June 2021

Compliance Relaxations in India | COVID-19

1. GST UpdateDate of Notification – 28 May 2021

• Legal Framework – The Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 and relevant rules thereunder.
• Government Authority – Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
• Web-link – CBIC Circular
• Legal Update: IGST to be fully exempted on import of certain COVID-19 related goods.Rationalization of GST rates on certain goods and services.Rationalization of late fee in reporting of certain returns.Simplification of Annual Return for FY 2020-21.

Compliance Relaxations in India | COVID-19

1. Topic – Income tax compliance relaxations 
– Date of Notification – 20 May 2021
– Legal Framework: Income Tax Act, 1961 and relevant Rules thereto
– Government Authority – Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
– Web-link – CBDT Circular

Summary of Compliance Relaxations in India | COVID-19

1. Topic – Clarification on spending of CSR funds for ‘creating health infrastructure for COVID care’ 
– Date of Notification – 5 May 2021
– Legal Framework:
– Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013
– Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014 

Cooperation, Competition and Conflict in Indian Society

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