The CBDT has issued an order dated 2nd July 2018 by which it has appointed special counsels to represent the Income-tax department in cases relating to International Tax and Transfer Pricing before various judicial fora at Delhi, Bengalure and Mumbai. The Special Counsel are entitled to appearance fees, conference fees and fees for drafting written submissions etc. They are also entitled to reimbursement of Air Expenses (Executive Class) and lodging & boarding expenses
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Year: 2018
CBDT Chief Cracks Whip At Gross Delay in Tackling Vigilance Complaints Against Tax Officials
Hon’ble Sushil Chandra, the Chairman of the CBDT, has issued a directive dated 13th June 2018 to the Principal Commissioners of Income-tax in which the shocking revelation is made that several vigilance complaints against income-tax officials are pending for several years and no action thereon has been taken. It is also stated that there are virtually no cases in which disciplinary proceedings on account of misconduct have been initiated by the department on its own. This indicates that actions which should have been taken by the department on complaints against Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ officers/ officials are not being taken proactively
Transfer Pricing: Draft Amendment To Rule 10CB Regarding Computation Of Interest Income U/s 92CE
The CBDT has issued a draft notification dated 19th June 2018 by which it proposes to amend Rule 10CB of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 in respect of computation of interest income pursuant to secondary adjustment made under section 92CE of Income-tax Act, 1961. The CBDT has invited comments and suggestions from all taxpayers and tax professionals
ITAT En Route To Digitisation: Top Tax Lawyers Explain Impact Of New Appeal Forms
The CBDT has issued a draft notification dated 13th June 2018 proposing amendments to the Form of appeal to the Appellate Tribunal (Form No.36) and Form of memorandum of cross-objections to the Appellate Tribunal (Form No.36A). A tabular chart setting out the proposed amendments is set out. Top tax lawyers have expressed their preliminary views on the subject
Promotions Of Principal CsIT – CBDT Regularizes Promotions
The CBDT has issued an office order no. 90 of 2018 dated 11th June 2018 by which it has regularized the promotion of several officers to the grade of Principal Commissioner of Income-tax (Pr CIT) (level 15 in the pay matrix of Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100) against the panel year 2016-17, with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post by them
CBDT Orders Transfers & Postings Of Assistant/ Deputy Commissioners Of Income-tax
The CBDT has vide office order no. 86 of 2018 dated 4th June 2018 ordered the transfers and postings of several Assistant/ Deputy Commissioners Of Income-tax (Local Change) with immediate effect and until further orders
IMP Order Of ITAT President On Change In Practice Of Granting Early Hearing Of Appeals
In Olympia Paper & Stationery Stores vs. ACIT 63 ITD 148 (Mad), the ITAT held that applications for early hearing should be disposed of by a judicial order and cannot be dealt with on the administrative side. It was explained that grant of early hearing to one party is preferential treatment and causes prejudice to other litigants. It was held that early hearing cannot be granted except if there are strong compelling and justifiable reasons. This view of the ITAT has been approved by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in Dr. Prannoy Roy vs. DCIT.
Pursuant to the said judgement, the Hon’ble President of the ITAT has issued an order dated 24th May 2018 directing that all applications for early hearing should be heard by the Bench and not dealt with by the administrative head
IRS Officers Appointed To Grade Of Joint Commissioners Of Income-tax
Vide Order No. 76 of 2018 dated 25th May 2018 the CBDT has stated that the President has extended the ad-hoc appointment of several IRS officers to the grade of Joint Commissioner of Income Tax from 01.04.2018 to 30.09.2018
CBDT Directs Setting Up Of ‘High Court Cell’ To Monitor Delays In Filing Appeals To High Court & SLPs In Supreme Court
The CBDT has issued a directive dated 28th May 2018 in which it is stated that the delay in non-removal/delay in removal of defects in pending appeals before the Hon’ble High Courts and delay in filing of SLPs in the Hon’ble Supreme Court is a matter of great concern for the Board. It is stated that in many cases Departmental appeals pending before High Courts have been dismissed due to delay in removing of defects as pointed out by the Registry of the High Court. Similarly, Supreme Court has been taking a serious view of the delay in filing of the SLPs. The Attorney General of India has expressed concern to the Hon’ble Finance Minster regarding enormous delay in filing of SLPs. The CBDT has pointed out that the functioning of the High Court Cell is critical. Clear-cut instructions as per the Standard Operating Procedure specified in Instruction No. 4 of 2011 dated 09.03.2011 have now been issued
ITAT Bar Objects To ITAT Registrar Acting As “Court” And Causing Hardship To Taxpayers
The ITAT Bar Association has taken strong objection to the actions of the Registrar of the ITAT of acting as a “Court” and arrogating to himself, inter alia, the power to condone delay in filing appeals. The Registrar’s office is insisting that even routine issues like clearing procedural defects in appeals should be handled as “judicial proceedings” with a formal hearing. It is stated that such actions are not only contrary to the statutory provisions but are causing enormous hardship to taxpayers. The Bar has requested the Hon’ble President to abrogate the unlawful practice with immediate effect
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