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Statute

Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016(13.06.2016)

The Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debt Laws a.....

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Top Story

NPCI Gets Final Approval From RBI To Function As Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit(28.07.2017)

In a bid to further strengthen and regulate digital payments, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), being an umbrella organisation for al.....

Tags : NPCI, Bill payment, Approval, Central Unit



Mandatory Use of Public Finance Management System (PFMS) for all Central Sector Schemes Launched(27.10.2017)

The use Public Finance Management System has been made mandatory in order to ensure that, the benefits of the various Government Schemes reach to the .....

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Notifications & Circulars

Centralised System for Issue of Passports(02.08.2017)

A centralised system of issuing passports called the Passport Seva Project (PSP) is being successfully run in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mod.....

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Centralised System for Issue of Passports(02.08.2017)

A centralised system of issuing passports called the Passport Seva Project (PSP) is being successfully run in the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mod.....

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Cabinet approves New Central Sector Scheme - "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana"(23.08.2017)

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the renaming of the new Central Sector Schem.....

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Indian Railways Issues Letter of Award for Setting Up of Diesel Locomotive to GE Global Sourcing India Pvt. Limited(09.11.2015)

Indian Railways awarded GE Global Sourcing India Private Limited a Letter of Award to set up a Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar. In furtherance to i.....

Tags : Railway, locomotives, decentralisation, deregulation



High Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister approves Central assistance of Rs. 7,214.03 crore to States affected by natural disasters(29.01.2019)

The High Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, approved the additional Central assistance from National Disaster Res.....

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Delegation of powers by Central Government(04.01.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 458 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013), the Central Government hereby delegates.....

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Central KYC Records Registry nears operation(12.07.2016)

IRDA announced completion of key steps in the finalisation of Know Your Customer Template for "individuals" and Operating Guidelines for uploading of .....

Tags : Kyc, central repository, multiplicity



Central KYC Records Registry becomes operational(21.07.2016)

The Securities and Exchange Board of India announced the ‘live run’ of the Central KYC Records Registry from 15 July 2016, beginning with new ‘individ.....

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Amendment in the notification of Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 83/2020 - Central Tax, dated the 10th November, 2020(13.12.2022)

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to sub-section (1) of section 37 read with section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2.....

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Time for a dedicated think tank for the North Eastern Region (NER) at the Central Government level(15.05.2018)

Need for thrust on Water and Waterways Strength in the Region, Improving Economic Corridors, Digital Technology as the Future of Connectivity, Address.....

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Centralised Processing of Equalisation Levy Statement Scheme, 2023(07.02.2023)

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 168 of Finance Act, 2016 (28 of 2016), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby make.....

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Fund of Funds to support startups(22.06.2016)

The Central government approved establishment of ‘Fund of Funds for Startups’ at the Small Industries Development Bank of India to extend funding supp.....

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Centralization of certifications under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act and Common Reporting Standard at KYC Registration Agencies(20.02.2024)

1. SEBI circulars CIR/MIRSD/2/2015 dated August 26, 2015 and CIR/MIRSD/3/2015 dated September 10, 2015, and guidance note on FATCA and CRS norms issue.....

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Rs. 200 crore set aside for Central Victim Compensation Fund(14.10.2015)

Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the Central Victim Compensation Fund to provide support to victims of various attacks, including acid attacks, rap.....

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RBI signs MoU on "Supervisory Cooperation and Exchange of Supervisory Information" with the Central Bank of UAE(19.10.2015)

Reserve Bank of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Bank of UAE. The agreement is hoped to increase supervisory co-operation b.....

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Central Fraud Repository comes into operation(21.01.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India notified operation of the Central Fraud Registry from 20 January, 2016. The Registry, first mentioned in the Bank’s

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Central Registration Centre established under Companies Act, 2013(22.01.2016)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has established a Central Registration Centre to process and decide applications for reservation of names under the .....

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Clarifications on levy imposed on jewellery(04.03.2016)

The government issued clarifications on the excise duty of one per cent (without input tax credit) and 12.5 per cent (with input tax credit) levied on.....

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RBI Central Board meets at Mumbai(19.11.2018)

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Central Board met today in Mumbai and discussed the Basel regulatory capital framework, a restructuring scheme for s.....

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Centralized mechanism for reporting the demise of an investor through KRAs(03.10.2023)

1. It has been decided to introduce a centralized mechanism for reporting and verification in case of the demise of an investor and thereby smoothen t.....

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Processing of e-forms and company registration handed to CRC(23.03.2016)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs notified that the Central Registration Centre will have functional jurisdiction of processing and disposal of e-form.....

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Fundamental (Amendment) Rules, 2016(31.05.2016)

New Rules have set the age of superannuation of General Duty Medical Officers and Specialists in teaching, non-teaching and public health cadres of th.....

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Mandatory requirement of AADHAAR for availing the benefit under Central Scheme of "Grant in Aid to Government of Tripura and Mizoram for rehabilitation of Bru Migrants"(02.02.2021)

Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, bring.....

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Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Central Bank of India(10.11.2020)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated November 10, 2020, imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 50 lakh (Rupees Fifty lakh only) on Central Ba.....

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Discussion Paper on Margin Requirements for non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives(05.05.2016)

The Reserve Bank of India released a Paper o.....

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Amendment in Notification No. 34/2018-Central Tax, dated the 10th August, 2018(21.08.2018)

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of t.....

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Autonomy for Central Bank, within the Framework of the RBI Act, Is an Essential and Accepted Governance Requirement: Says Government(31.10.2018)

The autonomy for the Central Bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement. Governments in India have.....

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News

Kerala High Court Asks Centre to Grant Provisional Nod for MBBS Course(16.09.2015)

Kerala HC on appeals filed by three Medical Colleges, has directed Central Government to grant provisional permission to the three self-financing medi.....

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Himachal High Court Seeks Rescue Report on Tunnel Collapse(21.09.2015)

HP High Court has ordered Border Roads Organisation and Central Govt. to file a status report in ongoing operation to rescue three labourers trapped i.....

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Madras High Court Refuses to Direct CBI to Furnish Tamil Translation of FIR(21.09.2015)

Madras High Court has refused to direct Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to furnish to an accused in a corruption case, copies of First Informati.....

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CIC Slams Environment Ministry over its Response on Indira Sagar Polavaram Project(21.09.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed Environment Ministry for its repeated response of "files not traceable" on key projects as it ordered.....

Tags : Central Information Commission,Environment Ministry



CIC Issues Summon to Secretary to L-G over RTI on Tax Fraud(22.09.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) while taking serious view of how an RTI application was handled by Lieutenant Governor secretariat, Information C.....

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NGT Seeks Centre's Reply on Plea Alleging that Waste Treatment Plant is Polluting NCR's Groundwater(23.09.2015)

NGT has sought Ministry of Environment and Forests , Delhi and Haryana Govt.(s), Central Pollution Control Board and others’ response on a plea seekin.....

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CIC: Don’t Make Information Public in Mediation Proceedings in Domestic Disputes(26.11.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that information related to mediation proceedings in domestic disputes should not be made public, as ca.....

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CCI Rejects Complaint against Symantec Corp(26.11.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected allegations of anti-competitive business practices made against anti-virus software maker Symantec C.....

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Bombay Court Orders CBI to File Report on Dabholkar Murder Investigation(01.12.2015)

Bombay High Court has ordered Joint Director of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a status report on investigation into murder of Narendra.....

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NGT Issues Notice to Centre over Plea Seeking Ban on Volkswagen Vehicle Sale(01.12.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought reply from Central Government and Volkswagen, over plea seeking a ban on manufacture and sale of its vehicles.....

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Bombay HC Irks Over Railways for Not Educating Passenger and for Uncomfortable Journeys(03.12.2015)

Bombay HC has expressing serious displeasure over online video of a person falling off a train on Central Railway and said, "Nobody offered him (decea.....

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CIC Seeks Details of Mining Lease and Orders File Inspection(04.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Indian Bureau of Mines to disclose the plans submitted by private entities seeking mining lease.

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CIC Issues Notice to CBSE Officials for Denying Information to Student on Class XII Papers(04.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause notice to two CBSE (Patna) officials for denying a student his answer-sheet by imposing i.....

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Bombay High Court Comes Hard Over Drink and Drive(08.01.2016)

Bombay HC, while ordering Central and State Governments to adopt zero tolerance policy over cases of drink-driving, has stressed that mere presence of.....

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Delhi HC Sets Aside order Asking SC to Share Information on Reserved Verdicts(08.01.2016)

Delhi HC, while setting aside order of its single judge bench, has held that Central Information Commission (CIC) cannot direct any public authority t.....

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Public Sector Firms to Pay 30% Dividend(08.01.2016)

Finance Ministry has asked Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to shell out 30% dividend to the government, and that CPSEs with large cash reser.....

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SC Directs Government to Appoint 3 ICs in 6 Weeks(08.01.2016)

Supreme Court has directed Government to appoint three Information Commissioners (ICs) in the Central Information Commission (CIC), whose posts are ly.....

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Delhi High Court to Centre: Respond to Petition on Marital Rape(12.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed Central Government to respond to a petition seeking criminalisation of marital rape.

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CIC Slams NGT over Spending Thousands to Claim Rs.40(12.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed National Green Tribunal (NGT) for apparently paying over Rs 33,000 as litigation fee to contest its d.....

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NGT Issues Notice to MP Govt. over Rising Pollution in Bhopal(12.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has served notices to Madhya Pradesh Government, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and MP Pollution Control Board (.....

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RBI Operationalise CFR(22.01.2016)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in order to minimize frauds, has operationalised a Central Fraud Registry (CFR) with effect from January 20.

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CIC to NCERT: Why Content on Netaji Reduced in NCERT Books(25.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up NCERT for cutting out content on national leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose and revolutionaries from.....

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Government Launches CRC to Ease Company Incorporation Procedure(25.01.2016)

Corporate Affairs Ministry has launched Central Registration Centre (CRC) to speed up company incorporation related services.

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NGT Directs Inspection of Petrol Pumps Across Delhi-NCR(27.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed inspection of petrol pumps across Delhi-NCR by a committee comprising officials from Central Pollution Cont.....

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Central Information Commission Asks if Subsidy was Given to Medanta Hospital(27.01.2016)

Central Information Commission has directed the Centre and Haryana Government to inform it that whether the private hospital Medanta Medicity was give.....

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CIC Pulls Up Delhi CM Office Over Senior Citizen's Pension Issue(28.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for not applying its mind before transferring petition of a se.....

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CIC Asks Centre and Haryana, Medanta was Given Subsidy in Land Allotment or Not(29.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Centre and Haryana Government to disclose if private hospital Medanta was given any subsidy or conce.....

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NGT to Govt.: Consider Setting Up of ETPs Instead of STPs for Treating Sewage Water(15.01.2016)

NGT has directed Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) to consider setting up effluent treatment.....

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CIC Points Out Serious Procedural Lapses in Inductions of NHAI(15.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has pointed out serious procedural lapses in appointment of officers in important public undertakings like the NH.....

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CIC to Universities and Examining Bodies: Provide Access to Answer Sheets at Rs. 2 Per Page(18.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Universities and examining bodies cannot charge more than Rs.2 per page for providing copies of ev.....

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Delhi HC Seeks CVC’s Response over CIL Appointments(19.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has sought response of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) on a plea challenging the appointment of eight General Managers in Coal.....

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Govt.: No Posting If Employees Fail To Submit Property Returns(19.01.2016)

Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has said that all Central Secretariat Service officers are requested to submit property returns for year .....

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Delhi HC Denies Relief to CBI(22.01.2016)

Delhi High Court has refused to stay a lower court's order that directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to return a few files it seized during .....

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CBDT Relaxes Taxation Norms for Bonds, Debentures Held by Companies(23.03.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), while easing the norms, has said capital gains tax will be computed from the date of acquisition of financial in.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , Bonds, Debentures



CIC Asks Intelligence Bureau: Why Report on Whistleblower Not Been Made Public(30.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued notice to Intelligence Bureau, an organisation exempted from transparency law except in some cases, as.....

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Hyderabad HC Issues Notice to Hyderabad Central University(30.03.2016)

Hyderabad High Court has issued notices to Hyderabad Central University, its Vice Chancellor, Dean, Students Welfare, and the Cyberabad Police Commiss.....

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CIC Issues Notice to HRD Ministry over IGNOU Probe(31.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a showcause notice to Ministry of Human Resource Development and Public Information Officer (PIO) for .....

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CIC: Bar Councils Come Under RTI(31.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that bar associations are constituted under a law made by Parliament and therefore come under Right to .....

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Delhi HC to CIC: Maintain Daily Order Sheet(01.04.2016)

Delhi High Court has directed Central Information Commission (CIC) to maintain daily order sheets following complaints that while appellants' contenti.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes: IT Department to Pay Interest on TDS Refund(27.04.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued directive and said that Income Tax department will now add interest amount to a delayed refund made on excess.....

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SC Issues Notice to Centre, States on Uploading of FIRs within 24 Hours(03.05.2016)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Central and all State Governments on a PIL seeking direction that "each and every" FIR on the official website of p.....

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CIC to DU: Give Information on Law Admissions(05.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Delhi University (DU) to provide information on admission of students to first-year of law degree co.....

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CIC: Notaries Law Need to be Amended(05.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended to Law Ministry to amend law of notaries and update notaries system leaving no scope for falsific.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Notaries Law , Law Ministry



CBDT: Assesse Having Annual Income of over Rs 50 Lakh Must Declare Cost Price of Expensive Assets(05.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said people with annual income of over Rs 50 lakh will have to disclose the acquisition cost of all the asset.....

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CIC Issues Fresh Notice to Sonia Gandhi in RTI Matter(09.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a fresh notice to Congress President Sonia Gandhi to explain her case before its Full Bench on allegat.....

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CBDT Announces Aug 31 as Last Date for Clearing Pending ITRs, Refunds(09.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has declared August 31 as deadline for taxpayers whose ITRs for six assessment years between 2009-10 and 2014-15 .....

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CIC Rules, Cabinet Secretariat Can’t Deny to Disclose Details of Agenda(16.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Cabinet Secretariat can’t deny access to items on agenda of Cabinet after meeting is over under Ri.....

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CIC to Green Ministry: Make Coastal Area Expert Panel Report Public(17.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar’s office to submit the response and to make action taken on expe.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Environment Minister , India’s coastal areas



CIC to NGT: Do Not Charge More Than Rs Two as Photocopy Fee(20.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed NGT to amend its RTI rules and not charge more than Rs two per page for providing photocopies of doc.....

