Ahead of GST Appellate Tribunal’s launch, an SOP for investigations

Ahead of GST Appellate Tribunal’s launch, an SOP for investigations

The GST Investigation wing of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs deals with policy issues relating to enforcement actions such as search, seizure, prosecution and arrest. Photo: Twitter/@cbic_india With Parliament clearing the decks for the establishment of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal to resolve rising disputes under the nearly six-year-old indirect tax […]

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Data gathering by public agencies picks up even as law hangs fire

Data gathering by public agencies picks up even as law hangs fire

The customs department mandating airlines to share personal details of international flyers, the Civil Aviation Ministry’s facial recognition system DigiYatra, the MeitY’s proposal to share non-personal data collected by the government with start-ups and researchers, CERT-In’s mandate asking virtual private network (VPN) service providers to store data of their users: these are among a rising […]

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Centre raises thresholds for prosecutions, arrests under Customs Act

Centre raises thresholds for prosecutions, arrests under Customs Act

However, thresholds will not apply for offences relating to fake currency notes, arms, ammunitions and explosives, antiques, art treasures, wildlife items and endangered species of flora and fauna However, thresholds will not apply for offences relating to fake currency notes, arms, ammunitions and explosives, antiques, art treasures, wildlife items and endangered species of flora and fauna The […]

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Explained | Why will airlines have to share PNR data? 

Explained | Why will airlines have to share PNR data? 

What are the pros and cons of Customs wanting more information on international travellers? How will the process work?   What are the pros and cons of Customs wanting more information on international travellers? How will the process work?   The story so far: The Passenger Name Record Information Regulations, 2022, notified by the Central Board of […]

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