Notification No. 14/2012-Income Tax In exercise of the powers conferred by section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Income-tax Rules, 1962, namely:-
Notification No.24/2012-Customs In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Government, on being satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 which was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide G.S.R. 185(E) dated the 17th March, 2012, namely: –
The Act imposes restrictions on acceptance of foreign hospitality by certain specified persons. It mandates that no member of a Legislature or office-bearer of a political party or Judge or Government servant or employee of any corporation or any other body owned or controlled by the Government shall, while visiting any country or territory outside India, accept, except with the prior permission of the Central Government, any foreign hospitality. However, such permission would not be necessary for an emergent medical aid needed on account of sudden illness contracted during a visit outside India. The term ‘foreign hospitality’ is defined to mean any offer, not being a purely casual one, made in cash or kind by a foreign source for providing a person with the costs of travel to any foreign country or territory or with free boarding, lodging, transport or medical treatment.
Notification No 109 (RE – 2010)/2009-2014 Prohibition on export of pulses has been extended by one more year; from 31.03.2012 to 31.03.2013. But, there are two exceptions to this. One is export of Kabuli Chana. Second is export of Organic Pulses and lentils; but with a ceiling of 10,000 MTs per annum and subject to certain conditions mentioned above.
A review of the guidelines is made in view of the creation of a new category of NBFCs viz; NBFC-MFIs and also rapid growth in NBFCs’ lending against gold jewellery. The revised guidelines issued under Section 45 L of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (Act 2 of 1934) and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, in supercession of the CC dated September 28, 2006, is enclosed in the annex. The Guidelines have also incorporated the instructions issued vide CC No. 95 dated May 24, 2007 on ‘Complaints about excessive interest charged by NBFCs’ and CC No. 139 dated April 24, 2009 on ‘Clarification regarding re-possession of vehicles financed by NBFCs’ for reference.
Certain queries were received from banks and we further clarify that for the various Forms (DA1, DA2 and DA3 for Bank Deposits, Forms SC1, SC2 and SC3 for Articles left in Safe Custody, Forms SL1, SL1A, SL2, SL3 and SL3A for Safety Lockers) prescribed under Banking Companies Nomination Rules, 1985 only Thumb-impressions(s) shall be attested by two witnesses. Signatures of the account holders need not be attested by witnesses.
2nd CORRIGENDUM New Delhi, the 23rd March, 2012 G.S.R. (E).- In the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 12/2012-Central Excise, dated the 17th March, 2012 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 163 (E), dated the 17th […]
1st Corrigendum to Notification No. 12/2012-CE dated 17th March, 2012 1st CORRIGENDUM New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2012 G.S.R. (E) .- In the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 12/2012-Central Excise, dated the 17th March, 2012, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section […]
Notification No. 108 (RE-2010)/2009-14 Export of 5,000 bales of Assam Comilla Cotton will be exempted from any export restrictions during the current cotton season (up to 30.09.2012) subject to registration with DGFT. Registration Certificate for such exports will be valid for 30 days only.
Notification No. 13/2012-Income Tax Whereas the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (iii) of sub-section (4) of section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), has framed and notified a scheme for industrial park, by the notifications of the Government of India in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion) vide number S.O.I93(E), dated the 30th March, 1999 and S.O. 1201(E) dated 1st December, 1999, for the period beginning on the 1st day of April, 1997 and ending on the 31st day of March, 2002;
