Setting-up of ‘Taxpayers Lounge’ at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) – 2015

Setting-up of ‘Taxpayers Lounge’ at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) – 2015 CBDT to set-up a ‘Taxpayers’ Lounge’ at the India International Trade Fair – 2015 to Highlight the Various Taxpayer-Friendly Initiatives Taken by the Department Among Others The Income Tax Department will be setting-up a ‘Taxpayers’ Lounge’ at the India International Trade Fair … Read more

Heavy Rains Expected over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Tamilnadu, Pudducherry and Kerala over next four days

Heavy Rains Expected over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Tamilnadu, Pudducherry and Kerala over next four days A low pressure area is expected to form over southeast Bay of Bengal & neighbourhood by tomorrow. Heavy rain occurs at isolated places over south Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Tamilnadu, Pudducherry and Kerala today. Heavy rain would occur … Read more

Anubhav : Retiring officers to write note on their achievements

Anubhav : Retiring officers to write note on their achievements Retiring officers to write note on their achievements In another new initiative “Anubhav”, inspired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has advised officers retiring within a period of six months to leave behind a note or … Read more

New Rail Refund Rules came into effect from 12.11.2015

New Rail Refund Rules came into effect from 12.11.2015 Indian Railways today modified the refund system for train passengers. With accordance with the new refund rules, passengers will have to pay double for cancelling tickets. As per the rule, the first AC or executive class has been increased from Rs 120 to Rs 240, for … Read more

Swachh Bharat Cess : 50 paisa only on every one hundred rupees worth of taxable services

Swachh Bharat Cess : 50 paisa only on every one hundred rupees worth of taxable services Clarifications on Swachh Bharat Cess Swachh Bharat Cess will come into effect from 15th November 2015, at the rate of 0.5% on all services, which are presently liable to service tax. This will translate into a tax of 50 … Read more