Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget speech has sought to implement the recommendations made by the GST Council during its 35th meeting last month. The
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From theft charge to long-standing disputes, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Company is employer, not its directors The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the term ‘employer’ does not include the director of a company. It
Two years on, still not a good and simple tax: What ails the GST regime | Business Standard Column
The last GST Council meeting had given a two-year extension to the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA), postponed the deadline for filing annual returns by two months, and
From minimum wage order to whisky brand row, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Minimum wage order can’t change job terms While implementing the Minimum Wages Act, a government cannot alter the terms of employment. It can only fix
Volume of litigation under GST regime to grow in a big way: Experts | Business Standard News
Last month, the power of GST officers to arrest tax evaders hogged headlines and courts’ time. Following conflicting orders from various high courts, the apex court stepped in. A
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Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill – The Economic Times
Parliament on Monday passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile
Service tax arrears rise to Rs 1.66 lakh crore in FY18: CAG report – The Economic Times
Total service tax arrears rose to Rs 1.66 lakh crore in 2017-18, up from Rs 1.18 lakh crore in the preceding financial year, said a CAG
From theft charge to long-standing disputes, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Company is employer, not its directors The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the term ‘employer’ does not include the director of a company. It
Out of 43 lakh cases pending in High Courts, over 8 lakh a decade old – The Economic Times
More than 43 lakh cases are pending in the 25 high courts in the country and over 8 lakh of these are over a decade
From cell towers to voluntary retirement, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Courts cancel railways’ curb on investors The Calcutta High Court last week, as well as the Orissa High Court earlier, has disapproved of the restrictions imposed by the railways on the
From cell towers to voluntary retirement, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Courts cancel railways’ curb on investors The Calcutta High Court last week, as well as the Orissa High Court earlier, has disapproved of the restrictions imposed by the railways on the
Taxman can share data on assets of loan defaulters with PSBs, says CBDT – The Hindu BusinessLine
Tax officials can now share data with public sector banks to help them recover dues from loan defaulters. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
‘Urgent need for judicial reforms in the country’ – The Hindu BusinessLine
Judiciary should understand the economic importance of a judgment: Sunil Kanoria According to The Central government should push judicial reforms – both in terms of
Five easy ways to complain against an insurance company – The Economic Times
Send a written complaint, with supporting documents, to the insurer’s grievance redressal officer, and get an acknowledgement. If you feel that there was a lapse or negligence
From now, tax defaulters can’t get away by just paying fine – The Economic Times
The government is tightening the prosecution noose around several categories of tax defaulters, such as those who stash black money offshore. These categories of taxpayers will not be
From minimum wage order to whisky brand row, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Minimum wage order can’t change job terms While implementing the Minimum Wages Act, a government cannot alter the terms of employment. It can only fix the
From coal price escalation to special leave, here’re the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Pre-deposit must in all cheque cases The Supreme Court ruled last week that the amended provision in the Negotiable Instruments Act tightening curbs on those accused of
A change in law means MSMEs have greater power in cheque bounce cases – The Economic Times
MSMEs who are generally cash starved and their hands stretched because of irregular cash flow would welcome this long-awaited change from the law makers. By
From flat sale contract to ruling on cheque, here are the key court orders | Business Standard Column
Stay on arbitration centre vacated The proposed New Delhi International Arbitration Centre has been caught in litigation for some months and the Delhi High Court last week vacated a
