Monthly Archives: January 2016

Stand Up India Scheme approved by Govt

By | January 7, 2016

Cabinet approves Stand Up India Scheme A boost to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and Women The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the “Stand Up India Scheme” to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and Women entrepreneurs. The Scheme is intended to facilitate at least two such projects per bank branch,… Read More »

Rs 4164 Crore declared under Black Money Act

By | January 7, 2016

644 Declarations involving Rs. 4,164 crore made under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 A total of 644 declarations have been made under the compliance window provided in the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 which closed on 30th September,… Read More »

Indian Economy achieved robust growth says Arun Jaitley

By | January 7, 2016

Finance Minister: Due to various policy measures undertaken by the present Government, Indian Economy has achieved robust growth rate despite volatility and uncertainty in global economy; asks Captains of Indian Trade and Industry to come forward and make increased Private Investment especially in Infrastructure Sector . The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that… Read More »

Terrorist Attack at AIR Force Station Pathankot

By | January 7, 2016

Terrorist Attack at AIR Force Station Pathankot On receipt of intelligence inputs of a likely attempt by terrorists to infiltrate into military installations in Pathankot area, Air Force Station Pathankot was put on heightened alert status. Air warriors were issued arms and ammunition to protect vital assets. Air Force Garud Special Forces were reinforced from… Read More »

India and Bangladesh MOU for setting up of Border Haats

By | January 7, 2016

Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bangladesh and Mode of Operation of Border Haats for setting up of Border Haats of India-Bangladesh Border and addendum to the MoU signed earlier The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and… Read More »

Govt approved four laning of Nagina-Kashipur section of National Highway

By | January 7, 2016

Four laning of Nagina-Kashipur section of National Highway – 74 in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for development of the four laning of the Nagina-Kashipur section of National Highway – 74 in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. This work… Read More »

Govt approved closure of HMT Watches Ltd

By | January 7, 2016

Closure of HMT Watches Ltd. (HMTW), HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. (HMTCW) and HMT Bearings Ltd. (HMTB) (HMTW), HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. (HMTCW) and HMT Bearings Ltd. (HMTB) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for offering attractive VRS / VSS packages at 2007 pay… Read More »

Notification No 01/2016-Customs (N.T.)

By | January 6, 2016

[To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)] Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Excise and Customs) Notification New Delhi, the 5th January, 2016 No. 01/2016-Customs (N.T.)   G.S.R…….(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 146 of… Read More »

Monetary limits for filing appeals by the Department before CESTAT/High Courts and Supreme Court applies to all pending cases

By | January 6, 2016

F.No.390/Misc./163/2010-JC Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise & Customs New Delhi , 1st January ,2016 To, 1. All Principal Chief Commissioners / Chief Commissioners and Directors General under the Central Board of Excise and Customs. 2. CC (AR), Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal. 3. All Principal Commissioners /Commissioners of… Read More »