In February 2012, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued three important Guidance Notes that have considerable relevance for income-tax practitioners. For the importance of such Guidance Notes in income-tax matters see CIT vs. Virtual Soft Systems Ltd (Delhi High Court)

NOTIFICATION NO 9/2012, Dated: February 17, 2012 In exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (IC) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby exempts the following class of persons, subject to the …

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Vide Order No. 34 of 2012 dated 16.02.2012 the CBDT has promoted officers in the grade of Additional Commissioner/Additional Director of Income-tax to the grade of Commissioner of Income-tax (CIT) with immediate effect and actually from the date of assumption of charge of the post and until further orders

Vide Order No. 33 of 2012 dated 16.02.2012 the CBDT has promoted officers in the grade of Commissioner/Director of Income Tax to the grade of Chief Commissioner of income-tax with immediate effect and actually from charge of the post and until further orders

The Government of India has authorized the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as the Designated Agency to receive written complaints for disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of office and recommend appropriate action under the Public Interest Disclosure & Protection of Informers (PIDPI) Resolution, 2004. Accordingly, Commission had also vide circular No.33/5/2004 dated 17/05/2004 issued guidelines and public notice on the procedure to be followed for filing whistle blower complaints under PIDPI Resolution for protecting identity of complainants/informers

Among the parameters of performance in your area, achievement of revenue collection target will obviously be given the highest weightage while writing your APAR by reporting officers and reviewing officers and will also be a major factor while considering placements during AGT 2012

The issue of processing of returns for the Asst. Year 2011-12 and giving credit for TDS has been considered by the Board. In order to clear backlog of returns, the following decisions have been taken

The Ministry of Finance has vide letter dated 23.01.2012 invited applications for appointment to the post of “Income Tax Ombudsman”. The post of “Income Tax Ombudsman” carries a pay scale of Rs.75500-80000. Interested candidates are requested to forward their application by 23.02.2012 indicating their preferred location

Vide Order No. 1/FT & TR 2012 dated 31.01.2012, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has constituted 10 Dispute Resolution Panels to sit at various locations across the Country

Vide Order No. 223 of 2012 dated 25.01.2012 the Chief Commissioner of Income-tax (CCA) Kolkota has transferred several officers in the grade of Deputy/ Assistant Commissioners / Directors of Income-tax with immediate effect