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CBDT: Corrupt Can’t Use Black Money Window(23.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that corrupt individuals will not be eligible to declare their black money under compliance window that .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Black Money Window



CBDT: Publishing Houses Eligible to Claim Additional Depreciation(24.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that publishing houses can claim additional depreciation on plant and machinery deployed by them as.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, Additional Depriciation, publishing houses



CIC Denies Disclosure of Assets & Liabilities of SEBI Chairman(14.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that disclosure of assets and liabilities of SEBI Chairman Sinha is "likely to cause unwarranted invasi.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , SEBI



CBDT Notifies Tax Exemption to Startups from 'Rigour' of Section 56(2)(viib) of Income Tax Act(20.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified tax exemption on investments above fair market rate for startups. The exemption is provided to start.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, section 56(2)(viib) of Income Tax Act, startups



CIC Lifts ‘Iron Curtain’ over the Kerala Cabinet’s Decisions(23.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC), Kerala, has asked State Government to provide, in ten days, details of agendas and minutes regarding controversi.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Government, Kerala Cabinet



CBDT Grants TDS Exemption for Seven Transactions(23.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has helped improve cash flows for Payment System Companies by exempting seven types of transactions from TDS obli.....

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CIC Directs Issue of Notices in Names of the-then Chiefs of Political Parties(24.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed its Registrar to issue fresh notices in the names of the then Chiefs of political parties after acti.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Sonia Gandhi



CBEC: KKC Only on Services Rendered, Billed from June 1(27.06.2016)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued a notification granting exemption from Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) for services rendered and invoi.....

Tags : Central Board of Excise and Customs , Krishi Kalyan Cess



CIC Directs Rural Development Ministry to Disclose Land Acquisition Ordinance(28.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has given a pro-disclosure order and directed Rural Development Ministry to divulge Cabinet note, file notings an.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Rural Development Ministry



CIC Suggests Declaration of Threat of Honour Killing in Marriage Form(12.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has suggested to Central and State Governments to include a declaration by couple who intend to have a court marr.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Honour Killing



Delhi HC Rules Central Tax on Short-Term Accommodation in Hotels 'Unconstitutional'(16.08.2016)

Delhi HC has struck down a central tax on short term accommodation of less than three months in a hotel, inn, guest house, club or campsite as "uncons.....

Tags : Delhi HC, central tax , Hotels



CIC Asks Govt. to Reveal Bio-Safety Data on GM Mustard Trials(16.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Environment Ministry to reveal safety data regarding trials of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard wit.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , GM Mustard Trials



CIC: Duly Consider Public Interest While Deciding RTI on ITR(16.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Income Tax department to "duly consider the larger public interest" while responding to an RTI requ.....

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CIC Issues Show Cause Notice to 2 Scientists in Environment Ministry(17.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause notice to two scientists of Environment Ministry for not following its orders to proacti.....

Tags : Central Information Commission ,Environment Ministry



CIC: Information on Disbanded Army Intel Unit can't be Sought(19.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has dismissed appeal seeking disclosure of internal Army report on now-disbanded intelligence unit, Technical Ser.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Technical Service Division



Madras HC Seeks Centre’s Response Over Crop Insurance Scheme(01.09.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered Central Government to file affidavit stating as to when the proposed new crop insurance scheme for farmers will be final.....

Tags : Madras High Court,Crop Insurance Scheme,Central Government



Delhi HC Slams Centre for Ignoring Important IP Statutory Provision(02.09.2015)

Delhi HC has issued notice to Central Government on a PIL filed by IP expert Shamnad Basheer, alleging weak enforcement of an important statutory prov.....

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Supreme Court Annoys With Central Govt. Over PoW Issue(03.09.2015)

Supreme Court has annoyed with Central Govt. and asked that if India’s river water disputes could be agitated before international forum, then why 54 .....

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Delhi High Court: Treat All Paramilitary Forces as Organised Services(04.09.2015)

Delhi High Court has ordered Central Government to consider all paramilitary forces, including Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, In.....

Tags : Delhi High Court ,Central Government



Supreme Court Seeks Information on Steps Taken by Govt. on Retrieval of Black Money(04.09.2015)

Supreme Court has sought information from Central Government on steps taken to implement recommendations of Special Investigation Team (SIT) on retrie.....

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CIC: UGC Must Give Clarifications on Recognized Courses(06.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC), while rejecting the plea of Higher Education Regulator, has said that UGC and other public authorities cannot de.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, CIC, UGC, RTI



CIC: Develop System to Compensate Prisoners Kept in Jail for More than Term(07.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked country's largest prison Tihar to develop a system of giving compensation to inmates who have been inca.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Tihar, compensation



Delhi High Court: Special Courts Cannot Direct CBI to Probe a Case(28.12.2015)

Delhi High Court has ruled that the special courts constituted under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, cannot direct the Central Bureau of Inves.....

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CIC Seeks Information on Action Taken Against Those Who Leaked Information on IFS Officer Sanjiv(31.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Prime Minister's Office to disclose details of any action taken against people for allegedly leaking .....

Tags : Central Information Commission , IFS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi



CCI Permits Union Bank's 49% Stake Buy in Union KBC AMC(31.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC)has approved Union Bank of India's proposed acquisition of 49 per cent stake in Union KBC Asset Management Company.....

Tags : Central Information Commission , Union KBC Asset Management Company



CIC: Can't Disclose All Government Email IDs(04.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that email IDs of all government officials cannot be provided under the Right to Information Act as it .....

Tags : Central Information Commission , email IDs , Right to Information Act



CBDT Issues New Income Tax Reporting Norms for High Value Transactions(04.01.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified norms under which cash receipts and high value transactions beyond a certain threshold will have to.....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes, High Value Transactions



NGT Tells Centre, UP Take Clear Stand on Next Steps over Cleaning Ganga(05.01.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Central Government and Uttar Pradesh Government to take a clear stand .....

Tags : National Green Tribunal , Central Pollution Control Board, Ganga, Uttar Pradesh Government



CIC: Records of Loans to Adani Groups Cannot be Disclosed under RTI(28.11.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that records related to loans given to industries promoted by Gautam Adani cannot be disclosed as these .....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Gautam Adani , State Bank of India , Loans



CIC Discarding Away RTI Applications Without Photo Identity Proof(27.10.2015)

Contrary to the RTI Act rules, the Central Information Commission (CIC) is asking applicants to furnish a copy of a photo identity card with applicati.....

Tags : RTI Act , Central Information Commission



CBEC: No Service Tax for Title Transfer in Property(27.10.2015)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified that in case of sale of flats, title transfer after issuance of an occupancy certificate is e.....

Tags : Central Board of Excise and Customs , Title Transfer



CBDT Issues Final Rules for Taxing Share Buy Back by Companies(20.10.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new Rule 44BB for computing amount received by a company in respect of issue of share for computin.....

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Delhi HC Notices Central Board of Film Certification over Appeal Against Film Certificate(24.10.2016)

Delhi High Court has said there appeared to be no provision in Cinematograph Act to allow a third party to appeal against certification granted to a f.....

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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Inquiry Report of Collision & Sinking of INS Vindhyagiri(24.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected a plea of providing inquiry / investigation report of collision and sinking of INS Vindhyagiri, whic.....

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Bombay HC Rejects Parole Plea, Allows Surgery in Hospital(25.10.2016)

Bombay High Court, while allowing a prisoner to undergo reconstruction surgery at a Kolhapur Hospital, has refused to release a prisoner from Kolhapur.....

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CIC: Accused Entitled to Copy of Complaint in Sexual Harassment Cases(10.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has clarified that if a complaint of sexual harassment is made against an individual/individuals, they are entitl.....

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CBDT: Sebi-Registered FPIs get I-T Filing Relief(11.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that incomplete or deficient returns filed by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) would not be treat.....

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CBDT Increases Monetary Limit for Court Appeal by Income Tax (I -T) Department(14.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in order to cut down on frivolous litigation and taxpayers grievances, has issued fresh directions revising monet.....

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Supreme Court to Centre: Adhere to Rs. 24,000 per week Withdrawal Cap Notification(16.12.2016)

Supreme Court has said that Centre should adhere to its notification allowing withdrawal of Rs 24,000 per week from bank accounts after demonetisation.....

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Supreme Court Questions Centre over Access to Large Piles of New Currency by Few(16.12.2016)

Supreme Court has asked Government how some individuals had access to large piles of new currency when banks refused customers even their weekly quota.....

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Supreme Court Refuses Interim Relief over Demonetization Drive(19.12.2016)

Supreme Court has refused to grant interim relief in a batch of cases challenging Government’s demonetization scheme and referred them to a constituti.....

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Centre Notifies Regulations for Liquidation Process Under New Bankruptcy Code(19.12.2016)

Central Government has notified rules by which companies can go through liquidation under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.

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CIC to AMU: Remove Inequality in Re-Check of Supplementary Papers(01.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Executive Council of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to make appropriate changes in process of re—evalu.....

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SC Asks Centre: Explain Move to Introduce GM Mustard(02.02.2016)

SC has sought an explanation from Central Government on its proposed move to introduce herbicide resistant mustard, cotton and corn in the face of a c.....

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CIC: No Need to Disclose Records Related to Dorje’s Visit(02.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) , while observing that disclosure of documents related to visit of Ogyen Trinley Dorje to Sikkim can adversly aff.....

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CBDT Issues Norms for Faster Refund in Pending Tax Demand Cases(02.02.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued guidelines for expeditious tax refund of up to Rs.5,000 in cases where the department wants to adjust .....

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Govt: Certificate of Incorporation Shall Mention Company’s PAN Number(31.01.2017)

Central Government has notified Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2017 which came into force on 30.01.2017 that mandates to mention Company’s.....

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Delhi HC Notices AAP Govt Over Non Implementation of CIC Order on Environ Cost(01.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has sought response of Delhi Government on why it has not complied with a 2011 Central Information Commission (CIC) order to display .....

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NGT Seeks Report on Waste-to-Energy and Thermal Power Plants(08.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to submit within a week inspection report on waste-to-energy and ther.....

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Delhi HC Permits CBI Plea Against Trial Court Order(11.02.2016)

Delhi High Court has junked a trial court order directing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to return documents seized during raids at Delhi CM Ar.....

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CIC to Delhi CM: Make Expenses Public on Ads(12.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that office of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should disclose expenses incurred on advertising Gov.....

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CIC Directs CBSE to Permit Inspection of Smriti Irani’s School Records(18.01.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to permit examination of Textiles Minister Smriti Irani'.....

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CBDT: No TDS or Advance Tax Credit For Disclosure Made Under PMGKY(19.01.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that no credit will be allowed against advance tax paid or Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) or Tax Coll.....

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Centre OKs Jallikattu Ordinance(23.01.2017)

Central Government has cleared an ordinance on Jallikattu, paving way for Tamil Nadu Government to promulgate it in an effort to end protests that hav.....

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CBDT Provides Investors Tax Relief on Investment Gains(10.03.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in order to reduce litigations between investors and the Income-Tax Department, has allowed investors to decide .....

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CIC: Ministers Answerable Under RTI(14.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that Ministers in Union and State Cabinets are “public authorities” liable to answer public questions a.....

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Bombay HC: Using Part of National Emblem Violates Rules(14.03.2016)

Bombay HC has rapped Central Government for taking a stand that part use of national emblem does not amount to violation of provisions of the Emblems .....

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CIC Junks Need Of Hard Copies For Online Appeals(16.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has done away with the mandatory provision of sending signed hard copy of appeals through post even though the ap.....

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CIC Seeks Reply from MP, MLA as to Why They Should Not be Declared "Public Authority"(17.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued show cause notices to a BJP MP and a Nagaland MLA, in separate cases, seeking their explanation why th.....

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CIC Seeks CM's Reply over Address Change RTI(21.03.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Kejriwal to respond to this RTI query, which sought to know how he was allowed to change his address du.....

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CIC: Make Public Godse’s Statement in Bapu’s Assassination Trial(20.02.2017)

Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has ruled that statement of Nathuram Godse, along with other relevant records related to assassination of Mahat.....

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CIC: Modi’s Claim to Govt. Can’t be Disclosed(13.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has refused to disclose communication President Pranab Mukherjee had with Narendra Modi when he was called to for.....

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NGT Seeks Report on Groundwater Quality Near Defunct Bandhwari Waste Treatment Plant(18.04.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Central Ground Water Authority to submit a report on the quality of groundwater near the defunct Bandhwari .....

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CIC Slams BCI for Not Following Mandatory RTI Clause(18.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has slammed Bar Council of India (BCI) for not following mandatory proactive disclosure clause of the Right to In.....

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CIC Recommends Action Against RTI Activist for Misuse of Law(21.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended action against an RTI applicant for misusing the law to harass his colleagues in Bhai Parmanand I.....

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CIC Directs IB to Provide Info to IFS Whistleblower(25.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Intelligence Bureau (IB) to provide its report to whistleblower Sanjiv Chaturvedi, an Indian Forest .....

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CIC Rejects Plea Seeking Details of PM Modi’s Passport Application(06.03.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld CPIO’s refusal to provide to an RTI applicant copies of applications submitted by Prime Minister Naren.....

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CIC: L-G Can’t Claim Immunity(26.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed L-G of Delhi and Union Home Ministry to disclose report on basis of which Delhi Assembly was dissolv.....

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CIC: All Agusta Westland Deal Documents in CBI Custody Cannot be Disclosed(27.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has observed that as all documents related to the signing of Agusta Westland deal is in custody of CBI and that t.....

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Income Declaration & Tax Dispute Resolution Schemes to Come into Force from Tomorrow(31.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said that the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 and the Direct and Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Schemes 2016.....

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CIC: Disclosure of IT Return Information Under RTI Invades Privacy of Assessee(19.04.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld an order rejecting an RTI application seeking details of income tax returns of a person on ground that.....

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Government Notifies Remaining Sections of RERA, Act Shall Come into Full Force From May 1, 2017(20.04.2017)

Central Government has issued a notification announcing that sections 3-19, 40, 59-70, 79 and 80 of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.....

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Government Notifies Provisions Permitting Inbound Merger & Outbound Merger in India(20.04.2017)

Government has notified Section 234 of Companies Act 2013 (2013 Act) which permits cross border mergers with effect from 13 April 2017 paving way for .....

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Government Notifies Draft Rules for Abolishing Red Beacons, No Exemption For President, PM, CJI(21.04.2017)

Central Government is all set to abolish ‘Lal Batti’ culture and has notified draft rules for abolishing red beacons which will be effective from May .....

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PMO to CIC: Cannot Declassify Bose’s File(28.08.2015)

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has admitted before Central Information Commission (CIC) that it has files related to Bose but did not give any specific.....

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Centre Sets Stock-Holding Limits for Sugar Mills(12.09.2016)

Central Government has imposed stock-holding limits on sugar mills and said sugar mills should not hold stocks in excess of 37 per cent of their total.....

