Monthly Archives: March 2020

Exemption can’t be denied merely because profits generated by Assessee during Chartitable Activities : SLP dismissed

By | March 17, 2020

. The ITAT came to the erroneous conclusion that merely because the Assessee had generated profits out of the activity of publishing and selling of school text books it ceased carrying on the activity of ‘education.’ The ITAT failed to address the issue in the background of the setting up of the Assessee, its control… Read More »

For Section 80I and 80HH deduction allowed for Interest due to Late Payment from Debtor : HC

By | March 17, 2020

In the case of Nirma Industries Ltd. v. Dy. CIT [2006] 283 ITR 402 (Guj) in which the court upheld the assessee’s claim for deduction under section 80-I of the Act on the interest received on late payment of sale consideration as amount derived from eligible business. These questions are, therefore, not required to be considered. The question… Read More »

Cash payments exceeding Limits to truck drivers allowed to Taxpayer if No Banking Facility in Village: ITAT

By | March 17, 2020

The Ld. A.O. has not found any fault with the payment nor has disbelieve the payment made for the coal suppliers who are duly registered with the VAT department. The payment has not been doubted by the A.O. or by the Ld. CIT(A), hence looking to the facts that the payments were made after the… Read More »

No Revision u/s 263 if AO applied his mind on the issues :ITAT

By | March 17, 2020

we are of therefore of considered view that the assessment order was not the result of non-enquiry or non-application of mind or assumption of wrong facts. We are also of the considered opinion that while passing the assessment order the AO had followed the permissible view in law which cannot be said to be ‘unsustainable… Read More »

Legal Expenses to defend the Director Not allowed : HC

By | March 17, 2020

The complaints have been filed so as to settle personal scores between the parties. It thus noticed that the appellant company was no way involved in the legal proceedings taken against the Directors/Shareholders in their individual capacities. HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY National Refinery (P.) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax M.S. SANKLECHA AND NITIN JAMDAR, JJ. IT… Read More »

10 Key Outcomes from 39th GST Council Meeting

By | March 17, 2020

The 39th GST Council meeting was held on March 14, 2020. The GST Council has taken several decisions which include measures related to facilitation of trade, deferment of e-invoice and e-wallet scheme, amendments to GST rules, GST rate changes in case of certain goods and services and several other initiatives proposed. Infosys also submitted suggestions… Read More »

Additional Duty of Excise & SAED increased on Petrol & High Speed Diesel Oil

By | March 17, 2020

[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) Notification No. 3/2020-Central Excise New Delhi, the 13th March, 2020 G.S.R. (E). – In exercise of the powers conferred by section 147 of Finance Act, 2002 (20 of 2002), read with… Read More »

Corona Virus Advisory for Court Cases by Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Assocation

By | March 17, 2020

PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT BAR ASSOCIATION (REGD.) PUNJAB & HARYANA HIGH COURT, SECTOR-1, CHANDIGARH-160001 (INDIA) RESOLUTION Dated 16.03.2020 The Executive Committee in its meeting dated 16.03.2020 and in view of decision taken by the Administrative Committee of Hon’ble High Court alongwith the Members of the Bar, it is informed that:

Delhi Closed Gyms, Night Clubs , Bazar Etc till 31.03.2020 : Notification

By | March 17, 2020

GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT 9TH LEVEL, A-WING, DELHI SECRETARIAT, IP ESTATE, NEW DELHI – 110002 Dated : 16/03/2020 ORDER In exercise of the powers conferred by the Delhi Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19. Regulations, 2020 under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the following directions are hereby issued for the… Read More »

Chandigarh Closed Cinema Halls, Gyms, Night clubs etc Till 31.03.2020 : Chandigarh Administration

By | March 16, 2020

CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT Dated 16.03.02019 Arun Gupta (IAS) Principal Secretary Home-cum Principal Secy. Health Chandigarh Administration In exercise of the powers conferred under ‘The Chandigarh Epidemic Disease, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020 dated 11.03.2020 notified under Epidemic Disease Act 1897, all Cinema Halls, Gyms, Night clubs, Pubs, Swimming Pools, Coaching Centres, Spa Centres, Video Gaming Centres,… Read More »