Circular No. 773-Income Tax At present, the payee is required to put his signature in the space provided for “Claimants signature” on the reverse of the refund order. The responsibility of the collecting bank in dealing with “account payee” instruments is well-defined under the Negotiable Instruments Act. No specific purpose is served by obtaining this additional discharge on the reverse of this cheque. On the other hand, it
SEBI has issued clarifications to the Guidelines for Disclosure and Investor Protection in the recent past in order to strengthen the disclosure norms and bring out the reforms in the Primary Market
In view of the strategic importance of infrastructure projects, the Board has also decided to grant specific relaxations for Public Issues by infrastructure companies. These relaxations are being provided under part C of this clarification.
All custodians are advised to ensure compliance with the instructions contained herein above. Non-compliance would be viewed seriously and may result in disciplinary action against the custodian.
As per the SEBI (Foreign Institutional Investors) Regulations, 1995 Amendment dated May 18, 1998, the Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are permitted to invest in Treasury Bills. This avenue of investment is available to FIIs investing through 100% debt route as well as to FIIs investing through the equity route where upto 30 % investments can be made in debt instruments.
Circular No. 440/06/99-CX I am directed to say that the Annual Budget of the Central Government for the Financial Year 1999-2000 is likely to be presented to Parliament on the 27th February, 1999 at 11 AM. Notification No. 8/99-Central Excise (NT) dated 10th February has been issued to amend rule 100G and rule 224 of the Central Excise Rules, 1944 consequent to the decision of the Government to change the time of the presentation of this Budget from 5.00 PM to 11.00 AM.
Where the applicant of Special Import Licence has given any option for currency in which value on the licence is to be indicated, value of licence is to be indicated in such currency as opted by the applicant. However, in cases where no option has been given by the applicant of Special Import Licence, value of licence is to be indicated in US $ along with Indian Rupees.
The securities lending contract to be entered into by the mutual fund shall carry specifications with regard to the collateral security and its valuation so as to minimize the risk involved,
Circular No. 439/5/99-CX I am directed to say that it has come to the notice of the Board that doubt still persists in the classification of the “soft drink concentrate”. However, it is felt that after the introduction of a specific entry at sub-heading 2108.10 as preparation of lemonades or other beverages intended for use in the manufacture of aerated Water”, there should not be any doubt as regard to classification of these products.
Circular No. 438/4/99-CX The Central Board of Excise and Customs had issued instructions on the above subject vide Circular No. 80/88/94-CX.8 dated 21.11.94. Para 4.2 of the said circular provides that Chief Account Officer (CAO) shall complete checking of credit entries in PLAs from the original treasury documents (Original copy of TR-6) received from the PAO within 15 days from the receipt of said documents from the Range Officer.