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Central Government Enforces Certain Provision of Companies Act, 2013, as on 9.09.2016(13.09.2016)

Centre has notified that provisions of section 227, clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 242, clauses (c) and (g) of sub-section (2) of section 24.....

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CIC Asks PMO to be Cautious over Delay in Reply to RTI Queries(15.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has cautioned the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to adopt “due seriousness” in handling of Right to Information ap.....

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CBDT Issues New Scrutiny Notices with E-Facility for Taxpayers(27.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified revised income tax scrutiny notices enabling tax payers to resolve issues arising out of scrutiny of.....

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CBDT Enters into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement with Indian Taxpayers(29.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into Five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreement with Indian taxpayers during June, 2017.

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#GST Rollout: RCM Not Applicable to Intra-State Supply of Goods, Services Below Rs. 5000(29.06.2017)

Central Government has notified that Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) is not applicable to intra-State supply of goods & services made by an unregistere.....

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CIC Seeks Details of LTC Cases(29.08.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Department of Space to make public details of the investigation against those officials accused .....

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CBDT: Now File Statement of Financial Transaction at Tin Facilitating Centers(02.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has enabled filing of Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) at Tin Facilitating Centers (TIN-FC).

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CIC Slaps Max Penalty for Denying Information on Illegal Constructions Near Taj Mahal(06.06.2017)

Central Information Commissioner has imposed maximum penalty of Rs. 25,000 on two officials of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for failing to pro.....

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CBDT: PAN Mandatory for Refund of TDS on Immovable Property(07.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified amendment in income Tax Rules making it mandatory to furnish PAN details in Form 26B instead of TAN.....

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CBEC Releases Transition Rules Approved by GST Council(08.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has unveiled Transition Rules as finalized by GST Council in its meeting held on New Delhi last week.

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CBDT Notifies New Safe Harbour Regime(09.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a new safe harbour regime to reduce transfer pricing disputes, to provide certainty to taxpayers, to.....

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CIC to Sports Ministry: Is BCCI a National Sports Federation?(12.06.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has questioned status of BCCI, asking Sports Ministry to clarify if it is a national sports federation.

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CBDT: Trade Advances cannot be treated as ‘Deemed Dividend’(14.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that trade advances would not attract provisions of “deemed dividend” under provisions of Section 2.....

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CBDT: Payment of ‘Passenger Service Fee’ by an Airline to Airport Operator Does Not Attract TDS(14.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a circular clarifying that payment of ‘Passenger Service Fee’ made by an airline to Airport Operator d.....

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CIC Directs RBI To Appoint Nodal CPIO(14.06.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Reserve Bank of India to appoint a Nodal Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), in addition to c.....

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CIC: 'BCCI' a Public Authority, Must Disclose Information Under RTI(19.06.2017)

Central Information Commissioner has declared BCCI to be a public authority and directed the Board to disclose information sought by RTI applicant.

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CBDT Notifies Rule for Computing Interest Income for Secondary Adjustments Under Transfer Pricing(19.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended Income Tax Rules, 1962 and inserted Rule 10CB for computing interest income for secondary adjustments.....

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CBDT Notifies Revised Form 3CE for APA Seeking Taxpayer Identification Number of AE(20.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified revised Form 3CE for Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) wherein furnishing of Taxpayer Identification.....

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#GST: Central Goods & Services Rules-2017 Notified, Will Be Effective From Tomorrow(21.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) in exercise of powers conferred by section 164 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 has notified Cen.....

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#GST Rollout: RCM Applicable to Supply of Lottery, Cashew Nuts, Silk Yarn, Bidi Wrapper Leaves(29.06.2017)

Central Government has notified list of goods (State-running Lottery, Cashew Nuts, Silk Yarn, Bidi Wrapper Leaves, Tobacco leaves etc.) taxable under .....

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#GST Rollout: Govt Mandates Aadhaar based Verification for CGST, No Bank Account Based Verification(29.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has issued a Notification mandating Aadhaar based Electronic Verification Code for purpose of CGST.

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#GST Rollout: Govt Amends Provisions relating to Composition Levy under CGST & UTGST Act(29.06.2017)

Central Government has notified that manufactures of ice-cream, pan masala and tobacco cannot opt for composition levy under Central Good and Services.....

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#GST Rollout: Govt Amends Registration Rules(29.06.2017)

Central Government has notified amendments made to Registration Rules under CGST, which says that registration granted to a tax payer can be cancelled.....

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#GST Rollout:CBEC Notifies Remaining CGST Rules, Applicable from 1st July 2017(29.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified remaining Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Rules which applicable from 1st July 2017.

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#GST Rollout:Govt Sets Up War Room to Deal with GST Queries(29.06.2017)

Government has created a special war room to act as as single window for resolution of any GST-related issue. It will operate from eight in the mornin.....

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CIC Directs Disclosure of Numeric Data of Officers Facing Corruption Charges(04.07.2017)

Central Information Commission has directed Government to disclose numeric details of pending as well as disclosed Departmental/ Vigilance/ Court case.....

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CIC Asks Centre to Give Polavaram Project Information to RTI Applicant(12.10.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued a show cause to Environment Ministry’s Public Information Officer H.C. Choudhury for not providing inf.....

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Bombay HC Directs Railways to Take Up Crowd Management Techniques(15.10.2015)

Bombay High Court has directed Central and Western Railway Authorities to take up crowd management techniques to ensure a smooth ride for sub-urban ra.....

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CIC Orders Indian Navy to Make Public, Report on Lt Cdr Rahul Nair Death(28.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Indian Navy to make public the inquiry report on death of Lt Cdr Rahul Nair during a 2010 air show ev.....

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Central Information Commission Kendriya Bhandar within the Purview of RTI Act(03.10.2016)

Central Information Commission has declared Government Employees' Cooperative Society Kendriya Bhandar to be a public authority under the Right to Inf.....

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Central Information Commission Slams Income Tax ‘Informer’ for Using RTI to Earn Incentives(03.10.2016)

Central Information Commission has admonished a Right to Information (RTI) applicant who was allegedly seeking massive information from the Income Tax.....

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CIC to Centre: 'Clarify Stand on Claims of Taj Mahal Being a Shiva Temple'(14.08.2017)

Central Information Commission has recommended that Ministry of Culture should clarify its stand on conflicting claims regarding Taj Mahal being a Shi.....

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Madras High Court to Centre: Give Two Helmets With Every New Two-Wheeler(23.09.2015)

Madras High Court has ordered Central Government to issue suitable direction to helmet manufacturers for two-wheelers to provide helmet lock as a comp.....

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CIC Imposes Penalty of Re 1 on RTI Applicant(21.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has slapped penalty of Re one on an RTI applicant who was acting as a front for a pesticide lobbying group seekin.....

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CIC: Inquire Fake Birth Certificates Racket in NDMC(26.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered inquiry into "gross irregularities" in issuance of fake birth certificates by North Delhi Municipal C.....

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Central Information Commission: Officers However High Not Above RTI Act(18.07.2017)

Central Information Commission has treated Chief Vigilance Officer of Employees State Insurance Company (ESIC) as its deemed PIO, and issued him a sho.....

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NGT: No Groundwater Extraction from Ganga Basin Unless Permitted by CGWA(20.07.2017)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered a complete ban on extraction of groundwater for industrial and commercial purposes along Ganga floodplains u.....

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CBDT Issues Clarification on MAT Provisions Relating to Ind AS Compliant Companies(26.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued clarification on Implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions relating to Indian Accountin.....

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CIC Raps MoEF for Withholding Information on K'taka Grasslands Issue(29.10.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has rapped Environment Ministry for withholding information related to construction work in ecologically- sensiti.....

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CCI Dismisses Complaints against Jaypee Group(29.10.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has dismissed five complaints against Jaypee Group entities Jaiprakash Associates and Jaypee Infratech which had .....

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CCI Rejects Complaint against Karnataka Government(29.10.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has rejected allegations of unfair business practices made against Karnataka government and non-profit group Kann.....

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NGT to CGWA: Test Ground Water in Malanjkhand Copper Project(02.11.2015)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) to test ground water in 10 kms radius in the Malanjkhand copper projec.....

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CIC Orders Inquiry Into Notes Exchanged at Delhi Post Office Branches(20.09.2017)

Central Information Commission has ordered an inquiry into the exchange of old currency notes after demonetisation at post office branches in Pinto Pa.....

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CBEC: No Refund of Unutilised Input Tax Credit on Corduroy Fabrics Supply(26.09.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified that refund cannot be allowed on unutilised input tax credit on corduroy fabrics supply under .....

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CBDT Notifies Emails as New Communication Mode with Taxpayers(07.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified use of emails as new mode of communication between taxman and taxpayers, as part of government's e-i.....

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Delhi HC Stays CIC’s 2012 Order to Disclose Institutional Donors Details to PMNRF(16.11.2016)

Delhi High Court has stayed operation of a 2012 order passed by Central Information Commission (CIC) asking Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMN.....

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CIC Directs Army to Share Macchil Encounter Info(17.11.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Army to provide details to an RTI applicant about Court Martial of five soldiers in fake encounter o.....

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CIC Notices DU’s CPIO for Rejecting RTI Application on Modi’s Degree(21.11.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued show cause notice to Delhi University’s Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) asking why maximum p.....

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Bombay HC Suggests Railways to Run Locals from Churchgate to Central Suburbs(24.11.2016)

Bombay High Court has suggested Railways to consider starting trains from Churchgate to Central Suburbs like Thane, Dombivli, Ambernath and so on to r.....

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CAT: Temprorary, Ad Hoc & Contract Staff Also Entitled To Maternity Leave(25.10.2017)

Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has said that temporary, ad hoc and contract women employees are also entitled to maternity leave and consequent.....

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Bombay HC to CBI: Provide Approver’s Statements to Sheena Bora Murder Case Accused(01.07.2016)

Bombay HC has ordered Central Bureau of Investigation court to hand over statements recorded by accused-turned-approver Shyamvar Rai to all accused in.....

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Gujarat HC Stays CIC Order on PM Modi's Degree(04.07.2016)

Gujarat High Court has stayed Central Information Commission (CIC) order asking the Gujarat University to provide details of the MA degree of Prime Mi.....

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SC Seeks Central Govt.’s Response over Implementation of OROP(11.07.2016)

SC has sought Central Government’s response on a petition related to One Rank One Pension (OROP) implementation, alleging that NDA Government led by P.....

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CIC to CPIO of Supreme Court: Disclose Action Taken in NEET Judgment Leak Case(04.05.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) of Supreme Court to disclose what action has been taken on.....

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CIC to Ministry of Law & Justice: Disclose Status of MoP for Judges, Judicial Accountability Bill(04.05.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has expressed anguish over lack of transparency and accountability in process of appointment of Judges and direct.....

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CIC: Initiate Steps to Introduce RTI Stamps for Payment of RTI Fees(08.05.2017)

Central Information Commission has reiterated its recommendation for issue of RTI-stamps or numbered RTI-coupons as mode for payment of RTI-fees.

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CIC: Impediment in Self Defence in Penal Proceedings is Violation of Human Rights(29.06.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that it is the human right of a person accused of sexual harassment in his capacity as a citizen and acc.....

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NGT Orders Inspection of 13 Effluent Plants(13.08.2015)

NGT has ordered Central Pollution Control Board, DPCC and IIT Delhi to conduct a joint inspection of 13 common effluent treatment plants in order to i.....

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CIC Seeks Report on Sale of Illicit Tobacco Trading Inside Tihar(18.08.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Tihar Jail Authorities to inquire and submit a report before it within three months on alleged illi.....

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SC to CBI: File Vyapam Forensic Report in 6 Weeks(30.08.2016)

SC has directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a forensic report regarding electronic evidences being examined by Central Forensic Scie.....

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CIC to PMO: Respond to RTI Query on Modi's Black Money Promise(02.09.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has asked Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to reply to RTI applicant, who wishes to know status of black money that .....

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CIC Seeks Info on Steps Taken to Reclaim Koh-i-Noor, Tipu Sultan’s Sword(29.08.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and Ministry of Culture to intimate an RTI applicant about the efforts.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea for CBI Probe Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in 'Land for Railway Job Scam'(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for registration of a fresh case agains.....

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Delhi High Court Sets Aside CVC's Inquiry Against Walmart India(05.09.2018)

Delhi High Court has set aside the Central Vigilance Commission's inquiry into bribery allegations against American retail giant Walmart's Indian arm.

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CIC to Forest Authorities: Whether Forest Clearance Granted to Polavaram Project(01.10.2015)

Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has ordered Union Ministry of Environment and Forests to inform whether forest rights of tribal people were rec.....

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CIC Directs JNU to Disclose Steps Undertaken to Prevent Thefts on Campus(17.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) must pro-actively disclose steps taken to ward off menace of thef.....

Tags : Central Information Commission, Jawaharlal Nehru University, theft



CIC: Constitution Club Public Authority under RTI Act(19.10.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that Constitution Club which is a "platform for interaction amongst past and present member of Parliamen.....

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CBI Court Convicts Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in Rape Case, Quantum of Sentence on Monday(25.08.2017)

Special Central Bureau of Investigation court has convicted Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case registered against him in 20.....

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Delhi HC Upholds CIC Order, Says IB Liable to Share Report on Whistleblower IFS Officer(28.08.2017)

Delhi High Court has upheld order of Central Information Commission directing the Intelligence Bureau & Ministry of Environment and Forests to share w.....

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SC Allows Student’s Plea for Admission to Medical College in Central Pool Quota(23.10.2018)

Supreme Court has allowed a petition filed by a student from Nagaland and directed AN Magadh Medical College, Gaya, Bihar to admit her under the Cent.....

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CIC Slams Environment Ministry for Not Disclosing an Intelligence Bureau Report(01.04.2016)

Central Information Commissioner (CIC) has given show-cause notice to environment ministry for not disclosing an Intelligence Bureau (IB) report which.....

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CIC Directs Disclosure of UPA's Decision over De-Notifying 123 Wakf Properties(01.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered disclosure of all records related to UPA Government's decision to de-notify 123 Wakf properties which.....

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Central Government Employees Need to Declare Assets by April 15(04.04.2016)

All central government employees have been asked to mandatorily file details of their assets and liabilities, including those of their spouse and depe.....

Tags : Central Government Employees, Lokpal Act



CIC Directs Govt. to Release Biosafety Data on GM Crops(07.04.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Environment Ministry to release biosafety data regarding all Genetically Modified (GM) crops in .....

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Rajasthan High Court: Remove All Central Park Encroachments(11.04.2018)

Rajasthan High Court has directed the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) to remove all encroachments on the 322-bigha Central Park in the heart of the.....

