Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol into India
The Central Government has imposed definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol (Tariff Item 2905 13 00) into
Continue readingNotifications
Notifications issued by various government departments, government bodies etc.
No fees to be charged by customs officers in ports that operate on a 24X7 basis
The Central Board of Excise and Customs has amended the Customs (Fees for Rendering Services by Customs Officers) Regulations, 1998. The amendment,
Continue reading
Customs duty rates reduced on items imported into India from Japan
Per the obligations under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the Central Government has further reduced customs duty rates on various items
Continue reading
35% Customs duty on imported baggage beyond duty free limit
In line with the new Baggage Rules of 2016; New notifications has been issued by the Government relating to imposition of customs
Continue reading
Introduction of definition of e – commerce in Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020)
The Central Government in exercise of power conferred by Section 5 of FT (D&R) Act, 1992, read with paragraph 1.02 of the
Continue reading
Government of Tamil Nadu Introduces Bill to Implement E-Stamps across the State Judiciary
In an attempt to implement the judgment of Madras High Court in United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sagicor Capital Life Insurance
Continue readingService Tax (Amendment) Rules, 2016, notified
Introducing significant changes to the Service Tax Rules, 1994, the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, GoI has notified the Service Tax
Continue reading
Uttar Pradesh bans plastic carry bags
The State of Uttar Pradesh became the newest entrant in the list of states banning plastic carry bags in India vide the
Continue reading
Central Registration Centre (CRC) established for disposal of applications for reservation of names under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013
The Central Government in exercise of power conferred by Section 396 sub-sections (1) & (2) of Companies Act, 2013 establishes a Central
Continue readingRevision of Monetary limit for filing Departmental appeals in income tax matters
Central Board of Direct Taxes via a circular dated January 10th, 2015, as a measure for reducing litigation has revised the monetary
Continue reading
Guidelines issued to promote organ transplantation
On 1-1-2016, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issued draft guidelines for
Continue reading
Committee set up to study wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevaks
The Union Government has constituted a one man committee comprising of Shri Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Member of Postal Services Board, to examine
Continue readingSuggestions invited from Public on Forthcoming Railway Budget 2016-17
Ministry of Railway has invited suggestions from the public regarding the forthcoming Railway Budget 2016-17. The icon with the title “Public Suggestions
Continue readingMoU signed between India and Japan for cooperation in Railway Sector
India and Japan signed three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) during December 11-13, 2015 for cooperation in the Railway Sector. The details of
Continue readingGovernment announces incentives for Domestic Shipbuilding Industry
The Central Government on 24-11-2015 issued Notification Nos. 44/2015-Central Excise, 45/2015-Central Excise, 54/2015-Customs and 55/2015-Customs to provide the following indirect tax incentives
Continue reading
State Policy for Transgender in Kerala, 2015(Draft)
After the direction given by Supreme Court in Ram Singh v. Union of India (2015) 4 SCC 697, to the Centre and
Continue readingSwachh Bharat Cess @ 0.5% to be levied on all taxable services from November 11, 2015
The Government of India on 06-11-2015, decided to impose a Swachh Bharat Cess at the rate of 0.5% on all services, which
Continue reading
Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee submitted its recommendations: Stakeholders can submit their comments on the report by 19th November
The Government constituted a Bankruptcy Law Reform Committee identifying Bankruptcy Law Reform as a key priority for improving the ease of doing
Continue readingService tax cannot be levied on mere transfer of title in immovable property
In order to resolve a long standing issue relating to levy of Service Tax on sale of flats/dwellings etc. after issue of
Continue reading
Services in the ‘Manufacturing of Alumina and Aluminium’ and ‘Mining of Bauxite’ declared as ‘Public Utility Service’
On 26-10-2015, the Central Government on the satisfaction that the public interest so requires declared the services in the ‘Manufacturing of Alumina
Continue reading