Government notifies Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020.

The Ministry of Law and Justice vide its gazette Notification dated 31st March 2020 has published the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of certain provisions) Ordinance, 2020, which provides for extension of various time limits under the Taxation and Benami Acts. It also provides for extension of time limits contained in the Rules or Notification which are prescribed/ issued under these Acts.

CBIC Issues clarification on refund related issues

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs in its circular dated 31st March 2020 has clarified various refund related issues including relaxation of restrictions and explanation of manner to ensure uniformity in the implementation of the provision of law.

RBI extends the period of realization and repatriation of export proceeds.

The Reserve Bank of India in its circular dated 1st April 2020 has decided to extend the period of realisation of export proceeds. The time period for realization and repatriation of export proceeds for exports made up to or on July 31, 2020, has been extended to 15 months from the date of export.