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SC: Form Panel to Look Into Pensioner Medical Claim Under CGHS(16.04.2018)

Supreme Court has asked Health and Family Welfare Ministry to “expeditiously” set up a high-powered committee to deal with medical reimbursement claim.....

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION - EVMs are 'Information' Under RTI Act: CIC(25.02.2019)

Central Information Commission has ruled that an Electronic Voting Machine is “information” under Right to Information Act and can be demanded by an a.....

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CIC Seeks Disclosure of Every Action on Misconduct of Lawyers(22.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Bar Council of Delhi to proactively make public the cases of professional misconduct, both proved an.....

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CCI Endorses NCPCR Guidelines in Schools(25.07.2016)

Central Information of India (CCI) has endorsed guidelines laid down by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), for Eliminating Co.....

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CIC to School Boards: Record Corporal Punishment Data, Take Action(27.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has said that all school education boards must take note of cases of corporal punishment in their schools, form a.....

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Central Electricity Regulatory Commission Proposes To Introduce E-Hearing From June(19.05.2017)

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has proposed to introduce e-hearing facility from June, 2017.

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CIC to Indian Navy: Disclose Why India Accepted Cost Escalation for Gorshkov(22.05.2017)

Central Information Commission has asked Indian Navy to disclose reasons for India agreeing to cost escalation by Russia for purchase of refurbished a.....

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CIC: Private Hospitals 'Fleecing' Patients for Cardiac Stent(22.05.2017)

Central Information Commission, while taking a serious view of private hospitals "fleecing" patients for cardiac stents, has directed Employees State .....

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Central Information Commission to RBI: Disclose Names of Big Defaulters(28.05.2019)

Central Information Commission has directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose the list of big loan defaulters it had sent to banks for resol.....

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Centre: Service Charge at Hotels, Restaurants is Optional(03.01.2017)

Central Government has reiterated that customers dissatisfied with service could choose not to pay service charge levied by a hotel or restaurant.

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Govt. Amends Employees Insurance Norms to Increase Wage Ceiling From Rs 15,000 to Rs 21,000 P/M(05.01.2017)

Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified amendments to Employees’ State Insurance (Central) Rules, 1950 to increase wage ceiling from INR 15,000.....

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CIC: Indian Banks Association A Public Authority Under RTI(23.11.2017)

Central Information Commission has declared the Indian Banks Association (IBA) a public authority accountable under the Right to Information Act, 2005.....

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Supreme Court Allows Centre to Relocate Forces from Darjeeling to Gujarat(28.11.2017)

Supreme Court has permitted Centre to withdraw four of the eight companies of the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) from strife-torn Darjeeling.....

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CIC: Delhi Soccer Association is a Public Authority Under the RTI Act(04.12.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled that the Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) is a public authority under the Right to Information Act.

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CBDT Notifies New Depreciation Rates on Vehicles Purchased Between 23.08. 2019 to 31.03.2020(24.09.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has notified new depreciation rates of 30% and 45% on vehicles purchased between 23.08.2019 to 31.03.2020. The rat.....

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Demonetisation Cases: Central Board of Direct Taxes Extends Taxman's Deadline to December 31(27.09.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the deadline up to December 31 for the Income-Tax department to complete the final assessment of about 87,0.....

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CIC to Army: Identify Men Mutilated by Enemy(29.07.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Army to provide details of soldiers whose bodies were mutilated by insurgents and enemy soldiers duri.....

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Madras High Court Says 'No' to Levy of Additional Fees Under Central Motor Vehicle Rules(10.04.2017)

Madras High Court has struck down a notification issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, which called for imposition o.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Vires of Section 35F of Central Excise Act(17.04.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) challenging constitutional validity of Section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944.

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CIC Directs IT Department to Probe into Leak of IT Returns to Third Parties(17.04.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Income Tax Department to investigate into an incident of IT returns of an RTI applicant being releas.....

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Reveal Probe Records on Lal Bahadur Shastri’s Death: CIC(15.05.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office and Ministries of External Affairs and Home to make public the records o.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Centre’s Plea Against Order to Promote IRS Officer(25.05.2018)

Delhi High Court has dismissed Centre’s appeal challenging Central Administrative Tribunal order and directed it to give promotion to Indian Revenue S.....

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CBDT: Direct Tax Case Pending in Arbitration Without Appeal Eligible Under Vivad se Vishwas Scheme(06.03.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has clarified that if the direct tax case is pending in arbitration without appeal pending, it is eligible to apply unde.....

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FSSAI is Independent Authority and CAT has No Jurisdiction Over It: CAT(24.04.2019)

Central Administrative Tribunal has said that Food Safety & Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) is an independent statutory authority and unless a spe.....

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CBDT Reiterates: PAN-Aadhaar Linkage Compulsory to File Income Tax Returns(25.04.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again reiterated that the linking of Aadhaar with PAN Card is mandatory for filing income tax returns.

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CBDT Reiterates: PAN-Aadhaar Linkage Compulsory to File Income Tax Returns(25.04.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again reiterated that the linking of Aadhaar with PAN Card is mandatory for filing income tax returns.

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Bombay HC to CBDT: Reconsider Its Proposal to Incentivise CIT (A) to Enhance Assessments(25.04.2019)

Bombay High Court has asked Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) to reconsider its decision to incentivize the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) .....

Tags : Central Board of Direct Taxes , Bombay High Court, Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)



CIC: Staff Entitled To Know About Financial Status of Company(25.04.2019)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that employee is entitled to know under Right To Information Act 2005 about the financial status of the .....

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Staff Entitled to Know About Financial Status of Company: CIC(26.04.2019)

Central Information Commission has held that an employee is entitled to know under Right to Information Act, 2005 about the financial status of the em.....

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MHA Directs West Bengal Government to Allow Central Teams to Work(22.04.2020)

Union Home Ministry has directed the West Bengal Government to extend cooperation to the inter-ministerial central teams (ICMT) in the State to assess.....

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Rajasthan HC Put Stay on Central University of Rajasthan Appointments(11.08.2016)

Rajasthan HC has stayed appointment of several academic staff at the Central University of Rajasthan (CUR) in response to two different petitions.

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CBDT Forms Committee to Recommend Measures For Expeditious Recovery of Tax Arrears(29.05.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued an Office Memorandum to constitute a 7 member committee to recommend measures for expeditious recovery.....

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CBDT Asks Taxpayers to Link Aadhaar with PAN Using SMS(31.05.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has directed taxpayers to link their Aadhaar with their PAN, using an SMS-based facility.

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CBDT: No Need to Submit Form 15G/15H Every Time When Payment is Due(01.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that Form 15G/15H need not be filed every time when payment is due, instead the depositor is requir.....

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Govt Extends Due Date for Filing Statement of Financial Transaction to June 30(01.06.2017)

Central Government has extended last date for filing Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) Returns to 30th June 2017.

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Delhi HC Decides Not to Use Centralised AC System as Precautionary Measure(04.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has decided to not to use the centralised air conditioning system as a precautionary measure to curb the spreading of the coronavirus.....

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Delhi HC Asks CAT to Consider Commencing Hearing via Video Conferencing(11.05.2020)

Delhi High Court has urged the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to consider commencing hearing of urgent matters via video conferencing during th.....

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Centre Grants Relaxations to NRIs on 'Residential Status' Under Income Tax Act(11.05.2020)

Central Government has granted relaxations to the criteria for determining 'residential status' under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the fi.....

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Karnataka HC Allows CST Refund to Wipro for Period Covered by Foreign Trade Policy(08.08.2017)

Karnataka High Court has allowed Wipro GE Healthcare Private Limited's refund claim of around 20 crores paid as Central Sales Tax (CST) for the period.....

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Karnataka HC: Non-Compliance of SOP Should Not be Ground to Prohibit Candidate from Writing Exam(30.07.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has extended the due date of filing Income Tax Returns for the Financial Year 2018-19 to 30th September 2020.

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#New Education Policy 2020 : Undergraduate Degree Courses to Have Multiple Exit Options(30.07.2020)

Central Government has proposed that the undergraduate degree courses will be of either 3 or 4- year duration, with multiple exit options. The 4-year .....

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#New Education Policy 2020 : HRD?Ministry to be Renamed as Education Ministry(30.07.2020)

Central Government has notified that the Ministry of Human Resource Development would be renamed as Education Ministry.

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#New Education Policy 2020 : New Pedagogical and Curricular Structure(30.07.2020)

Government has changed 10+2 structure in school education with a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring of 5+3+3+4 covering ages 3-18. In the ne.....

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#New Education Policy 2020 : Importance of Board Exam to be reduced(30.07.2020)

Government has reduced the importance of board exam, exam will be conducted in two parts:?Objective and descriptive. Exams shall be conducted twice a .....

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#New Education Policy 2020 : No Hard Separation of Streams for Students(30.07.2020)

Central Government has notified that there will be no hard separation among ‘curricular’, ‘extracurricular’, or ‘co-curricular’, among ‘arts’, ‘humani.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Central Educational Institutions (Reservations in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill(02.07.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Central Educational Institutions (Reservations in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019. It seeks to provide for the reservation of pos.....

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Parliament Approves Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(03.07.2019)

Parliament has approved Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that seeks to extend the period for reconstitution of the Central Council f.....

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Parliament Passes Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill, 2019(04.07.2019)

Parliament has passed Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Bill 2019. The Bill enables Universities or colleges to be con.....

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Central Government Notifies Date for Provisions of Consumer Protection Act to Come Into Force(17.07.2020)

Central Government has issued a notification stating that most of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 shall come into force on 20th Ju.....

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Central Government Establishes Central Consumer Protection Authority(24.07.2020)

Central Government has established the Central Consumer Protection Authority with its headquarter at New Delhi, with effect from 24th July 2020.

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Centre Issues Formal Sanction for Permanent Commission for Women Officers in Indian Army(24.07.2020)

Central Government has reportedly issued formal sanction letter for grant of Permanent Commission to women officers in Indian Army.

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CIC Orders Compensation to RTI Applicants for Wrongful Delay(14.12.2015)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has awarded compensation to applicants fighting for information on their salary dues and slammed the respective o.....

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SC Directs CBI to Wrap Up Inquiry in Coal Scam Cases(15.12.2015)

Supreme Court has irked over delay in concluding inquiry in coal scam cases and asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to wrap it up at earliest .....

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HP High Court Cancels Centre's Notification on Including Dharamsala in Smart City Mission(18.12.2015)

Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed notification issued by Central Government regarding inclusion of Dharamsala in Smart City mission.

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CBDT Notifies New Income Tax Department Authority to Deal with Black Money Window(18.12.2015)

Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) has notified new Income Tax department authority which will now be empowered to receive due taxes and penalty .....

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NGT Proposes Setting up of Central Committee to Combat Air Pollution(10.11.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has proposed constitution of a Central Committee of chief secretaries from five states — Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasth.....

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SIT On Black Money Is Public Authority Under RTI: CIC(12.10.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has held the special investigation team on black money a ‘public authority’ as per the Right to Information Act.

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Special CBI Court, Lucknow Acquits All Accused in Babri Masjid Demolition Case(30.09.2020)

Special Central Bureau of Investigation Court, Lucknow has acquitted all 32 persons accused of hatching the criminal conspiracy behind the demolition .....

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Govt Notifies Postponement of Reverse Charge Mechanism till June(26.03.2018)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has notified that the implementation of Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) has been deferred until 30th June 20.....

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SERVICE - Cabinet Approves Ordinance to Bring University-Wise Reservation for Teaching Posts(08.03.2019)

Union Cabinet has approved proposal for promulgation of "The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Ordinance, 2019" to tre.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Extends Waiver of Late Fee of All Pending Form GSTR-1(13.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the waiver of late fee of all pending Form GSTR-1 from July 2017 to November 2019 till 17th J.....

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Bombay HC: Nothing in RTI Act Empowers CIC to Constitute Any Committee or Conduct Any Enquiry(16.01.2020)

Bombay High Court has ruled that nothing in the Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers the State or Central Information Commission to constitute any .....

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Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh Quashes Appointment of Director General of Police, Punjab(20.01.2020)

Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh has quashed the appointment of Dinkar Gupta as the Director-General of Police, Punjab.

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Introduces Faceless Penalty Scheme 2021(14.01.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced the Faceless Penalty Scheme 2021 which will digitise issuing of penalties on assessees under the f.....

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CIC Asks MEA to Disclose Bills of Air India Charter Plane for PMs Travel Abroad(27.02.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to disclose records related to the expenses incurred on chart.....

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CBDT Directs to Pay 100% Advance Tax Before 15th March(15.03.2018)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has asked the taxpayers to pay fourth and final installment (100 percent) advance tax before 15th March 2018.

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Supreme Court Allows Government to Take Over Unitech Limited(21.01.2020)

Supreme Court has accepted the Centre’s proposal to take over Unitech Limited and approved the names of new directors of the firm’s Board headed by Yu.....

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CBIC Sets Deadline for Deactivation of Facility of Beneficiary Uploading Documents Through e-SANCHIT(22.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said that the facility of beneficiary uploading the documents through e-SANCHIT will be deactiv.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notifies Customs Tariff Amendment Rules, 2021(04.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-dumping Duty on Dump.....

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Central Government Introduces Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021(05.02.2021)

Central Government has introduced the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha to amend the arbitration law to ensure that all.....

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Union Government: Deposits Above Rs 5,000 in Scrapped Currencies Allowed Once Per Account Till Dec 30(19.12.2016)

Central Government has said that deposits totaling more than Rs 5,000 in scrapped Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes can be made only once per account until De.....

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Denial of Information For Lack of Aadhaar is a Serious Breach of RTI Act: CIC(03.01.2018)

Central Information Commission has held that denial of information for lack of Aadhaar card will be a serious breach of right, which was guaranteed by.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Notifies Changes in Income Tax Return Forms(06.01.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified changes in Income Tax Returns Forms whereby individual taxpayers owning house property in joint ownership a.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes Directs DGFT to Tighten System for Accrediting Exporters(06.01.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes has asked Director General of Foreign Trade to tighten its system used for accrediting exporters after investigations .....

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Allahabad HC Directs Govt to Hold Fresh Elections to UP Sunni Central Waqf Board(27.01.2021)

Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to hold fresh elections to Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board stating that election.....

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Centre Notifies Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Scheme, 2021(29.01.2021)

Central Government has notified the Nationalised Banks (Management and Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Scheme, 2021 which seeks to amend the Natio.....

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CIC to Govt.: Ensure Officers' APAR Finalised Within Time Frame(26.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Health Ministry to ensure that Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) are finalised within give.....

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Allahabad HC Put Stay on Notification on Set-Top Boxes(03.03.2016)

Allahabad High Court has stayed a notification of November 14, 2015, according to which Central Government had made installation of set-top boxes comp.....

