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No Fixed Validity for Exporter Self-Sealing Permission: CBIC
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that the permission granted to exporters for self-sealing of export consignments does not carry any fixed validity period. The circular addresses longstanding queries from the trade regarding whether the self-sealing facility—originally introduced under earlier...
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Can You Pay Rent to Your Father and Claim HRA? Rule Changes from April 2026Â
House Rent Allowance (HRA) continues to be one of the most widely used tax-saving components available to salaried individuals in India. A frequently asked question in this context is whether rent paid to one’s father can qualify for HRA exemption. With the introduction of...
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No Fixed Validity for Exporter Self-Sealing Permission: CBIC
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has clarified that the permission...
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Can You Pay Rent to Your Father and Claim HRA? Rule Changes from April 2026Â
House Rent Allowance (HRA) continues to be one of the most widely used tax-saving...
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A woman who once took on notorious encroachers is now fighting to save her...
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Service Tax on Tractor Transport Quashed: CESTAT Imposes Rs. 10K Penalty Each for Non-Compliance
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chandigarh Bench, has held that...