The All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP) has released a publication titled “Handbook on FEMA – Taxation – Frequently Asked Questions”. This is a unique publication compiled in a question-answer format explaining the provisions, laws, conventions etc. An aggregate of 293 questions are answered by giving references to relevant case laws on the respective subject
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ITAT Makes History – 7 Members Appointed Vice Presidents Together
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointments of seven Members (Judicial/ Accountant) of the ITAT to the posts of Vice-President In the ITAT in level 16 of the Matrix wef the date of assumption of charge of the post and till the age of 62 years subject to the final outcome of Writ Petition Nos 9/2017 titled Kudrat Sandhu vs. Union of India pending in the Supreme Court
Chief Justice Of India Bans Judges From Taking Leave On Workdays
Hon’ble Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has indicated a touch stance towards the practice of judges taking frequent leave from work. He has announced a new “no leave” formula for judges during working days of courts to tackle the large case pendency clogging the Courts
Bombay High Court To Get New Chief Justice Soon
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended that Mr. Justice N.H. Patil, the senior-most Judge from Bombay High Court, who is at present functioning as Acting Chief Justice of that High Court, be appointed Chief Justice in Bombay High Court
High Court Judge, Who Heard Cases Till 11 PM, Appointed ITAT President. Tax Bar Pleased, Pledges Support
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of a former High Court to the post of the President in the ITAT. The learned judge has a distinguished track record. He is renowned for having sat in Court till 11 pm in order to speedily dispose of pending cases. The Tax Bar has expressed confidence that the new President will streamline the working of the ITAT and ensure speedy justice to taxpayers
Transfer Of Hon’ble ITAT Member (Vice President) (Oct 2018)
Vide Order dated 11th October 2018, the Hon’ble President of the ITAT has transferred a Vice-President with immediate effect, in public interest
Tax Bar Files Writ Petition Reg Non-Appointment Of Core ITAT Admin Staff By Govt
The AIFTP has filed a Writ petition in the Hon’ble Bombay High court to challenge the apathy of the Government in the matter of non-appointment of core staff for the ITAT
CBDT Orders Transfers & Postings Of Commissioners & Assistant Commissioners Of Income-Tax
The CBDT has vide Office Order Nos. 166 of 2018 and 169 of 2018, dated 9th October 2018, ordered the transfers and postings of several officers in the grade of Commissioner of Income-tax.
The CBDT has vide Office Order No. 168 of 2018 dated 9th October 2018 stated that the President has extended the ad-hoc appointments of several Assistant Commissioners of Income-tax
Tax Lawyers Drag CBDT To Court For Giving ‘Incentive’ To CsIT(A) To Enhance Assessments
Distinguished professional bodies made detailed representations to the CBDT in which it was pointed out that the move by the CBDT to give “incentives” to CsIT(A) to enhance assessments and levy penalty shakes the confidence of taxpayers that they would get a fair hearing from the CsIT(A) of their grievances. However, these representations have fallen on deaf ears. The CBDT appears to be in no mood to listen, let alone reconsider its decision. Accordingly, the AIFTP has filed a Writ Petition in the Hon’ble Delhi High Court to challenge the said move of the CBDT
CBDT Appoints Assistant CsIT To Officiate As Deputy CsIT
The CBDT has issued a Notification dated 26th September 2018 by which several Assistant Commissioners of Income-tax have been appointed to officiate as Deputy Commissioners of Income-tax in the pay scale of Rs. 15,600-39,000 (plus grade pay of Rs. 6,500)
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