Justice Dipak Misra nominated Executive Chairman, National Legal Services Authority
The President in exercise of the powers conferred under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 3 of the Legal Services Authorities Act,
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Central Board of Excise & Customs initiates process of migration of its existing Central Excise/Service Tax assessees to GST
The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) has initiated the process of migration of its existing Central Excise/Service Tax assessees to
Continue readingForeign exchange facility for foreign citizens extended up to January 31, 2017
Attention of Authorized Persons is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 20 dated November 25, 2016 permitting foreign citizens to
Continue readingIndia and Kazakhstan sign Protocol to amend Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
India and Kazakhstan have signed a Protocol to amend the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) between the two countries which was
Continue readingShri Ramendra Jain appointed Addl. Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India appointed Shri Ramendra
Continue readingAmendments to SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 1993 to provide a framework for registration of fund managers for overseas funds
SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 1993 have been amended to provide an enabling framework for registration of fund managers desirous of providing their
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Gauhati High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India appointed Justice Manojit
Continue readingIndia and Singapore sign Third Protocol for amending Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, providing for source based taxation of capital gains arising on transfer of shares in a company
India and Singapore have amended the DTAA for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes
Continue readingAppointment of Judges, Karnataka High Court
The President in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (l) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, appointed Justice Pavankumar
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Justice JS Khehar sworn in as Chief Justice of India
As reported by ANI, Justice JS Khehar has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India. He will be the
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Prof. David R. Syiemlieh appointed Chairman, Union Public Service Commission
The President has appointed Prof. David R. Syiemlieh, Member, Union Public Service Commission, to perform the duties of the post of Chairman,
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State of Nagaland declared ‘disturbed area’, AFSPA invoked
S.O. 4223(E).—Whereas the Central Government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of State of Nagaland is in such a
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Discretion of the consumer to pay service charge, can be waived if unhappy : Department of Consumer Affairs
A number of complaints from consumers have been received that hotels and restaurants are following the practice of charging ‘service charge’ in
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Cabinet approves International Solar Alliance (ISA): Signing of the Framework Agreement
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the proposal of Ministry
Continue readingCentral Board of Direct Taxes signs 2 Advance Pricing Agreements
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has closed the year 2016 by entering into two more unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs). The
Continue readingDaily limit of cash withdrawal from ATMs enhanced to Rs 4500 per day per card
Cash withdrawal from ATMs – Enhancement of daily limits Please refer to our circular DCM (Plg) No. 1424/10.27.00/2016-17 dated November 25, 2016
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Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2016 extended up to 31st January, 2017
In view of the representations received from various stakeholders and for the convenience of the taxpayers, the last date for availing the
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High Level Committee constituted to review Institutionalization of Arbitration Mechanism in India
Justice Dispensing System in India has come under great stress for various reasons including huge pendency of cases in various courts. The
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Comments invited on the Report of Financial Redressal Agency
In his Budget Speech of 2015-16, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley had announced the creation a
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Major policy initiatives and achievements of Ministry of Corporate Affairs in 2016
Following are the major Policy Initiatives and Achievements of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India during the Year 2016: 1.
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