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Delhi High Court Asks CIC to Evolve a Procedure to Avoid Any Confusion(04.03.2016)

Delhi High Court has asked Registry of the Central Information Commission (CIC) to evolve a procedure by which applications against non-compliance of .....

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CBDT: Contractors in Consortium Not to be Taxed as AOP(08.03.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has said those working in a consortium will not be taxed as Association of Persons (AOP) if each entity's earning.....

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Central Government Notifies New IBC Rules to Cover Financial Service Providers(18.11.2019)

Central Government has put out the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Amendment to Composition Scheme Under CGST Act(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 10(2) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 to provide that a registered person seeking to pay the tax.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Time Limit for ITC Availment on Debit Note Amended(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 16 (4) of the Central Goods and Service Act, 2017, omitting the words “invoice relating to such” and hence the t.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Voluntarily Registered Persons Can Opt for Cancellation(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 29(1) of the Central Goods and Service Act, 2017 to provide that even a registered person who has obtained the r.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Extension on Period for Filing of Revocation Application(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 30(1) of the Central Goods and Service Act, 2017 to provide that on sufficient cause, the Additional/Joint Commi.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Extension of Government Power Related to Tax Invoice(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has amended Section 31(2) of the Central Goods and Service Act, 2017 to grant the power to the Government to specify, with respect t.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Provisions Related to TDS Certificate Omitted(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has omitted the provisions related to the procedural part contained in Section 51 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 de.....

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CIC Issues Notice to Tihar over Not Disclosing Information(17.02.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld dowry convict's right to freedom and issued a showcause notice to Tihar authorities for allegedly supp.....

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NGT Calls Meeting for Deciding Noise Standards(23.02.2016)

National Green Tribunal (NGT) in Pune has called a meeting and said that it will preside over a consultative process on March 21, involving senior tra.....

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CIC: PM’s Travel Bills Can’t be Disclosed for Security Concerns(13.01.2017)

Central Information Commission has held that procedure involved in raising bills for chartered flights for Prime Minister's visit abroad cannot be dis.....

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Four Central Legislation Receives Presidential Assent(09.01.2018)

Indian Forest (Amendment) Act, 2017; Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017; Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Act, 2017 & Repealing and Ame.....

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CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing of IT Returns/Tax Audit Reports in Union Territories of J&K, Ladakh(01.11.2019)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended due date for filing of Income Tax Returns / Tax Audit Reports to 30th November, 2019 in respect of U.....

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CBIC Notifies Jurisdiction of Jammu Commissionerate Over UT of J&K and Ladakh(04.11.2019)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified Jurisdiction of Jammu Commissionerate over Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Unio.....

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Central Government Issues Guidelines for Officers to Carry Out GST Checks(30.11.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued standard operating procedures to be followed by tax officials carrying out physical verificatio.....

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CBDT Issues Draft Rules to Compute Fair Market Value of Foreign Firms(24.05.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has taken the steps for implementing the controversial ‘indirect transfer’ provisions by issuing draft rules to s.....

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION - Delhi HC Stays CIC Order Putting EVMs Under RTI(19.03.2019)

Delhi High Court has stayed Central Information Commission order holding that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) fall within the preview of RTI Act.

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION - CIC to Govt.: Share List of Tainted Officers Since 2010(27.03.2019)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered government to reveal names of all the IAS officers against whom prosecution sanction has been grante.....

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Delhi High Court Seeks Explanation from DDA Over Change in Land Use for Central Vista(13.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to explain if it has the power to change the land use as required in the case of Cent.....

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CBDT Notifies Forms for Firms to Avail Lower Corporate Taxes(17.02.2020)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Forms 10-IC and 10-ID for existing companies that want to avail lower Income Tax rates and new manuf.....

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Delhi Court Directs CBI to Hand Over Documents from Chargesheet in INX Media Case(19.02.2020)

Delhi Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to handover P Chidambaram and his son, Karti Chidambaram, certain documents filed along w.....

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Central Government Introduces Social Media Guidelines for Facebook, Twitter and Others(25.02.2021)

Central Government has introduced Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 for digital content, socia.....

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CIC Rules Out Mandatory Video Conferencing for Officials Outside Delhi(29.06.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled out making public authorities based outside Delhi compulsorily avail of video-conferencing in hearings .....

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CBDT Eases Rules for TDS Claims by Non-Resident Companies(29.06.2016)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come out with Rule 37BC, which gives relaxation to Non-Residents from furnishing PAN number in India while cl.....

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People Legitimately Expect Antiquities Like Koh-i-Noor to be Brought Back: CIC(05.06.2018)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to spell out the effort.....

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Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Centre Over Green Nod for Central Visa(25.02.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Central Public Works Department asking them to respond to the plea seeking that no environme.....

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Delhi High Court Gives Interim Relief to Government for Redevelopment of Central Visa(02.03.2020)

Delhi High Court has granted ex parte stay as interim relief to the Centre and Delhi Development Authority in the matter for the redevelopment of Cent.....

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Centre Notifies Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021(15.03.2021)

Central Government has notified and the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021. These Rules will apply to (a) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) registered .....

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Bombay HC Asks CARA to Explain New Online Adoption Guidelines(18.11.2015)

Bombay High Court has asked Central Adoption Resources Agency (CARA) to look into the grievances of adoption agencies and adoptive parents regarding i.....

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CIC Directs Home Ministry to Release Jet Airways Security Clearance Details(05.12.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has ordered Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to release details of security clearances related to Jet Airways.

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Supreme Court Defers Demonetisation Pleas Hearing to December 09(05.12.2016)

Supreme Court has deferred hearing on pleas against Central Government’s demonetisation decision to December 9.

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SC Issues Notice to PMO on Whistleblower's Plea on Corruption Complaints Against Central Ministers(03.02.2020)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on a Special Leave Petition moved by Whistleblower Indian Foreign Service officer.....

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CBIC Extends Sanction for Pending IGST Refund Claims on GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B(18.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the extension of Sanction for pending Integrated Goods and Services Tax refund claims .....

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CBIC Notifies Decrease in Customs Duty on Gold and Silver(19.02.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the decrease in customs duty on gold and silver. The Board has notified the reduction .....

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Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Content Regulation Powers of Central Government(12.03.2020)

Kerala High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Petition challenging the constitutional validity of powers of Centre under the of C.....

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CBDT Extends Deadline for Uploading UDIN for Audit Forms/Audit Certificates(05.04.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for uploading of UDIN for Audit Forms / Audit certificates till 30th April, 2021. The U.....

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CBIC Amends Notification Prescribing Effective Rate of Duty on Goods(05.04.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the notification which seeks to prescribe effective rate of duty on goods consequent to.....

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CBDT Notifies Scrapping of Certain Forms for Income Tax Deductions(05.04.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Form 10G, 56, 3CF-I, 3CF-II and 3CF-III under the Income Tax Act, 1961 ceased to be effective o.....

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Centre Promulgates IBC Amendment Ordinance to Allow Pre-Packaged Insolvency Process for MSMEs(05.04.2021)

Central Government has promulgated Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(Amendment) Ordinance 2021 to allow pre-packaged insolvency resolution process for co.....

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Centre Promulgates Tribunals Reforms Ordinance, 2021(05.04.2021)

Central Government has notified the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, to dissolve certain existing appell.....

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Delhi HC Asks Centre to Decide on CRPF Plea on Promotions(06.04.2021)

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to decide on a plea by a group of officers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) upon their stated grievanc.....

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CBIC Notifies Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance) Regulations, 2021(07.04.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Customs (Verification of Identity and Compliance) Regulations, 2021, which will be.....

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CBDT Issues Approval for Notifying CIT(A) to Exercise Jurisdiction Post Faceless Appeal Scheme(09.04.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the approval for notifying Commissioners of Income-tax (Appeals) to exercise jurisdiction over appeals.....

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Central Government Notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021(09.04.2021)

Central government has notified the Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which amends the Copyright Rules, 2013. The amendments have been introduced with.....

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CIC Asks Government to List Records of all Leased Properties(12.06.2017)

Central Information Commission has directed government to compile records of all properties leased out by government, including prime properties lease.....

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CBDT Notifies Transfer Pricing Tolerance Limit for AYs 2017-18 and 2018-19(12.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified transfer pricing tolerance limit for computation of Arm’s Length Price (ALP) applicable to assessmen.....

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CBDT: People Not Having PAN Card Can File Form 60 Manually/Electronically Using E-Verification(12.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified amended rules regarding furnishing of Form 60 either in manually or electronically by using e-verif.....

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CBDT: Bonds Issued by ‘Power Finance Corporation Ltd’ Are Eligible for Capital Gain Exemption(12.06.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Capital Gain exemption under section 54EC of Income Tax Act is applicable to bonds issued by Po.....

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Central Government Notifies Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021(28.04.2021)

Central Government has notified Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 which has come into force on 27th April, 2021......

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CBIC Notifies Ad hoc Exemption from IGST on Imports of Specified COVID-19 Relief Material(04.05.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Ad hoc Exemption from Integrated Goods and Services Tax on imports of specified CO.....

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#GST Rollout: Six Sections of IGST Act Notified, Effective From Today(22.06.2017)

Central Government has notified that six sections (1, 2, 3, 14, 20, 22) of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act shall come into force from tod.....

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Govt Empowers CBDT to Provide PAN Related Information to National Intelligence Grid(22.06.2017)

Central Government has issued a notification empowering CBDT to provide Permanent Account Number (PAN) related information to National Intelligence Gr.....

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#GST Rollout: Seven Sections of UTGST Act Notified, Effective From Today(22.06.2017)

Central Government has notified that seven sections of Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (UTGST) Act (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 17, 21, 22) shall come into .....

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CBEC: Service Tax Return for April to June 2017 Must Be Filed Before 15th Aug(23.06.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has mandated all service providers who are assesses under Finance Act, 1994 to submit returns for period Ap.....

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Lok Sabha Passes Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019(28.06.2019)

Lok Sabha has passed the Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which is a Bill seeking to extend the period for reconstitution of the Cen.....

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Central Government Lowers Employee, Employer’s EPF Outgo(14.05.2020)

Central Government has lowered the statutory contribution by both employee and employer to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) to 10% each of the empl.....

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Central Govt Notifies Special Courts in Tripura to Deal with Income Tax and Black Money Cases(13.05.2021)

Central Government has notified the constitution of special courts under section 280A(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and section 84 of the Black Money.....

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CBDT: Property Advance Above Rs. 20,000 Must be Disclosed in Audit Report(05.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that property advance of Rs. 20,000 should be disclosed in audit report u/s 44AB of Income Tax Act.

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CBDT: Rs 2 Lakh Cash Ban Shall Not Apply on One Installment for Loan for NBFCs(06.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that prohibition on cash transactions upto Rupees 2 lakhs under section 269ST of Income Tax Act doe.....

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Bombay HC to ASG: Find Out Exact Rate at Which Securities Transaction Tax Should be Collected(24.08.2018)

Bombay High Court has told the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) to take instructions from the Central Board of Direct Tax by August 28 on the exact .....

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Central Government Reduces ESI Contribution Rate(14.06.2019)

Central Government has reduced the total rate of contribution made by workers and employers towards the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme from 6.....

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Central Government Exempts Covid-19 Vaccines and Oxygen from Basic Custom Duty(26.04.2021)

Central Government has notified that the Covid-19 vaccines and Oxygen are exempted from basic customs duty. The Centre has also directed customs offic.....

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CBIC Allows Companies to File GST Returns Without DSC with Mobile OTP(28.04.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has allowed the companies to file Goods and Services Tax Returns without Digital Signature Certific.....

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Central Information Commission Orders NDMC to Disclose Details of Defaulters(03.10.2017)

Central Information Commission has ordered NDMC to put up all information on the allottees and dues owed to the civic body on its website. Secondly it.....

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Central Government Notifies Agreement or Arrangement on CMAA in Custom Matters(13.07.2021)

Central Government has notified that Agreement or Arrangement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance (CMAA) in Customs matters shall be s.....

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CBIC Launches Online Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators(13.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3 applications. The .....

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CBDT Approves Income Tax Exemption to Patanjali Research Foundation Trust(14.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has approved the Income Tax Exemption to Patanjali Research Foundation Trust based in Haridwar under the category.....

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Central Government Notifies Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(24.07.2020)

Central Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also .....

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CBDT Extends Electronic Filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA / 15CB(06.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB to 15th July, 2021. Taxpayers can submit the sai.....

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CBDT Extends Time to Process Refunds in Non-Scrutiny Cases for Assessment Year 2017-18(07.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the time for processing refunds in non-scrutiny cases for assessment year 2017-18 up to 30th September, 202.....

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SC Directs Union, States to File Status Reports on Vacancies in Central & State Information Commissio(07.07.2021)

Supreme Court has directed Union of India and all States to file status reports on the latest developments regarding vacancies and pendency in the Cen.....

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Central Government Publishes Draft Bill to Deal with Human Trafficking Crimes(08.07.2021)

Central Government has published a draft of a Bill to deal with Human Trafficking crimes. The Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitat.....

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#New Education Policy 2020 : More Focus on Vocational Studies in School-Level(30.07.2020)

Central Government has stated that every child shall learn at least one vocation by sampling of vocational crafts, such as carpentry, electric work, m.....

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#New Education Policy 2020 : School Complexes to be Used for Adult Education Courses(30.07.2020)

Central Government has allowed use of schools/ school complexes beyond school hours and public library spaces for adult education courses which will b.....

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Central Government Proposes Amendments to Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020(23.06.2021)

Central Government has proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. The new draft proposes a host of changes such as: (i) .....

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SC Affirms Delhi High Court's Refusal to Suspend Central Vista Project Work During COVID(30.06.2021)

Supreme Court has dismissed petitions challenging the Delhi High Court judgment which dismissed a plea to halt the Central Vista Redevelopment project.....

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CBIC Notifies Waiver of Amount of Penalty for Non-Compliance to GST Invoice QR Code Provisions(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the waiver of the amount of penalty for non-compliance to Goods and Service Tax (GST) .....

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Delhi HC Stays CIC Order against BJP MLA's Wife on MCD Pensions(26.10.2016)

Delhi High Court has stayed Central Information Commission's (CIC) direction to BJP MLA Vijender Gupta's wife to explain how she had authorized disbur.....

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CBDT Notifies Constitution of Special Court for Income Tax and Black Money Cases(06.08.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the constitution of special courts under section 280A(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 and section 84 .....

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Centre Introduces Constitutional Amendment Bill to Restore States' Power to Identify SEBCs(10.08.2021)

Central Government has introduced in the Lok Sabha the Constitution (One hundredth and twenty seventh amendment) Bill 2021 to restore the power of Sta.....

