DVAT - Last date for filing form 9 has been extended to 05-02-2015
Posted Date : 08-Jan-2015 , 02:39:21 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
DVAT - Last date for filing form 9 has been extended to 05-02-2015....
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CBDT to crack whip on officials disclosing taxpayer's info to media; asks them to respect taxpayer's privacy
Posted Date : 07-Jan-2015 , 05:48:43 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
SECTION 138 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961 - DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RESPECTING ASSESSEES TO SPECIFIED OFFICER, AUTHORITY OR BODY PERFORMING FUNCTIONS UNDER ANY OTHER LAW - DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ABOUT TAXPAYERS TO MEDIA
OFFICE MEMORANDUM [F.NO.DIR.(HQRS.)/CH.(DT)/29/2014],DATED 1-1-2015
Instances have come to the notice of the Board where information pertaining to individual taxpayers has been published in the print media with specific reference to departmental sources. In some cases, e...
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CBDT plans to celebrate 'Good Governance day' on every Wednesday by holding it as 'public meeting day'
Posted Date : 07-Jan-2015 , 05:47:42 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
GOOD GOVERNANCE DAY - INSTRUCTIONS ON OBSERVANCE OF WEDNESDAYS AS A PUBLIC HEARING DAY FOR HEARING PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
OFFICE MEMORANDUM [F.NO.DIR.(HQRS.)/CH.(DT)/29/2013],DATED 6-1-2015
As a part of Prime Minister's 'Good Governance Day' promise to provide an "open and accountable administration" it has been decided that all field offices of the Income Tax Department will observe 'Public Meeting Day' during 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM every Wednesday to listen to and try to resolve the grievances o...
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CBDT asks officials to seek exchange of info. by 15-2-2015 in assessment cases getting time-barred on 31-03-2015
Posted Date : 07-Jan-2015 , 05:46:06 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
SECTION 143 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961 - ASSESSMENT - GENERAL - REQUEST FOR EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION FROM FIELD OFFICES OF TIME BARRING ASSESSMENT CASES
LETTER (F.NO.500/56/2014-FT&TR-IV],DATED 6-1-2015
The undersigned is directed to state that large number of requests for Exchange of Information (EOI) in time barring assessments/matters are received in FT&TR Division just before the time barring date. It becomes difficult to process and forward such requests after due scrutiny to ...
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Online IEC applications: Postponement of the date of operationalisation of Public Notice No. 76 dated the 27th of November, 2014
Posted Date : 07-Jan-2015 , 08:26:57 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
To be published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part-I, Section (I)
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice 80 / (RE-2013)/2009-2014
Dated the 06 January, 2015
Subject: Online IEC applications: Postponement of the date of operationalisation of Public Notice No. 76 dated the 27th of November, 2014
In exercise of powers conferred underparagraph 2.4of theForeign Trade Policy (2009-2014), the Director Gene...
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CBDT issues draft standard operating procedures for administering TDS
Posted Date : 07-Jan-2015 , 08:25:24 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
Standard operating procedures (SOP) for administering TDS incorporating the re-engineered processes developed by the CPC-TDS.
1. TDS is a non-obtrusive but powerful instrument to prevent tax evasion as well as to expand thetax net. TDS also minimizes tax avoidance by the taxpayer (income earners), as the payee’stransaction(s) are reported to the Department by the third person. The contribution of TDS to theoverall gross direct taxes collections during F.Y.2013-14 was Rs.2,71,069 crore. Th...
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Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities
Posted Date : 06-Jan-2015 , 05:57:22 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/387A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 56
January 6, 2015
To
All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks
Madam /Sir
Non-resident guarantee for non-fund based facilities entered between two resident entities
Attention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited toA. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated August 29, 2012in terms of which non-resident guarantee for non-funded facilities such as Letters of Credit/guarantees/Letters of Undertaking (LoU) /Letter of Co...
