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An insight into Point of Taxation Rules, 2011

vandana 27 April 2012 at 10:43

Introduction Details: a. Notified vide Notification No. 18/2011 dated March 1, 2011 and Notification No. 25/2011 dated March 31, 2011. b. Effective from April, 2011, option to implement from July, 2011. c. The Point of Taxation Rules are for d

India Downgraded - Needs Policies

Indraneel Sen Gupta 26 April 2012 at 11:06

WRITING ON THE WALL.NOW BEING HEARD. The writing was on the wall and now its being heard. The country's weakening debt profile and sluggish investment climate has blown the trumpet of Indian economic prospects. Well the downgrading

Taxability of Gifts

CA AJIT YADKIKAR 25 April 2012 at 11:49

Taxability of gifts received by an individual or Hindu Undivided Family Gifts received by an individual or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) are taxable in certain situations as prescribed by Income tax Act. The gift may be in the form of money or p

Sick companies - The Companies Bill 2011

Victor J uruvath 25 April 2012 at 11:48

Our existing companies act 1956 was enacted based upon the recommendations of the Bhabha committee with an object to amend and consolidate the law relating to companies and certain other associations. The Com

Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA): Basic Understanding

Ajay Mishra 25 April 2012 at 11:48

INTRODUCTION A system of exchange control was first time introduced through a series of rules under the Defense of India Act, 1939 on temporary basis. The foreign crises persist

Want to Avail Portfolio Management Services?- Invest More

Sikha Bansal 23 April 2012 at 11:30

A portfolio manager is a body corporate who, pursuant to a contract or arrangement with a client, advises or directs or undertakes on behalf of the client, the management or administration of a portfolio of securities or the funds of the client. T

Critical issues under SARFAESI Act, 2002?

Durga Rao 23 April 2012 at 11:30

It is always welcome to enable the Banks to recover their dues using the provisions of SARFAESI Act, 2002. It is known that it is very difficult for the Banks to approach Civil Court asking for a decree and getting that decree executed. With the i

AMT v/s. SEZ units

Madhuri Jain 23 April 2012 at 11:30

Has the Finance Act, 2012 tried to make illusionary the exemption benefits available to SEZ units u/s. 10AA of the Income Tax Act ? First of all, let us briefly go through the provisions of exemption u/s. 10AA of the Income Tax Act and the Alt

The Companies Bill, 2011 - Welcome Reforms for Independent Directors

Victor J uruvath 23 April 2012 at 11:29

Introduction When we hear that an individual is appointed as an Executive Director of a company, we know that his duties include fiduciary duties, statutory duties and duty

Steps for E-Filing of Service Tax Return

Naveen Chand Khulve 23 April 2012 at 11:29

W.e.f. 01.10.2011 vide Notification No. 43/2011 Service Tax, dated 25.08.2011 E-filing of Service Tax Returns (ST-3) made mandatory for all Assessees . Here is the steps for e-filing of service tax return Steps for E-Filing of Service Tax Re