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CBDT Notifies Determination of Income of Specified Fund of Units Held by Non-Residents(11.08.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has inserted Rule 21AJ under Income-tax Rules, 1962 which provides for the determination of income of a specified.....

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Government Notifies IBC Amendment Act, 2021 Enables Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution for MSMEs(13.08.2021)

Central Government has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Act, 2021 which has enabled Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution for MSMEs......

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CIC: Judicial Proceedings & Records Can Be Accessed Through RTI(02.11.2017)

Central Information Commission has held that judicial proceedings and records thereof are public records and a person, even if he is not party to the .....

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Government Curtails CIC Tenure From 5 Years to 3 Years(30.10.2019)

Government has curtailed the tenure of information commissioners in central and state information commissions from five years to three years by notify.....

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CBDT Notifies Exception to Faceless Assessment Scheme(07.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that Assessment Orders to be passed by National Faceless Assessment Centre (NaFAC) under section 144.....

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CBDT Amends IT Rules to Ease Authentication of Electronic Records in Faceless Assessment Proceedings(08.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 (‘the Rules’) vide notification no G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September 2021 for easing .....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking Centralized Portal for Information On COVID Essentials(08.09.2021)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL filed seeking directions to maintain Centralised Portal to disseminate real-time information regarding es.....

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Finance Ministry Extends Due Date for Filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for FY 2020-2021(10.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date of filing of income-tax returns and various reports of audit for the Assessment Year 20.....

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Delhi HC Struck Down CBSE’s Selective Re-evaluation Policy(06.02.2017)

Delhi High Court has struck down Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) selective re-evaluation policy that restricted students from availing .....

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CBIC Waives Penalty for Non-Compliance to QR Code Provisions(01.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the waiver of penalty for noncompliance to QR code provisions if complied by April 01, 202.....

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CBIC Waives Penalty for Non-Compliance to QR Code Provisions(01.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the waiver of penalty for noncompliance to QR code provisions if complied by April 01, 202.....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice on Plea Against Central Government’s Surveillance Systems(02.12.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Ministries of Home Affairs, Law, Information Technology and Communications, on a plea against the Central Go.....

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CBDT Extends Time Period for Processing Income Tax Returns with Refund Claims(01.10.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the extension of the time period for Processing returns with refund claims beyond prescribed time limits.....

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CBIC Notifies GST Payable on Food Preparations Put Up in Unit Containers(01.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) notified that 5% GST payable on Food preparations put up in unit containers, intended for free distr.....

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CBIC Extends Deadline for Filing GST Annual Returns(31.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the filing of Goods and Services Tax Annual Returns (GSTR-9) for the Financial Year 20.....

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Delhi HC Rejects Plea of Central Armed Police Forces Aspirant(04.01.2021)

Delhi High Court has rejected a plea by an aspirant of the Central Armed Police Forces, reiterating that the opinion of doctors of the Armed Forces sh.....

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Supreme Court Gives the Go-Ahead to the Construction of the Central Vista Project(05.01.2021)

Supreme Court has given the go-ahead to the construction of the new parliament complex near Delhi's India Gate, the Central Vista project, holding tha.....

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CBDT Declines Further Extension of Due Dates for Filing ITRs(12.01.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has declined all representations seeking further extension of due dates for filing of Audit Reports and Income Ta.....

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CBIC Notifies Requirements for Import of Tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea(26.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the requirements for the import of tea from Nepal as Darjeeling Tea. The Board has clar.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Issues Guidelines for TDS on E-Auction Services(26.11.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the guidelines which states that no TDS (tax deducted at source) under section 194-O of the Income Tax.....

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Delhi HC Stays CIC’s Order on PM Modi DU Degree Case(24.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has stayed an order of Central Information Commission (CIC) that directed Delhi University to allow inspection of records of all stud.....

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CIC: Donations Received By Electoral Trusts And Its Distribution Thereof Not Personal Information(25.01.2017)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has said that details of donation received by Electoral Trusts and their further distribution to political partie.....

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Govt Issues Guidelines Prescribing Modalities For Disabled to Show Respect to National Anthem(27.01.2017)

Central Government has issued guidelines prescribing modalities for persons with disabilities to show respect to National Anthem at cinema halls.

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Delhi HC Stays CIC Order Directing Tihar Authority, Govt to Compensate Convict(30.01.2017)

Delhi High Court has stayed order of Central Information Commission (CIC) directing Tihar Jail Authorities and Delhi Government to compensate a convic.....

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CBIC Enables GSTR-9 Return Form on GST Portal(11.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) has enabled the Goods and Service Tax Annual Return (GSTR-9) of Financial Year 2019-20 on the GST Portal.

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CBIC Extends Date for Completion of Anti-profiteering Probes(16.12.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended deadline for completion of anti-profiteering investigations by authorities till 31st M.....

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CBI Court, Panchkula Sentences Life Imprisonment to Accused in Ranjit Singh Murder Case(19.10.2021)

Central Bureau of Investigation Court, Panchkula has sentenced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and 4 others to life imprisonment in the.....

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CIC Slams Govt. for Failing to Promote Retired Employee(22.01.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed two government departments to explain why they should not be made to pay Rs 75,000 in penalty and co.....

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Rajasthan HC Directs State to Connect all Central, District Jails with Video-Conferencing Facility(21.12.2016)

Rajasthan High Court has directed State Government to connect all Central and District Jails in State with video-conferencing facility by February 28 .....

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Central Information Commission: ED can Withhold Names of Tax Evaders in Panama Papers(10.10.2019)

Central Information Commission has ruled that the names of alleged tax evaders appearing in the Panama Papers leak can be withheld by the Enforcement .....

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Central Government Announces Drone Rules 2021(27.08.2021)

Centre has announced a new drone policy; the Drone Rules 2021, the coverage of drones increased from 300 kg to 500 kg, and will include heavy payload-.....

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CBIC Extends Transitional Provisions of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations(02.09.2021)

Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the extension of transitional provisions of Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulati.....

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CBDT Extends Last date of Payment Under Vivad se Vishwas(02.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Tax (CBDT) has notified the extension of the last date of payment under Vivad se Vishwas which was earlier extended to 31st Au.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Penalty for Beneficiaries of Fake Invoicing Introduced(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has introduced new sub-section (1A) in Section 122 wherein it has been proposed that a person who retains the benefit of certain tra.....

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# GST Changes Applicable From 01.01.2021: Schedule II, CGST Act, 2017 Only to Classify Supply(29.12.2020)

Finance Act, 2020 has made a retrospective amendment effective from 01.07.2017 to the effect that the aspect of presence/absence of consideration will.....

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CBDT Issues Guidelines for Granting Exemption to Foreign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds(28.10.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued guidelines for granting an exemption under section 10(23FE) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to Foreign Wea.....

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CBIC Directs to Issue SCNs on Difference in ITR-TDS Data Only After Proper Verification(28.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) directed the GST Officer to issue show-cause notices based on the difference in ITR-TDS data and se.....

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CBIC notifies New Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of Registration(29.10.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified new Provisions related to Surrender of Registration, Validity of registration under Co.....

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Central Government Amends Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017(04.03.2021)

Central Government on 2nd March 2021 has notified comprehensive amendments to the Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017, with a view to improve the working .....

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Central Government Issues Notification Granting Rights to OCI Cardholders(05.03.2021)

Central Government has issued a notification granting some new rights to Overseas Citizen of India Cardholders.OCI Cardholders can now apply for multi.....

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CBIC Notifies Reduction in Applicability of GST E-invoicing Threshold(09.03.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in the applicability of Goods and Services Tax E-invoicing threshold fro.....

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CBDT Notifies Amendment to Rule 10V for Computation of Remuneration Payable to Fund Managers(11.03.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Amendment to Rule 10V for Computation of Remuneration payable to Fund Managers. The Board notified t.....

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CBDT Issues Instructions on Uploading Information on VRU Functionality on Insight Portal(16.12.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the instructions regarding uploading information on Verification Report Upload (VRU) functionality on .....

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CIC: Husband Not Entitled to Seek Information Regarding Bank Details & ITR of His Wife(25.01.2021)

Central Information Commission has said that a husband is not entitled to seek information regarding bank details & income tax returns of his wife und.....

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Centre Notifies Transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to Meghalaya High Court(16.11.2021)

Central Government has notified the transfer of Mr. Justice Sanjib Banerjee, Chief Justice, Madras High Court to Meghalaya High Court. The Supreme Cou.....

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Supreme Court Gives Three Weeks Time To Centre To Frame Community Kitchen Policy(17.11.2021)

Emphasizing that a welfare state has a constitutional duty to ensure that no one dies of hunger, the Supreme Court has granted 3 weeks time to the Cen.....

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CBIC Issues Instructions on Issuance of SCNs and Adjudication Process in Pre-GST Regime(22.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the instructions to adhere to the time limits laid down in the provisions of the Act and.....

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Government Proposes to Introduce Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill(24.11.2021)

Central Government has proposed to introduce the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021. As per the list of business, t.....

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CIC: Disclose File Notings of MHA Order on LG Powers(09.05.2016)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed Ministry Of Home Affairs (MHA) to disclose all file notings related to the controversial notificatio.....

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Rajya Sabha Passes Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019(17.03.2020)

Rajya Sabha has passed the Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2019 to convert Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan in New Delhi; Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rash.....

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Central Government Extends Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline Till June 30th(01.04.2021)

Central Government has extended the last date for linking of Aadhaar number with PAN from March, 31 2021 to June, 30 2021.

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Central Government Extends Aadhaar-PAN Linking Deadline Till June 30(02.04.2021)

Central Government has extended the last date for linking of Aadhaar number with PAN has from March, 31 2021 to June, 30 2021, keeping in mind the dif.....

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CESTAT, Chennai: Builder Cannot be Liable to Pay Service Tax for Construction of Residential Flats(31.01.2022)

Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai has held that the builder cannot be liable to pay service tax for the con.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: Amount of Service Tax Paid by Mistake to be Treated as Deposit and to be Refunded(31.01.2022)

Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi has held that the amount of service tax paid by mistake shall be treated as.....

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Central Government Sets Up NCLT Bench in Jaipur Effective July(02.07.2018)

Central Government has notified that a Bench of National Company Law Tribunal will be set up in Jaipur which will be effective from July this year.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Appointment of CVC(02.07.2018)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) K V Chaudhary and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) T M B.....

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Delhi HC Quashes Service Tax Proceeding as Pre-Notice Consultation Mandatory for Demand above Rs. 50L(10.05.2019)

Delhi High Court, while annulling the Service Tax proceedings, held that since the demand is above Rs. 50 lakhs, a pre-notice consultation was mandato.....

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Centre Directs States to Assign Unique Identifier to Contracted or Suspected COVID-19 Patients(08.04.2020)

Centre has directed States to assign a “unique identifier” to each person who has contracted or is suspected of having contracted COVID-19, as part of.....

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CBIC Issues Circular Extending Validity of Authorized Economic Operator Certificates(27.05.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a circular where the validity of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is extended so a.....

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Central Government Introduces Bill to Collect Biometrics of Prisoners(29.03.2022)

Central government has introduced the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022. The bill proposes to repeal Identification of Prisoner Act, 1920.....

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CBDT Issues Clarification on MAT Provisions Relating to Ind AS Compliant Companies(26.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued clarification on Implementation of Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) provisions relating to Indian Accountin.....

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#Income Tax: CBDT to Share Details of IT Returns and Tax Audit Reports with MCA(27.07.2017)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a Notification allowing IT Department to furnish details of income tax returns and Tax Audit reports w.....

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Central Government Eases Guidelines for OCI Cardholders(16.04.2021)

Central Government has eased the guidelines for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), stating that they will not be required to register for a fresh OCI c.....

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CBDT Issues Guidance on Uploading of Manually Submitted Form 15CA and Form 15CB(11.02.2022)

Central Board for Direct Taxes has allowed uploading of Manually submitted Form 15CA and Form 15CB with Authorised Dealers after the new tax filing po.....

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Calcutta HC Directs SEC to Hold Joint Meeting on Deployment of Central Paramilitary Forces(11.02.2022)

Calcutta High Court has directed the State Election Commission to hold a joint meeting with officials of the West Bengal government within 12 hours an.....

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CCPA Directs to Stop Misleading Advertisements Imposing Penalty(14.02.2022)

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed two orders against GlaxoSmithKline Asia and Naaptol Online Shopping and directed them to immed.....

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Central Government Introduces Ordinance Making Attacks on Doctors Non-Bailable Offence(22.04.2020)

Central Government has decided to introduce an Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 to make attacks on doctors and healthcare workers a .....

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Delhi HC Issues Notice in Plea Citing Use of Centralised ACs in HC(27.04.2020)

Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central Public Works Department of the Union Government in an application highlighting the possible danger o.....

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SC: No Interim Stay on Central Vista Project(01.05.2020)

Supreme Court has refused to stay the Central Vista redevelopment project for construction of new Parliament building and common secretariat, saying t.....

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CBIC: GST E-Invoice Mandatory For Entities Having Turnover of Rs. 20 Crores(25.02.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the reduction in the applicability of GST E-invoicing threshold from Rs.50 Crores to Rs.20.....

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Issues Advisory for Importers on IGCR Rules(03.03.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued Advisory No. 06/2022 dated March 01, 2022, for importers to avail benefit of Import of Goods at.....

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CBIC Reduces Compliances for Import of Goods at Concessional Rate of Customs Duty(04.03.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the reduction in compliances and end-to-end automation of procedure relating to import.....

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Bombay HC Annuls Order Declaring Candidate For Sub-Inspector Post Unfit Due To His Tattoos(16.08.2017)

Bombay High Court has set aside an order declaring a candidate for post of Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial Security Force as unfit due to tattoos .....

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CBDT Relaxes Electronic Filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA / 15CB in View of Technical Difficulties(15.06.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has relaxed the Electronic Filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA / 15CB, in view of the difficulties reported by taxpay.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Notifies Cost Inflation Index for FY 2021-22(16.06.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the cost inflation index (CII) for the financial year (FY) 2021-22 in a notification dated 12th June, 2021,.....

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CBIC: 5% GST Applicable on Composite Supply of Service of Milling Wheat Into Flour(18.06.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that 5% Goods and Services Tax is applicable on the composite supply of service by wa.....

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CBIC: Laterals/Parts Used with Sprinklers or Drip Irrigation System Taxable at 12% GST(18.06.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that laterals/parts to be used solely or principally with sprinklers or drip irrigati.....

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Kerala HC: Waiver of Pre-Deposit u/s 35F for Filing Appeal Destroy Legislative Intent(07.04.2022)

Kerala High Court has observed that waiver of pre-deposit for filing appeal under section 35F of the Central Excise Act, 1944 would destroy the legisl.....

