Monthly Archives: December 2015

Classification of Silica Ramming Mass under Chapter heading 2506 of CETA

By | December 8, 2015

B.5 – Ranchi Zone – Classification – Classification of Silica Ramming Mass under Chapter Heading 3816 of CETA, 1985. Issue: A large number of units situated in the jurisdiction of the zone are engaged in the process of crushing, screening, grinding and mixing of quartz / quartzite mineral stones (in boulder form) to convert them… Read More »

Formula prescribed in notification is binding to arrive value addition by revenue ,Cost Audit Report Rules not to be followed

By | December 8, 2015

B4 – Kolkata Zone – Assessment and Valuation – Fixation of special rate representing the actual value addition under Area based Exemption Scheme Issue: It was explained by the sponsoring zone that an assessee was engaged in the manufacture of various food products and cosmetic products under chapter 21 and chapter 33 and availing area… Read More »

MRP based assessment not possible if Central Govt not issued notification

By | December 8, 2015

B3 – Vadodara Zone-Assessment and Valuation- Whether the Excisable Products like Dish Washing Liquid, Floor Cleaner, Toilet Cleaners Falling under Tariff Items 34022010 and 34022090, Liable for Excise Duty by Assessing Value under Section 4 or Section 4A (MRP based assessment) of Central Excise Act, 1944. Issue: The sponsoring zone explained that a doubt had… Read More »

Vat/CST subsidy is to be included in transaction value under Section 4 of Central Excise Act

By | December 8, 2015

B2-Jaipur Zone – Assessment and valuation-Retention of Sales Tax Collected from Customers and Inclusion thereof in the Transaction Value: Issue: During the course of audit of certain units, it has been noticed that Government of Rajasthan has declared that the concerned manufacturer shall be eligible for Customized Package (a financial package) under Rajasthan Investment Promotion… Read More »

Valuation of Cement bags cleared to industrial consumers from depot will be made under Section 4 of the Central Excise Act and not under Section 4A

By | December 8, 2015

B1- Hyderabad Zone- Assessment and Valuation-Non-adoption of Section 4A-Valuationof Goods-Clearances made to Depots by Cement Manufacturers:- Issue: Cement in packaged form has been notified under Section 4A of the Central Excise Act, 1944 with effect from 17.3.2012. The assessee affixes a label on the bags removed to its depots clearly stating, “meant for industrial/institutional consumer”.… Read More »

Recall of Faulty Vehicles

By | December 8, 2015

At present there is no recall policy in the country. Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has initiated steps for bringing mandatory Recall Policy. A holistic approach is proposed in the upcoming draft Road Transport and Safety Bill 2014, the latest version of which is also hosted on the website of Ministry of Road Transport &… Read More »

How can AO reject the Books of accounts of Assessee

By | December 8, 2015

When can the Assessing Officer Reject the books of Accounts of the Assessee  under Income Tax Act 1961? As per Section 145(3) Where the Assessing Officer is not satisfied about the correctness or completeness of the accounts of the assessee, or where the method of accounting provided in sub-section (1) has not been regularly followed by… Read More »