Monthly Archives: February 2017

Gratuity Exemption limit AY 2017-18 under Income Tax Act

By | February 28, 2017

Gratuity Exemption limit AY 2017-18 under Income Tax Act [ CIRCULAR NO. 1/2017 [F.NO. 275/192/2016-IT(B)], DATED 2-1-2017]  Death-cum-retirement gratuity or any other gratuity is exempt to the extent specified from inclusion in computing the total income under Section 10(10) of Income tax Act . Any death-cum-retirement gratuity received under the revised Pension Rules of the Central… Read More »

Carry forward of Accumulated Cenvat Credit under GST – Issue -1

By | February 28, 2017

Issue 1: Carry forward of Accumulated  Cenvat Credit under GST Registered taxable person shall not be allowed to take credit unless the said amount is admissible as input tax credit under CGST /SGST Act. [ provisio to section 167 of Revised Model GST Law ]  Example on Carry forward of Accumulated  Cenvat Credit under GST – Issue -1 Suppose… Read More »

Aadhaar mandatory under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission – Notification

By | February 28, 2017

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 28th February, 2017 S.O.643(E).––Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner and Aadhaar obviates the… Read More »

Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016 Comes into foce w.e.f 01.04.2017

By | February 28, 2017

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Department of Biotechnology) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 28th February, 2017 S.O. 642 (E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016 (36 of 2016), the Central Government hereby appoints the 1st day of March, 2017 as the date… Read More »

RBI Establishes an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security

By | February 28, 2017

Date : Feb 28, 2017 Reserve Bank Establishes an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security The Reserve Bank of India has set up an Inter-disciplinary Standing Committee on Cyber Security to, inter alia, review the threats inherent in the existing/emerging technology; study adoption of various security standards/protocols; interface with stakeholders; and suggest appropriate policy interventions… Read More »

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Advance Pricing Agreements Signed by Central Board of Direct Taxes Touch 140

By | February 28, 2017

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Direct Taxes New Delhi, 28th February, 2017. Press Release Advance Pricing Agreements Signed by Central Board of Direct Taxes Touch 140 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 10 more Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) over the last one week, including… Read More »

USA- IRS Criminal Investigation Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report

By | February 28, 2017

IRS Criminal Investigation Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report IR-2017-47, Feb. 27, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the release of its IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) annual report, reflecting the significant accomplishments and criminal enforcement actions taken in fiscal year 2016. IRS CI initiated 3,395 cases in FY 2016 that focused on… Read More »

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CBEC Clarification on Classification of Articles of Paper and Printing Industry

By | February 28, 2017

CBEC Clarification on Classification of Articles of Paper and Printing Industry under Excise Law [CBEC Circular No. 1052/01/2017-CX, Dated: February 23, 2017] Representations have been received from trade associations that consequent upon insertion of Chapter note 14 (w.e.f 28.05.2012) to the Chapter 48 of Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 disputes have cropped up in respect… Read More »