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CBDT Notifies Pension Fund Named CDPQ Fixed Income XI Inc. Eligible for Exemption(06.05.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a Pension Fund namely CDPQ Fixed Income XI Inc. as eligible for exemption of Income from dividends, .....

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CBDT Notifies Amendment in Income Tax Rules for Exemption on Travel Concessions(07.05.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the amendment in Rule 2B of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 where the provisions relating to exemption in.....

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SC Permits Petitioners Challenging Construction of Central Vista Project to Move to HC(07.05.2021)

Supreme Court has permitted the petitioners challenging the construction activities of the Central Vista project amid the COVID19 second wave to make .....

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CBIC Exempts Cotton from Customs Duty and AICD Till 30 September, 2022(15.04.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has exempted cotton from customs duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess (AIDC). T.....

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Delhi HC Grants Bail to Person Accused Of Fraudulently Claiming ITC(18.04.2022)

Delhi High Court has allowed bail to the person accused of fraudulently claiming an input tax credit under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 20.....

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AAR, Telangana: Liquidated Damages and Penalties Due to Breach of Contract Exigible to GST(19.04.2022)

Authority of Advance Ruling, Telangana has observed that the liquidated damages and penalties received by the applicant due to breach of conditions of.....

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Time Limit for Generation of GSTR-1A & 2A Extended(08.11.2017)

Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has clarified that the time limit for generation of GSTR-2A and 1A will be extended as the due date for fil.....

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Delhi HC Strikes Down Certain Parts of ICDS Provisions and CBDT Notifications(09.11.2017)

Delhi High Court has struck down Parts II, III, VI, VII and VIII of the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) and certain connected Notif.....

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SAT Sets Aside Rs 3 Lakh Penalty on Central Bank of India(10.09.2019)

Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has set aside a penalty of Rs 3 lakh levied by markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) on C.....

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CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing Various Income Tax Forms(04.08.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued an order extending due dates for Quarterly statement in Form No. 15CC up to 31st August 2021, Equaliza.....

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Kerala HC Dismisses Wife's Plea for CBI Investigation in RSS Worker's Murder Case(05.05.2022)

Kerala High Court has dismissed the plea filed by the wife of deceased Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker Sanjith, who was hanged to death in No.....

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CBIC Notifies Covid-19 Testing of Live Animals Before Importing Into India(01.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the requirement of COVID-19 testing in live animals before importing into India. The B.....

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CESTAT: Refund Can’t be Treated as Time Barred as Claim Made Before Wrong Forum(16.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai has ruled that the claim of refund made before a wrong forum cannot be rejected by treatin.....

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Delhi HC: Initiating Proclamation/ Attachment Process Do Not Bar to Consider Anticipatory Bail Plea(16.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has held that since the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated the process of proclamation or attachment proceedings, de.....

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Delhi HC Dismisses Plea Filed by Former CBI Head Against Removal of His Twitter Verification Tag(17.05.2022)

Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea with a cost of Rs. 10,000, filed by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) head M. Nageswara Rao against.....

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SC: Centre Can't Hold Tribunal Appointments Cleared by SCSC Citing New Inputs(18.05.2022)

Supreme Court has struck down the practice of Central Government to delay appointments to Tribunals notwithstanding recommendations from the Search-cu.....

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CBIC Extends Due Date For Filing of GSTR-3B(18.05.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the due date for filing of GSTR 3B to May 24th, 2022 due to the technical glitches in .....

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Central Government Constitutes National Council for Transgender Persons(25.08.2020)

Central Government has constituted the National Council for Transgender Person under Section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act,.....

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SC Asks Two CERC Members to Go on Leave Until Appointment of Law Member(31.08.2020)

Supreme Court has asked two members of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to go on leave until a Law Member is appointed to the Commission.

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SC Directs CBSE to File Affidavit Stipulating Scheme, Dates & Details(04.09.2020)

Supreme Court has directed Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) to file affidavit stipulating scheme, dates and details in the Petition agains.....

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CBDT Extends Electronic Filing IT Forms 15CA/15CB Till August 15(21.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the electronic filing of Income Tax Forms 15CA/15CB till 15th August, 2021.

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CBDT Amends Rule 12 of Income Tax Rules Dealing with Return of Income(29.07.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Income-tax (20th Amendment) Rules, 2021 which seeks to amend Income-tax Rules, 1962. The Board has a.....

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CBDT Issues Revised Instruction for Constitution And Functioning of Local Committees(20.06.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued revised Instruction for constitution and functioning of Local Committees to deal with taxpayers’ griev.....

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CBDT Exempts TDS on Lease Rentals Paid to Air Craft Leasing Units Located in IFSC(20.06.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has provided relaxation from TDS under section 194I of the Income Tax Act, 1961 in respect of lease rentals paid .....

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Central Government Amends GFRs Permitting Payment of 75% Arbitral Amount to Contractors(10.11.2021)

Central Government has amended the General Financial Rules, 2017 (GFRs), followed by the government departments and agencies, to give effect to a Cabi.....

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CBIC Notifies Procedure for Refund of Excise Duty on Purchase of Petrol or Diesel(12.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the Procedures for a refund of excise duty on the purchase of petrol or diesel or fuel.....

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CBIC launches Digital Application for Scheduling of Examination of Cargo for Traders(12.11.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has launched an online facility for scheduling examination of Import cargo with the aim of minimizing the .....

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SC Rejects Plea by Hero MotoCorp for Full Budgetary Support(18.10.2022)

Supreme Court has rejected the claim of Hero MotoCorp’s seeking full budgetary support in lieu of the pre-existing outright excise duty exemption, not.....

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SC seeks Central Government Response in PIL Against Orders Reducing Net Speed to 2G in J&K(18.10.2022)

Supreme Court has sought responses from the Central government and the Union Territory administration in a plea against orders reducing the speed of i.....

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AAR, Odisha: Sending of Raw Materials for Manufacture of Industrial Gas Not Job Work(30.03.2022)

Authority for Advance Rulings, Odisha has concluded that IOCL’s sending of raw materials for the manufacture of industrial gas does not qualify job wo.....

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CBDT Notifies E-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme 2022(31.03.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified that the e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022 and Faceless Jurisdiction of Income.....

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SC Gives Government to Review Plea of Civil Services Aspirants for Appearing in Main Exam(01.04.2022)

Supreme Court has provided two weeks time to the Central government to reconsider afresh the demand made by the civil services aspirants who were unab.....

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CBDT Notifies New Income Tax Return Forms 1 to 5 for Assessment Year 2022-23(01.04.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Forms 1 to 5 of Income tax returns for Assessment year 2022-23.

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SC Dismisses Plea of Maharashtra Govt for Transfer of Anil Deshmukh Probe from CBI to SIT(01.04.2022)

Supreme Court has rejected the plea of Maharashtra government that seeks for transfer of the probe against Anil Deshmukh, former Home Minister from th.....

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CIC to National Medical Commission: Upload Medical College Assessment Data on Your Website(30.03.2023)

Central Information Commission has adviced National Medical Commission to upload Medical College assessment reports for the current academic year on i.....

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Central Government Exempts Donations to Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra(11.05.2020)

Central Government has notified 'Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra' Trust as a place of historic importance and a place of public worship of renown f.....

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Central Government Changes Vaccination Policy; Makes Vaccination Free for 18-44 Years Age Group(08.06.2021)

Central Government has changed its vaccination policy and has decided to procure vaccines for the State Governments as well as give free vaccines for .....

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Delhi High Court: Central Body Can Defend Proceedings Anywhere in Country(14.06.2021)

Delhi High Court has said that as a central body, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) can defend proceedings anywhere in the country and t.....

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CESTAT, New Delhi: No Exemption of Central Excise Duty for Module Mounting Structures(26.04.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi has observed that no immunity of central excise duty for module mounting structures used i.....

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CESTAT, Ahmedabad: Press Mud Made During Manufacture of Sugar Can’t be Exempted Products(02.05.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that the Bagasse/ Press mud made during the course of manufacture of sugar .....

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JKL HC Constitutes Committee for Implementation of Safety Measures Under CEA Regulations, 2010(28.04.2023)

Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh High Court has constituted committee to ensure strict implementation of safety measures under Central Electricity Authority (.....

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Calcutta HC Allows CBI to Commence Fresh Investigation Even After Filing of Charge Sheet(06.05.2022)

Calcutta High Court has upheld a Single Judge order allowing the Central Bureau of Investigation to take up investigation regarding a case pertaining .....

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Allahabad HC Dismisses PIL Seeking Upgradation of Overall Working Conditions of CBI Prosecution Cadre(06.05.2022)

Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking a direction to the Department of Personnel and Training and the Central B.....

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Gujarat HC Allows GST Refund to Service Recipient Who Borne Tax Burden(09.05.2022)

Gujarat High Court has ruled that, as per Section 54 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 a claim of refund may be made directly by the rec.....

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Gujarat HC: Sample Analysis Report of Central Insecticides Lab is Conclusive Evidence(10.05.2022)

Gujarat High Court has observed that the sample analysis report received from the Central Insecticides Laboratory under Section 24(4) of the Insectici.....

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Orissa HC: Government is Not Required to Refer National Security Issues to National Tribunal(11.05.2022)

Orissa High Court has ruled that it is not obligatory for the Central Government to refer a matter of national importance to the National Industrial T.....

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Gau. HC to Arunachal Govt: Expedite Establishing of Control Centre for Police Station CCTVS(19.06.2023)

Gauhati High Court has directed Arunachal Pradesh government to expedite the process of establishing comprehensive CCTV system in all police stations .....

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CBIC Extends Due Date for Filing FY19 GST Returns(30.09.2020)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the due date for filing annual goods and services tax returns for the financial year ended Ma.....

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CBIC Issues Circular Regarding De-Notification of ICDs or CFSs or AFS(18.08.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the Circular de-notification of Inland Container Depots (ICDs) or Container Freight Stat.....

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CBIC Empowers Customs Commissioners, Principal Commissioners to Decide Security Amount(18.08.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified the amendment in Circular No. 38/2016-Customs with the insertion of a new entry 5(d) t.....

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CBDT Notifies Special Courts for Trial of Offences Under Income Tax Act 1961(29.06.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Special Courts for Trial of Offences under the Income Tax Act, 1961 in Dehradun.

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Madras HC: Officers of DGGI are Central Excise Officers(04.07.2022)

Madras High Court has held that officers of Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) are Central Excise Officers for the purpose of Rule 3 of th.....

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Centre Issues Ordinance Providing Powers Over "Services" in GNCTD to Lieutenant Governor(22.05.2023)

Central Government has promulgated an ordinance to constitute ‘National Capital Civil Services Authority’ in Delhi to decide on the transfer and posti.....

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CBIC Extends Deadline for Filing of Returns in Forms GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C(30.12.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the deadline of Goods and Services Tax Annual Returns, Forms GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for th.....

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Central Government Notifies Rules on Revision of Pecuniary Jurisdiction of Consumer Commissions(31.12.2021)

Central Government has notified new rules to revise pecuniary jurisdiction for entertaining consumer complaints at district, state and national level .....

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CBIC Notifies ITC Cannot be Availed on Failure to Furnish Details in Form GSTR-1(31.12.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified that the Input Tax Credit (ITC) cannot be availed on the failure of a supplier to furn.....

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CBDT: Form No. 56FF to be Furnished Along with Income Tax Return for Claiming Deduction(31.12.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified Form No. 56FF to be furnished along with the Income Tax Return for claiming section 10A(1B)(b) deduc.....

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Delhi High Court: Deployment of CISF Personnel Shall be Based on Operational Requirements(27.02.2024)

Delhi High Court has stated that deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel can either be in India or Abroad and such posting sh.....

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Del. HC: Order of CIC Directing CBDT to Give Information Regarding Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Set Aside(01.03.2024)

An order passed by the Chief Information Commission (CIC) that directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to provide information regarding Shri.....

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Central Government Imposes Curb on Exports of Hydrofluorocarbons Used in Refrigeration(24.03.2022)

Central Government has imposed curbs on exports of hydrofluorocarbons, used in refrigeration and air-conditioning, to boost domestic availability of t.....

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Central Government Proposes 39 Amendments in Finance Bill 2022(25.03.2022)

Central Government has proposed 39 amendments in the Finance Bill 2022, including clarification on taxation of virtual digital assets (VDAs) or crypto.....

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Government Notifies SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2022(25.03.2022)

Central Government has notified the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Second Amendment) Regula.....

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CCPA Slaps Fine on Paytm Mall and Snapdeal for Selling Substandard Pressure Cookers on Platforms(28.03.2022)

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a fine of Rs. 1 lakh each on Paytm Mall and Snapdeal for sale of substandard pressure cooker.....

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Bom. HC Sets Aside Reinstatement Order of Hindustan Petroleum Workman Who Slapped His Supervisor(15.04.2024)

Bom. HC set aside decision of the Central Government Industrial Tribunal (CGIT) to reinstate workman who slapped his supervisor and observed that comm.....

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Bombay HC Directs to Consider De-Centralizing Purchase of Medical Essentials(31.01.2022)

Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to consider de-centralizing the purchase of medical essentials for medical colleges and hosp.....

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#Economic Survey 2021-2022: Centre Fixes Farm Credit Target at Rs. 16.50 Lakh Crores(31.01.2022)

Central Government has fixed a farm credit target of Rs 16.50 lakh crore for the current fiscal. The government has also announced Rs 2 lakh crore con.....

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#Union Budget 2022-2023: Finance Minister Informs on Central Bank Digital Currency(01.02.2022)

Finance Minister has stated that the introduction of a central bank digital currency will give boost to digital economy leading to cheaper currency ma.....

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Centre To Del. HC: Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin(27.01.2023)

Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it is not permissible for an individual to take first dose of Covishield and second dose of .....

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Supreme Court: Courts Should Transfer Investigation to CBI in Exceptional Cases(27.03.2024)

Supreme Court has held that Courts should exercise their power to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be ex.....

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Bombay High Court: Vested Rights of Assessee Can’t be Affected by Retrospective Legislation(04.04.2024)

Bombay High Court has held that the vested right of an assessee cannot be affected by retrospective legislation and the Central Board of Direct Taxes .....

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CBDT Notifies New Rule Imposing ‘Other Conditions’ to Invoke IT Exemption U/S 10(4D) of IT Act(20.06.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a new Rule 21AIA prescribing the “other conditions” required to be fulfilled by a specified fund ref.....

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CBDT Notifies Extension of Applicability of TP Safe Harbour Rules Till AY 2022-23(24.06.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the applicability of Rule 10TD (3B) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, which deals with safe harbour, ti.....

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CCPA: Hotels/Restaurants Can't Add Service Charge Automatically or by Default in Bill(05.07.2022)

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an order barring Hotels and restaurants from levying service charges automatically or by defau.....

