Circular No. 128/10/2010-ST Summary:- In case a contract where the provision of service commenced prior to 01.06.2007 and any payment of service tax was made under the respective taxable service before 01.06.2007 – No portion of that contract would be eligible... (Continue reading)
By Chhaya Khamkar Types and Definition of parking Stilt - A pair of poles with foot-rests, enabling the user to walk with feet at a distance above the ground; piles or posts on which a building stands. Open - Means an area forming an... (Continue reading)
In a recent case of a writ petition filed against a case of flat owners of an illegally constructed building seeking respite from the BMC’s orders, the divison Bench of the Bombay HC held that in such matters it is... (Continue reading)
Registration and Stamps department across Maharashtra plans to put the details and records of the title deeds and documents of all the registered commercial and residential properties, now online, for the convenience of the citizens. The State Chief information Commissioner... (Continue reading)
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court has stated that the issue of minority of tenants can not be an obstacle for redeveloping a property if minimum 70% of the tenants are ready for the same. The judgement came against... (Continue reading)
MSCC, The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission, has recently directed a developer to pay a fine of rupees 20 Lakh at the rate of Rs.2,000 per day for a delay in handing over possession of a shop premises to it’s purchaser. The... (Continue reading)
Provisions of Section 50C of Income Tax Act, 1961 In Respect of Land and Buildings Transactions Section 50C containing very harsh and controversial provisions is one more attempt by the Government to bring to revenue the unaccounted portion of the property... (Continue reading)
By Vimal Punmiya, FCA SERVICE TAX By the Finance Act, 2010 the Government has amended the definition of Commercial or Industrial Construction Service [Section 65 (25b) read with Section 65 (105) (zzq)] and construction of Residential Complex [Section 65... (Continue reading)
By Kantilal Jain, FCA In the budget for 2010 both Central and State Governments have made certain amendments to levy tax on sale of immovable property under construction to enhance their revenue and to overcome certain judicial pronouncements. An attempt is... (Continue reading)
House rent allowance (HRA) is received by the salaried class. A deduction is permissible under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, in accordance with Rule 2A of the Income Tax Rules. You can claim exemption on your HRA under... (Continue reading)