India Scheme for import of food items and alcoholic beverages. However, such imports would continue to be subject to excise and tourism laws, as applicable.
07/2005 Annual Information Return (AIR) of ‘high value financial transactions’ is required to be furnished under section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 by ‘specified persons’ in respect of ‘specified transactions’ registered or recorded by them during the financial year. The due date of filing of the return is the 31st of August of the following year.
Circular No. 07/2005-Income Tax Section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 requires certain specified persons (filers) to file an Annual Information Return (AIR) in respect of specified financial transactions registered or recorded by him during a financial year. The nature of the transactions and the threshold value above which information has to be submitted in the AIR are prescribed in the Table in Rule 114E of IT Rules, 1962, a copy of which is enclosed as Annexure A. Rule 114E has been amended vide notification no.182/2005 dated 11.7.2005. The form in which the return is to be filed is Form
I am directed to invite your attention to the Board’s Circular No.56/2004-Cus, dated 18th October, 2004, as amended on the above mentioned subject. In view of recent changes in the Handbook of Procedure (Vol.I), the Board hereby makes following further amendment in the Circular No.56/2004-Cus, as amended dated 18.10.2004.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the above mentioned Policy Circular No.11 dated 27.6.2005 and to say that the entries in the Annexure-A & Annexure-B of the said Circular may be corrected to read as indicated against each of them.
As part of efforts to simplify procedures and reduce transaction costs, DGFT is also making efforts to do away with the system of submitting hard copies to the Licensing Authority in case of licensing applications relating to Advance Licences (fixed norm cases), EPCG, Served from India and Restricted Item licences (excluding SCOMET items). This facility will be extended in cases where the licensing applications have been filed with digital signature and licence fee paid thro’ EFT mode on the DGFT website. In such cases, the supporting documents (wherever required) will be filed on the ECOM module by scanning and digitally signing these documents.
Golf Course Resorts in India are now eligible to import food items and alcoholic beverages under the Served From India Scheme, with applicable excise laws.