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CESTAT: Central Excise Duty Not Payable on Intermediate Products(19.05.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad has observed that central Excise Duty is not payable on intermediate products, used captiv.....

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CESTAT: Penalty Under Central Excise Act is Not Sustainable by Third Party Evidence(19.05.2022)

Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has ruled that the demand of duty and penalty under the Central Excise Act, 1944 is not sustai.....

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ITAT: Centralized Processing Centre has No Jurisdiction of Adjustment U/S 143(1)(23.05.2022)

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai bench has held that the Centralized Processing Centre has no jurisdiction to exercise the power under sec.....

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Cal HC to Central Forces: Remain in State for 10 Days After Declaration of Panchayat Elections(07.07.2023)

Calcutta High Court has directed Central Armed Forces to remain in the State after declaration of results in the West Bengal Panchayat Elections 2023 .....

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SC Restrains Centre and States to Act Upon Withdrawal of Madarssas Not Complying with RTE(22.10.2024)

Supreme Court has passed an interim order and restrained the Central Government and States to act upon communications issued by the National Commissio.....

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SC: Can’t Uproot Trees for Kolkata Metro Rail Without Permission of CEC(24.10.2024)

Supreme Court while directing Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to look into the matter of uprooting and transplantation of trees for Kolkata metro ra.....

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CBDT Notifies Constitution of Boards for Advance Rulings and Headquarters(03.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the constitution of the Boards for Advance Rulings and its Headquarters. The government empowered un.....

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CBIC Extends Due Date for Filing FY20 GST Annual Returns till March 31(01.03.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has extended the deadline for filing annual Goods and Services Tax return and reconciliation statements fo.....

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SC Allows Union Govt. to Notify ‘Central Empowered Committee’ as Permanent Body(23.08.2023)

Supreme Court has allowed Central Government to notify the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) constituted by the Supreme Court for overseeing matters r.....

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Del. HC: Rule 8 of Chewing Tobacco & Unmanufactured Tobacco Packing Machines Rules is Valid(08.09.2023)

Delhi High Court while upholding the validity of Rule 8 of Chewing Tobacco and Unmanufactured Tobacco Packing Machines (Capacity Determination and Col.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Chewing Tobacco, Central Excise Act, Ultra Vires



Kar. HC to Centre & State: Ensure Implementation of National Rare Diseases Policy(22.07.2022)

Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government and State Government to ensure implementation of policies framed for treatment of the patient.....

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CIC to PMO: Re-Examine RTI App. Seeking Information on Planning Behind Lockdown & COVID Control(26.07.2022)

Central Information Commission has directed the Prime Minister's Office to re-examine an RTI application seeking details regarding imposition of natio.....

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P&H HC: Power to Grant Bail Cannot be Deployed as a Mechanism to Impose Sentence(26.07.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court while granting bail to an accused charged with offences under the Central GST Act, 2017, has held that the power to gran.....

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SC Affirms HC’s Order for Deployment of Central Forces for Panchayat Elections in West Bengal(20.06.2023)

Supreme Court has affirmed the direction of Calcutta High Court which directed West Bengal State Election Commission to requisition central forces for.....

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SC Affirms HC’s Order for Deployment of Central Forces for Panchayat Elections in West Bengal(20.06.2023)

Supreme Court has affirmed the direction of Calcutta High Court which directed West Bengal State Election Commission to requisition central forces for.....

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Meg HC to CBW: Inquire into Allegation that different Rates are Charged from different manufacturers(21.06.2023)

Meghalaya High Court has directed Central Bonded Warehouse (CBW) which is the sole wholesaler for alcoholic beverage in the State, to inquire if it is.....

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Bom HC to Local Planning Authority: Ensure separate clean drinking water in Taloja Central Prison(23.06.2023)

Bombay High Court while hearing a petition that alleged severe water shortage with inmates receiving just 1-1.5 buckets of unclean water a day for dri.....

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SC: Can’t Use PIL Jurisdiction for Formulation of Centralized Rating Mechanism of Taxpayers(09.09.2024)

SC while dismissing PIL seeking formulation and implementation of a centralized rating mechanism of taxpayers under the Central Goods and Services Tax.....

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Supreme Court: State of Jharkhand Files Contempt Petition Against Central Government(18.09.2024)

State of Jharkhand has filed a contempt petition against Centre for delay in appointment of Chief Justice of the Jharkhand HC. It was stated that unre.....

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CBIC Directs GSTN to Waive Off Late Fees and Interest Due to Technical Glitches(22.09.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has directed the Goods and Service Tax Networks to waive off Late Fees and interest for one day du.....

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CBDT Notifies Income Tax Exemption for BCI IRR India Holdings Inc. on Eligible Investment(22.09.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has specified the BCI IRR India Holdings Inc. for the purposes of the said clause in respect of the eligible inve.....

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Central Board Direct Taxes Issues E-Filing ITR 6 Schema Changes for AY 2021-22(23.09.2021)

Central Board Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued e-Filing ITR 6 Schema Changes for Assessment Year 2021-22. The purpose of this document is to track the c.....

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2022 Minor's Mob-Lynching Case: Jharkhand High Court Transferred Probe To CBI(07.09.2022)

Jharkhand High Court has transferred the probe into the 2022 mob lynching case of a minor boy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court .....

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CBDT Notifies MP, Chandigarh Pollution Control Board Eligible for Income Tax Exemption(01.11.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh Pollution Control Board, Gujarat State Aids Control Society eligib.....

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PM Modi Degree Case: Gujarat HC Rejects Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Review Petition(10.11.2023)

Gujarat HC has dismissed the review petition filed by Delhi CM seeking review of order quashing Central Information Commission’s directions to the uni.....

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Ker. HC: Reservation Under CEI (Reservation & Admission) Act Applies to IIMs(10.11.2023)

Kerala High Court has held that Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode would have to follow the reservation policy stipulated under the Centr.....

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CAT To Ker. Govt.: No Appointments or Transfers to IAS Cadre Posts Without CSB Recommendation(16.11.2023)

Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Ernakulam Bench has passed an interim order refraining the State Government from issuing orders of appointment,.....

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CBDT Reduces Time Limit to Re-open Income Tax Assessments(07.12.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has reduced the Time limit to re-open Income Tax assessment from 6 years to 3 years. The assessment can be reopen.....

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CBDT Notifies Conditions for Exemption of Income Accrued or Received by Non-Resident(13.12.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified conditions for exemption of income accrued or received by, non-resident as a result of transfer of n.....

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SC: Lion Statue on Top of New Parliament Building Does Not Violate State Emblem Act(30.09.2022)

Supreme Court has held that the lion sculpture installed atop the new Parliament building under construction as part of the Central Vista project does.....

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Centre Appoints Delhi HC Judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as Presiding Officer of UAPA Tribunal(06.10.2022)

Central Government has appointed Delhi High Court judge Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as the Presiding Officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) T.....

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CIC: SC’s 1993 Order on Salaries to Imams Violated Constitution of India(30.11.2022)

CIC has held that Supreme Court’s 1993 judgment in All India Imam Organisation v. UOI where Supreme Court had directed the State Waqf Boards to give r.....

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CBIC: ITC Can be Availed Based on Details Available in Form GSTR-2B(16.03.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be availed based on details available in FORM GSTR-2B.....

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CBDT Issues Clarification on Continuation of Concessional Rate of Tax on Interest Income of FPIs(18.03.2021)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued the clarification on the continuation of the concessional rate of tax on interest income of Foreign Po.....

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CBIC: No Custom Duty Payable by All India Football Federation for AFC Women’s Asian Cup(20.01.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has notified that no Customs Duty payable on goods imported into India by All India Football Federa.....

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All. HC: Jurisdiction of GST & Central Excise Supt. Limits to Matters Not Exceeding Rs. 10 Lakh(26.02.2024)

Allahabad High Court while quashing order passed by GST and Central Excise Superintendent, has observed that the jurisdiction of GST and Central Excis.....

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Madras HC: Discipline is of Paramount Consideration in Military Services(07.03.2024)

Madras High Court while hearing a plea against an order of Central Administrative Tribunal upholding a driver's removal from service has observed that.....

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Special CBI Court Convicts Lalu Prasad Yadav in Doranda Treasury Case(15.02.2022)

Special Central Bureau of India Court has convicted former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav in the case of illegal withdrawal of 139.5 crore.....

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Kerala HC: Circulars Issued by Centre or State Not Binding Upon Court(09.01.2023)

Kerala High Court while observing that circulars or clarifications issued by the Central Government represent merely their understanding of the statut.....

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P&H HC Directs Centre to Resolve Anomalies in Defence Pay Scale with 6th Central Pay Commission(17.02.2022)

Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Government to resolve the anomalies that crept in the defence pay scale with the implementation.....

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CBI Court Sentences Lalu Prasad Yadav to 5 Years Imprisonment in Doranda Treasury Case(22.02.2022)

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Court, Ranchi has sentenced former Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav to five years' imprisonment and als.....

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CBIC: Coaching Institutes to Pay 18% GST on Composite Supply Basis(23.02.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has clarified that, Coaching Institutes are required to pay 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on C.....

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Del. HC: Persons Not Accused of Deceiving Others Should Handle Haj Pilgrims(27.04.2024)

Delhi High Court has held that Haj Group Organizers should be those persons who do have any allegations of deceiving Haj pilgrims. Haj Policy also giv.....

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Committee to Examine Issues Relating to Queer Community Constituted by Central Government(17.04.2024)

Central Government on direction by the Supreme Court in Supriyo and Ors vs. Union of India (MANU/SC/1155/2023; 2023/INSC/920) has constituted a commit.....

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Gujarat HC Grants Relief To Lawyers Against Demand Notices Issued By CGST Department(08.03.2022)

Gujarat High Court while granting relief to lawyers observed that no coercive action should be taken against them in relation to notices issued to the.....

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CESTAT: No Provision in Cenvat Credit Rules to Allow Cash Refund of Cess in Cenvat Credit Balance(06.05.2024)

Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that there is no provision in the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 or in .....

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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)

Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....

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Centre to Withdraw Letter Asking States to Not Take Action Against Ayurvedic & Ayush Products Ads(08.05.2024)

Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that the letter sent by the Ministry of Ayush to all the State licensing authorities to not take any.....

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Delhi HC: CPIO Cannot Withhold Information Without Reasonable Cause Under RTI Act(01.02.2021)

Delhi High Court has held that the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) or PIOs cannot withhold information without reasonable cause and that suc.....

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CBIC Amends HS Codes Under Notifications Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty on Imports(03.01.2022)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the HS codes under various notifications imposing anti-dumping duty on imports of certa.....

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Karnataka High Court Upheld Notification levying Excise Duty On Tobacco Products(10.01.2022)

Karnataka High Court has upheld the notification levying Central Excise Duty on tobacco and tobacco products issued by the Union of India. The court o.....

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Central Board of Direct Taxes Extends Due Date of Income Tax Audit Reports(12.01.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the extension of the timeline for filing Income Tax Returns and Various reports of audit for the AY .....

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Centre Starts Granting Citizenship Under CAA in West Bengal, Haryana and Uttarakhand(30.05.2024)

Central Government has started granting citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) in West Bengal, Haryana and Uttarakhand. Ministr.....

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Kar HC: No Need to Share Opinion Given by CVC to Discipl. Authority with Delinquent Bank Employee(07.06.2024)

Kar. HC has observed that the Court does not subscribe to the views that opinion of Central Vigilance Commission to disciplinary authority should alwa.....

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Madras HC: Signing of Statement Admitting Tax Liability Not Lead to Self-Assessment(20.04.2022)

Madras High Court has ruled that the signing of a statement by the taxpayer admitting tax liability under the stress of investigation and making payme.....

Tags : Madras High Court, section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 1961, taxpayer, tax liability



CBDT Releases ITR-1 Validation Rules for AY 2022-23(21.04.2022)

Central Board of Direct Taxes has released Income Tax Return -1 Validation Rules for Assessment Year 2022-23. The Rules include: List of category defe.....

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Del HC: Can’t Transfer Probe Merely Because Litigant Feels She is Being Unfairly Prejudiced(24.04.2023)

Delhi High Court while dismissing petition seeking transfer of further investigation in a sexual harassment case from the State Police to Central Bure.....

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Centre Issues Notification for Constitution of GST Appellate Tribunals(01.08.2024)

The Central Government has notified constitution of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT) across the country. The notification shall be e.....

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Cabinet Notifies Continuation of CSS for Development of Infrastructure Facilities(15.07.2021)

Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for ano.....

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CGST: Refund of Duty Deposit Paid on or After Amendment of 2014 Can Invoke Section 35FF(30.05.2022)

Central Goods and Services Tax Authority, Panipat observed that refund of duty deposit paid on or after the amendment of 2014 can invoke Section 35FF .....

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CIC Stays Order on Disclosure of Information on Non-Performing Assets(08.07.2021)

Central Information Commission (CIC) has stayed the order of the First Appellate Authority (FAA) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which had directed.....

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CBIC Launches Online Filing of Application for Authorised Economic Operators(09.07.2021)

Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) T2 and T3 applications to en.....

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Centre Issues Notification Regarding Reference to Replacements of IPC, CrPC, IEA(17.07.2024)

Central Government has issued a notification stating that where any reference of IPC, 1860 or CrPC, 1973 or IEA, 1872 is made in any Act, Ordinance, R.....

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CESTAT, Delhi: No Central Excise Duty on Manufacture of CO2 Gas During Manufacture of Beer(08.04.2022)

Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Delhi has observed that central excise duty cannot be levied during the manufacture of beer on the.....

Tags : Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, central excise duty, manufacture of beer, carbon dioxide gas, alcoholic liquors, consumption, State subject



SC: Del. HC Direction that OPS is Applicable to Paramilitary Forces/CAPF Personnel, Stayed(13.08.2024)

Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by Delhi High Court directing that the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), in accordance with Central Civil Services (P.....

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Del. HC: Withholding Names of Institutes or Universities Attended by Current Employees is Justified(14.08.2024)

Del. HC has held that Central Information Commissioner’s decision to withhold the names of institutes or universities attended by current employees is.....

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SC: Union to Frame Rules Regarding Access of Public Places & Services to PwD(11.11.2024)

Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to frame rules regarding access of public places and services to persons with disability. The direct.....

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Supreme Court Asks IT Department, CBDT to Upgrade its Software(27.09.2024)

Supreme Court while hearing an appeal on imposition of surcharge due to an error in the Central Processing Centre of Revenue, has observed that the te.....

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Delhi High Court: Centre Directed to constitute a “National Rare Diseases Fund”(07.10.2024)

Del HC while directing the Central Government to constitute a “national rare diseases fund”, has made it mandatory to hold a monthly meeting between t.....

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