GST on the supply of transportation of passenger service provided by an auto rickshaw through an ‘electronic commerce operator’
Previously, passengers were exempted from paying for metered cabs or auto rickshaws (including e-rickshaws) to transport them, with or without their stuff. GST will be applicable on such transportation services provided by auto rickshaws following the revision to the exemption entry. However an auto ride provided via offline modes such as street hailing will still […]
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the Pharmaceutical Sector
The PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals is based on the strategy of “Atmanirbhar Bharat- Strategies for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and enhancing exports in ten sectors”, which had been approved by the Union Cabinet on 24.02.2021. The Operational Guidelines for the scheme inviting applications from the pharmaceutical industry were issued on 01.06.2021 by the Department of […]
Process & Procedures for the Export Benefits : RoDTEP and MEIS-SEIS
The following process would be followed for RoDTEP (i) Exporters to register their IEC on ICEGATE with a DSC. (ii) To avail the scheme exporter shall make a claim for RoDTEP in the shipping bill by making a declaration. (iii) Once EGM is filed, claim will be processed by Customs. (iv) Once processed a scroll with all individual Shipping Bills for admissible amount […]
De-Activation of IECs not updated at DGFT
It was mandated by DGFT to all IEC holders to ensure that details in their IEC is updated electronically every year during April-June period (for which no user charges will be borne by the IEC holder). Based on representations received from the IEC holders who had not updated their IECs, the period of updation was […]
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks
Recently, RBI has issued revised guidline with respect to the opening of the current accounts by Banks. On a review and taking into account feedback received from Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and other stakeholders, it has been decided that banks may open current accounts for borrowers who have availed credit facilities in the form of […]
SEBI – ISSUE OF CAPITAL AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
SEBI (ISSUE OF CAPITAL AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS) (FOURTH AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2021 SEBI vide its notification dated October 26, 2021, amends the provisions of SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018 (“ICDR Regulation”), which shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. As per the amendment, it […]
RELAXATIONS GRANTED BY MCA for FY 2020-21
RELAXATION UNDER THE COMPANIES ACT, 2013: EXTENTION OF HOLDING AGM Ministry of Corporate Affairs (“MCA”) has extended the Due Date for Holding of AGMs by the companies upto November 30, 2021 ( i.e. by 2 months from the original due date) for the financial year 2020-21 ended on March 31, 2021 Accordingly, respective Registrar of […]
45th Meeting of the GST Council – Key Proposals
Covid Relief measures by extending and adding some more drugs under GST concessional rate till 31st December 2021. Changes in GST rates will be applicable from 1st October 2021 unless otherwise not specified. GST rate changes in order to correct inverted duty structure, in footwear and textiles sector, as was discussed in earlier GST Council […]
CBDT amends Income-tax Rules, 1962 to ease authentication of electronic records submitted in faceless assessment proceedings
For easing the process of authentication of electronic records in faceless assessment proceedings, the Government has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 (‘the Rules’) vide notification no G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September, 2021. The amended Rules provides that electronic records submitted through registered account of the taxpayers in the Income-tax Department’s portal shall be deemed to have been […]
CBDT allows taxpayers an opportunity to file application for settlement
The Finance Act, 2021 has amended the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”) to inter alia provide that the Income-tax Settlement Commission (“ITSC”) shall cease to operate with effect from 01.02.2021. Further, it has also been provided that no application for settlement can be filed on or after 01.02.2021, which was the date on […]