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Regarding mandatory pre-deposit of duty or penalty for filing appeal
Posted Date : 06-Jan-2015 , 04:14:02 pm | Posted By: Ravich
F. No. 390/Budget/1/2012-JC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Excise & Customs)
Circular No. 993/17/2014-CX
New Delhi, dated the 5th January, 2015
To,
1. All Principal Chief Commissioners, Central Excise & Service Tax/Customs
2. All Chief Commissioners, Central Excise and Service Tax/ Customs.
3. Chief Commissioner (AR), CESTAT, New Delhi.
4. All Principal Commissioners of Central Excise & Service Tax/Customs.
5. All Commissio...
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CBDT specifies class of assessees for Dispute Resolution Panels at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
Posted Date : 05-Jan-2015 , 08:21:50 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
IT/ILT : Section 144C of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) - Reference to – Reconstitution of DRPs at Delhi, Mumbai & Bengaluru –CBDT specifies class of assessees for Dispute Resolution Panels at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru...
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Guidelines for Regional Authorities (RAs) to process Online IEC Applications
Posted Date : 02-Jan-2015 , 08:38:08 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
Government of India
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Department of Commerce
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi-110011
Policy Circular No.15 (RE-2013)/2009-2014
Dated the 31st December, 2014
To
All Regional Authorities
Subject: Guidelines for Regional Authorities (RAs) to process Online IEC Applications
The following guidelines are laid down as instructions for the Regional Authorities to process Online IEC Applications:
Part A: General Information:
1. Fro...
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Roadmap-Provision of Banking Services in Villages with Population below 2000
Posted Date : 02-Jan-2015 , 03:32:31 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/382FIDD.CO.LBS.BC.No. 47/02.01.001/2014-15
January 2, 2015
CMDs of all SLBC Convenor Banks and Lead Banks
Dear Sir/Madam,
Roadmap-Provision of Banking Services in Villages with Population below 2000
You are aware that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 28th August, 2014 and Phase I of PMJDY is being implemented through banks in a time bound manner for completion by August 14, 2015.
2. In this connection, attention is i...
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Brand/Name of products offered by authorised entities – Dissemination of Information
Posted Date : 02-Jan-2015 , 03:31:00 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/381DPSS.CO.AD.No.1204/02.27.005/2014-15
January 2, 2015
All the entities authorised under PSS Act, 2007
Dear Madam/ Sir,
Brand/Name of products offered by authorised entities – Dissemination of Information
As you are aware, under the Payment and Settlement Act, 2007 (PSS Act), an entity operating a payment system within the country has to obtain authorisation from Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Certificate of Authorisation (COA) issued by the Bank to an entity on receivi...
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards
Posted Date : 02-Jan-2015 , 03:29:06 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/380DPSS. CO. AD. No.1195/02.27.005/2014-15
January 2, 2015
To
All Payment System Providers, System Participantsand Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers
Dear Sir /Madam,
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards
Please refer to our circulars/instructions issued from time to time on the captioned subject. In this regard, we enclose a copy of thecircular DBR.AML. No.6704/14.01.001/2014-15 dated November 5, 2014issued by Department of Banking...
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The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules,2014 - MCA
Posted Date : 02-Jan-2015 , 02:09:47 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
MCA has notified the much awaited amendments to Cost Rules.
Cost Records applicable if turnover exceeds Rs.35 cr. Cost Audit applicability if turnover exceeds Rs.50 Cr (Regulated Industry), Rs.100 Cr. (Others).
Refer Detailed Notification at:
http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/Amendment_Rules_01012014.pdf...
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Security for External Commercial Borrowings
Posted Date : 01-Jan-2015 , 08:04:59 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
RBI/2014-15/377A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 55
January 01, 2015
To
All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks
Madam/ Sir
Security for External Commercial Borrowings
Attention of Authorised Dealers Category-I (AD Category-I) banks is invited to Paragraphs 1 (A)(vii) and 1 (B) (vi) ofAnnex to A P (DIR Series) Circular No. 5 dated August 1, 2005andA P (DIR Series) Circular No. 1 dated July 11, 2008relating to creation of charge over securities for External Commercial Borrowings (ECB).
