RECENT INCOME TAX CASE LAWS IN INDIA

We are Posting here on Regular Basis Recent Judgements on Direct Tax delivered by Supreme Court, High Court and Tribunals.

All about Employee Pension Scheme in a brief

Posted by kanoisandeep | Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Conditions mentioned in CBEC Circular on compliance of which Accreditation is dependent cannot be said to be arbitrary or violative of fundamental rights

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:06 PM PST

Shah Pulp & Paper Mills Limited Vs. UOI (Delhi HC) - In considering the challenge to the validity of paragraph 7(iii), it has become necessary for the Court to advert in some detail to the background underlying the promulgation of the scheme....

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While deciding penalty appeal, it is open to the Tribunal to look into the transaction to see as to whether the claim was bona fide or it was bogus and result of falsehood

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:51 PM PST

CIT Vs. Sumangal Overseas Ltd. (Delhi HC) - The Court held that where no appeal is preferred by the assessee against the quantum order, yet, while deciding the penalty appeal, it is open to the Tribunal to look into the transaction to see as to...

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If two views were possible and the assessee claimed deduction on the basis of advice of consultants, penalty can not be imposed

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 06:03 PM PST

CIT Vs. Kas Movie Pvt. Ltd (Delhi HC) - For the purpose of claiming benefit under Section 80HHF of the Act, ownership of goods is not essential as held by the Supreme Court in the case of Sea Pearl Industries and Others Vs. Commissioner of Income...

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If shares held as investments than loss on the sale thereof is capital loss and not Business loss

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 05:50 PM PST

CIT vs. Moderate Leasing & Capital Services Ltd. (Delhi HC) - The Court, on the facts of the case held that where two portfolios are maintained by the assessee, i.e., investment portfolio and stock in trade, then, if the shares sold during...

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Intent to arbitrate can be seen from conduct of parties – SC

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 09:22 AM PST

The disputes having arisen between the parties, the respondent, instead of challenging the existence of a valid arbitration clause, took the stand that the arbitration would not be cost effective and will be pre-mature. In view of the facts, this...

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Recovery to be effected in due process of law and not by use of force – SC

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 09:15 AM PST

Citicorp. Maruti Finance Ltd. Vs. S. Vijayalaxmi (Supreme Court) – Even in  case of mortgaged goods subject to Hire-Purchase Agreements, the recovery process has to be in accordance with law and the recovery process referred to in the...

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Value of free issue materials – Commissioner to record a clear finding as to whether for the tubes cleared during the three relevant periods, the caps were supplied by the customers of the appellant free of cost – Supreme Court

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 08:11 AM PST

M/s. Essel Propack Ltd. Vs. Commissioner of Central Excise, Mumbai-III - (Supreme Court) - The Commissioner has not recorded any clear finding as to whether for the tubes that were cleared by the appellant during the relevant periods in respect of...

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SC upholds cess on construction companies

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:51 AM PST

Interpreting the Act, SC ruled: "It is thus clear from the scheme of the BOCW Act that its sole aim is the welfare of building and construction workers, directly relatable to their constitutionally recognised right to live with basic human dignity,...

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Computer based Mock Common Proficiency Test (CPT) 26th November 2011 called off

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:33 AM PST

Due to unavoidable reasons, the computer based Mock CPT scheduled for 26th November 2011 has been called off. The examination fee paid by the students will be refunded shortly. Inconvenience caused is regretted. However, it is clarified that Paper...

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StCBs/DCCBs – Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker's Cheques

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:25 AM PST

It has been brought to the notice of Reserve Bank by Government of India that some persons are taking undue advantage of the said practice of banks of making payment of cheques/drafts/pay orders/banker's cheques presented within a period of six...

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Foreign Investments in Infrastructure Debt Funds – A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 49

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:22 AM PST

Attention of Authorised Dealers Category – I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Schedule 5 to the Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2000 notified vide Notification No. FEMA...

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RBI monitoring Rupee depreciation – Finance Minister

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:19 AM PST

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that the Reserve Bank of India is keeping a close eye on the value of rupee against dollar. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr Mukherjee however said that RBI can not make much intervention as the...

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DGFT – Removal of names of the firms from list of defaulters for failure to export of cotton

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 07:01 AM PST

Attention is invited to Trade Notice No. 15 dated 10.08.2011 through which 117 firms were declared defaulters in export of cotton in terms of Policy Circular No. 09 dated 29.12.2010 read with Trade Notice No. 11 of 29.06.2011. In Trade Notice No. 15...

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All about Employee Pension Scheme in a brief

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:14 AM PST

Employee Pension Scheme - It is a a defined benefit plan and is also known as EPS. A part of the employer contribution at 542 per month, being 8.33% of the pay, is remitted towards the pension scheme. The pay for this purpose is limited to 6,500 per...

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Tax implications on recognised provident funds

Posted: 22 Nov 2011 12:08 AM PST

The employer contributions (12% of pay less contribution to pension of 542 pm) is not considered taxable. The employee contributions (12% of pay) are entitled for a deduction of up to 1 lakh while computing the taxable income (under Section 80C)....

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ST : Road constructed in a petrol pump to facilitate filling of fuel is not liable to service tax under category of 'Commercial or industrial construction service'

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 11:37 PM PST

After carefully considering the submissions made by both the sides we find that it is an admitted fact by both the sides that the construction of road does not require payment of service tax. The Revenue's only appeal is that construction of...

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LLP – Hints for successful DSC association of Designated Partners

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 09:30 PM PST

1. On LLP website (www.llp.gov.in ), every designated partner has to associate his/her digital signature under the tab "Associate DSC" along with personal information like name, father's name, PAN, Date of Birth & email address. 2. If you have...

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Black money – Enforcement Directorate issues notices to LGT bank account holders

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 08:43 PM PST

The Enforcement Directorate has issued foreign exchange violation notices to those individuals whose names have figured in the LGT Bank accounts for stashing illegal funds. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has referred 17 cases to the ED in...

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Empanelment of CA/ICWA for special audit of Service tax Assessees

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 08:39 PM PST

Empanelment of CA/ICWA for special audit of Service tax Assessees Download Related Press Release issued by Service tax Department of Delhi

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Maharashtra Value Added Tax – Common Error While Uploading the e-501

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 08:25 PM PST

1)Upload file is not proper please check version current version is 1.0.1. - While down loading the e-501 (version 1.0.2) , please delete all temporary files, cookies ,and caches from the system. Further down load the file on desktop and then fill...

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IASB and IFAC to enhance co-operation in developing private and public sector accounting standards

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 08:16 PM PST

The IASB is responsible for the development and promulgation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), required or permitted for use by companies in more than 100 countries. IFAC supports the independent International Public Sector...

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RBI notification on Frauds – Classification and Reporting by Banks

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:15 PM PST

It has also been decided to amend para 3.2.6 of Master Circular DBS. FrMC. BC. No. 1/23.04.001/2011-12 dated July 01, 2011 on 'Frauds – Classification and Reporting' and henceforth banks need not forward a copy of circular on modus operandi of...

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FEMA – Mid – Sea Trans-shipment of catch by Deep Sea Fishing Vessel

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 03:14 PM PST

In terms of the Comprehensive Marine Fishing Policy, the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, issues Letter of Permission (LOP) to wholly owned Indian Enterprises for acquisition of resource-specific fishing Vessels and regulates the...

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