| Implementation of EPFiGMS – Grievance Management System of EPFO Posted: 25 Jul 2010 08:48 PM PDT 
A circular dated 5 May 2010 is issued by Employee Provident Fund Organization (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt of India) in relation to implementation to EPFiGMS. This circular is issued by the Central Provident Fund Commissioner to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| All about Employee State Insurance (ESIC) Act, 1948 Posted: 25 Jul 2010 08:30 PM PDT 
Wage Limit increased from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 for coverage of an employee under the ESIC Act:- The Government of India through notification in the Official Gazette has amended the Employees' State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950. Accordingly,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Easy Exit Scheme, 2010 – Key Highlights Posted: 25 Jul 2010 08:07 PM PDT 
It has been observed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs that certain companies have been registered under the Companies Act, 1956, but due to various reasons some of them are inoperative since incorporation or commenced business but became... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Company Law Settlement Scheme, 2010 – Key Highlights Posted: 25 Jul 2010 07:46 PM PDT 
It has been observed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs that a large number of companies are not filing their due documents timely with the Registrar of Companies. Due to this, the records available in the electronic registry are not updated and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Synopsis of the speech made by the Finance Minister on GST Posted: 25 Jul 2010 07:33 PM PDT 
* Exemption threshold for both goods and services under Central Goods and Service Tax ("CGST") and State Goods and Service Tax ("SGST") to be INR 10 lakh. Threshold for small dealers under both CGST and SGST to be INR 50 lakh or INR 1 crore. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| 36 Legislations Scheduled for Monsoon Session of Parliament to Commence today Posted: 25 Jul 2010 06:55 PM PDT 
The Monsoon Session, 2010 of Parliament (5th Session of Fifteenth Lok Sabha and the 220th Session of the Rajya Sabha) is scheduled to commence on Monday, the 26th of July, 2010 and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the Session will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Rush to set up SEZ before March 31, 2011 to avail IT benefits Posted: 25 Jul 2010 06:47 PM PDT 
Companies sitting on the fence are trying to see if they can use the eight month window still available to set up units in special economic zones. Units have to come up before March 31, 2011, to avail of income-tax concessions available for SEZ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| CAG questioned the preparedness of states to roll out GST Posted: 25 Jul 2010 06:40 PM PDT 
The country's supreme audit body has questioned the preparedness of states to roll out the goods and services tax (GST), amid hectic parleys to build a consensus on the implementation of this crucial indirect tax reform from the next fiscal year. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| New President of ICWAI Posted: 25 Jul 2010 06:36 PM PDT 
B M Sharma new ICWAI prez, M Gopalakrishnan elected VP. The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) today said that B M Sharma has been elected as its president for the year 2010-2011. Sharma, who replaces G N Venkataraman, was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Availability of Cenvat Credit on inputs used in the manufacture of capital goods Posted: 25 Jul 2010 04:04 AM PDT 
I am directed to invite your attention to the landmark judgement of the CESTAT Larger Bench in the case of Vandana Global Ltd. V/s CCE, Raipur [2010-TIOL-624-CESTAT-DEL-LB] delivered on 30.04.10, on admissibility of credit on capital goods and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Income tax department biggest litigant Posted: 25 Jul 2010 03:46 AM PDT 
Calling it the biggest litigant in the entire Government, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has asked the Income Tax Department to reexamine the way it handles tax disputes. He said, the Department is filing appeals in a routine manner without... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Taxation of Indians working abroad Posted: 25 Jul 2010 03:40 AM PDT 
As the last date for filing tax returns nears, those who earned income abroad ('global income') may have to make some extra effort while computing their tax liability. In case of employees on deputation abroad, the Income Tax (I-T) Department... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Vice President of Sterlite Industries Varadharajan arrested for alleged duty evasion of Rs 750 crore Posted: 25 Jul 2010 03:29 AM PDT 
The sources said the alleged duty evasion in import of raw materials for production of copper products was detected during a raid in the factory premises here for the past two days. They said Varadharajan has been remanded to 15 days judicial... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| FM Calls for Double Digit Contribution of Direct Taxes to GDP Posted: 25 Jul 2010 03:26 AM PDT 
Revised Citizens' Charter Released. I-T Department Celebrates 150 Years of Income Tax in India. The Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee has asked the income tax department to make double digit contribution to GDP by collecting high revenues and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Section 71 of the Finance Act, 1994 – Scheme for submission of returns through Service tax preparers – Amendment in Service Tax Return Preparer Scheme, 2009 Posted: 25 Jul 2010 03:02 AM PDT 
Notification No. 44/2010-Service Tax, dated 20-7-2010. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 71 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Board of Excise and Customs, makes the following amendment in the Service... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| 397/398 – The Difficulties with the Issue of Amendment of Company Petition (C.P.) – Companies Act, 1956? Posted: 25 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT 
The procedure prescribed in Company Law Board regulations is not too technical like the provisions of Civil Procedure Code, and the procedure is based on the logic and reason. I did personally feel that even the Company Law Board normally do not... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
| Procedure for clearance of State SEZ Bills Posted: 24 Jul 2010 05:51 PM PDT 
As per the procedure agreed, Department of Commerce takes responsibility of having consultation with all concerned Department of the Government of India to create consensus among them and send its recommendation alongwith the no objection of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit www.taxguru.in for full article ]] (File online ITR at just Rs. 119)  |