2. Unde...
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Implementation of Cheque Truncation System - Dispensation of the requirement of forwarding of government cheques in physical form to government
Posted Date : 01-Jan-2015 , 04:08:57 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/375DGBA.GAD.No.H - 2887/42.01.035/2014 -15
January 1, 2015
The Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerAll agency banks
Dear Sir
Implementation of Cheque Truncation System - Dispensation of the requirement of forwarding of government cheques in physical form to government
Please refer to ourcircular DGBA.GAD.No.H - 1463/42.01.035/2014-15 dated September 30, 2014wherein it was stated that the discontinuation of P2F for government cheques was to be implemented with effect from Jan...
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Regarding 24x7 Customs clearance
Posted Date : 01-Jan-2015 , 08:12:00 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
Circular No. 19/ 2014-Customs
F. No. 450/25/2009-Cus IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Excise and Customs)
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Room No. 229-A, North Block
New Delhi, dated 31.12.2014
To,
All Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive)
All Chief Commissioners of Customs and Central Excise
All Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Preventive)
All Commissioners of Customs and Central Excise
Sir/ Madam,
Subject:24x7 Customs clearance &nda...
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Revised format of reporting - Representative Offices of Foreign Banks in India
Posted Date : 01-Jan-2015 , 08:10:19 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
RBI/2014-15/374DBR.IBD.No.9745/23.13.001/2014-15
December 31, 2014
The Chief RepresentativeAll Representative Offices of Foreign Banks in India
Madam/Dear Sir,
Revised format of reporting - Representative Offices of Foreign Banks in India
Representative Offices of foreign banks in India are currently required to submit information/documents on an annual basis to Reserve Bank of India as under:
a certificate from the auditor to the effect that during the year no income was earned by/ ac...
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Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
Posted Date : 01-Jan-2015 , 08:09:29 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
RBI/2014-15/373DCM(Plg) No.G-8 /3004/10.27.00/2014-15
December 31, 2014
The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive OfficerAll Scheduled Commercial BanksPrimary(Urban) Co-operative Banks/RRBs
Dear Sir /Madam
Withdrawal of all old series of Banknotes issued prior to 2005
Please refer to ourcircular DCM (Plg) No. G-19/3880/10.27.00/2013-14 dated March 03, 2014and thePress Release dated March 03, 2014on the captioned subject.
2. On a review of the matter, it has been decided to extend t...
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Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with United States of America (US) under Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)- Registration
Posted Date : 31-Dec-2014 , 08:26:27 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
RBI/2014-15/372DBR. AML.No. 9644/14.07.018/2014-15
December 30, 2014
The Chairpersons / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial BanksRRBs/Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions
Dear Madam/Sir,
Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with United States of America (US)under Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)- Registration
Please refer to ourcircular DBOD. AML. No. 20472 /14.07.018/2013-14 dated June 27, 2014on the captioned subject.
2. Government of India, has now advised that to a...
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Overseas Direct Investments by Indian Party – Rationalization / Liberalization
Posted Date : 29-Dec-2014 , 09:42:57 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
RBI/2014-15/371A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.54
December 29, 2014
To
All Category - I Authorised Dealer Banks
Madam / Sir,
Overseas Direct Investments by Indian Party – Rationalization / Liberalization
Attention of the Authorised Dealer (AD - Category I) bank is invited to Regulation 18 and 18A ofNotification No. FEMA.120/RB-2004 dated July 7, 2004[Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of any Foreign Security) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004] (the Notification), as amended fro...
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CBDT issues new guidelines for compounding of offences
Posted Date : 29-Dec-2014 , 08:56:24 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
In the light of various references received from the field formation from timeto time, existing guidelines on compounding of offences under Income-tax Act,1961 (the Act) have been reviewed and in supersession of the same, includingthe guidelines issued vide F.No. 285/90/2008-IT(Inv.)/12 dated 16 thMay 2008,the following guidelines are issued for compliance by all concerned....
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Govt. notifies 'Reliance Retirement Fund' as pension fund for purpose of Sec. 80C deduction
Posted Date : 29-Dec-2014 , 08:54:16 am | Posted By: CASANSAAR
Govt. notifies 'Reliance Retirement Fund' as pension fund for purpose of Sec. 80C deduction for the A.Y.2015-16...
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Regarding inclusion of cases filed in the Settlement Commission in the “Call-Book”-
Posted Date : 26-Dec-2014 , 12:36:37 pm | Posted By: Ravich
Circular 992/16/2014-CX
dated26.12.2014
F. No. 201/26/2013-CX.6
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Excise & Custom
To
Principal Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioner of Central Excise (All),
Principal Chief Commissioner/ Chief Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs (All)
Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Central Excise (All)
Principal Commissioner/ Commissioner of Central Excise & Customs (All)
We...
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Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities – Short Selling
Posted Date : 25-Dec-2014 , 11:13:52 am | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/365FMRD.DIRD.02/14.03.007/2014-15
December 24, 2014
All market participants
Dear Sir/Madam
Secondary Market Transactions in Government Securities – Short Selling
This has reference tocircular IDMD.No.03/11.01.01(B)/2005-06 dated February 28, 2006, as updated videcirculars IDMD.No/11.01.01(B)/2006-07 dated January 31, 2007,IDMD.DOD.No. 3165/ 11.01.01(B) / 2007-08 dated January 1, 2008,IDMD.PCD.14/14.03.07/2011-12 dated December 28, 2011,IDMD....
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Regarding review of Accredited Clients Programme (ACP)
Posted Date : 22-Dec-2014 , 06:39:10 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
Circular No. 18/2014-Cus
F.No.450/90/2010-Cus.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
(Central Board of Excise & Custom)
New Delhi, dated the 22ndDecember, 2014
To
All Chief Commissioners of Customs/Customs (Prev.)
All Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Excise
All Commissioners of Custom /Customs (Prev.)
All Commissioners of Customs & Central Excise
All Directors General under CBEC.
Subject:Review of Accredited Clients Programme (ACP) -...
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Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts
Posted Date : 22-Dec-2014 , 06:36:21 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
RBI/2014-15/363DBR.RRB.BC.No.55/03.05.33/2014-15
December 22, 2014
All Regional Rural Banks
Dear Sir/Madam,
Levy of penal charges on non-maintenance of minimum balances in savings bank accounts
Please refer to ourcircular RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.100/03.05.33/2013-14 dated May 12, 2014on ‘Customer Service in Regional Rural Banks’ advising RRBs to inform customers, in a transparent manner, regarding the requirement of minimum balance in savings bank account and levy of penal charges for...
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Non-Cooperative Borrowers
Posted Date : 22-Dec-2014 , 04:22:43 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/362DBR.No.CID.BC.54/20.16.064/2014-15
December 22, 2014
All Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)All-India Term-Lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI)
Dear Sir / Madam
Non-Cooperative Borrowers
Please refer to ourcircular DBOD.BP.BC.No.97/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014on ‘Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy - Guidelines on Joint Lenders' Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP)’ which inter-a...
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CBDT directs AOs to stop coercing taxpayers for admitting undisclosed income during search/survey proceedings
Posted Date : 19-Dec-2014 , 06:05:20 pm | Posted By: CASANSAAR
CBDT directs AOs to stop coercing taxpayers for admitting undisclosed income during search/survey proceedings....
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F-TRAC – Counterparty Confirmation
Posted Date : 19-Dec-2014 , 04:05:44 pm | Posted By: Rupa Kaushik
RBI/2014-15/361FMRD.FMID.01/14.01.02/2014-15
December 19, 2014
All RBI regulated entities
Madam/Sir,
F-TRAC – Counterparty Confirmation
A reference is invited to RBIcircular IDMD.PCD. 13 /14.01.02/2013-14 dated June 25, 2014regarding reporting of OTC trades in Commercial Papers (CPs) and Certificate of Deposits (CDs); and OTC repo trades in corporate debt securities, CPs, CDs and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) of original maturity less than one year on F-TRAC - the reporting platfo...
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