The Odisha government has asked superintendents of police of all coastal districts to strengthen patrolling, especially during the night, to prevent entry of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh through sea routes in view of the political turmoil in the country. Sanjay Kumar, additional director general of police (law and order), confirmed that their focus is to prevent entry of illegal immigrants into the state, especially Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur and Bhadrak districts. “All 18 marine police stations have been asked to remain alert and to monitor any movement on sea routes along the…
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Chennai AAR Applies 8% GST to the Supply of Residential Flat Construction Services
The supply of Residential Flat Construction services involves the Transfer of Undivided Shares of Land can draw an 8% Goods and Services Tax, ruled by the Chennai Authority for Advance Ruling. A copy of the challan on 22.04.2023 has been furnished by the petitioner for the application fee payment of Rs 5000 under Rules of CGST Rules 2017 and SGST 2017. Prime Expant Infra, the petitioner is a partnership firm registered under the Indian Partnership Act, of 1932 and is in the business of providing construction services in respect of…
MCA to Kick Out More Than 400 Chinese Companies for Financial Frauds
According to a government official, in the next three months, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is set to strike off up to 400 Chinese companies across 17 states due to incorporation and financial frauds. Presently, over 700 Chinese companies are under MCA investigation. Prolonged Investigations and Company Termination Process As per the officials, the inquiry on 600 Chinese companies is finished. “There will be a significant number of approximately 300-400 companies that will be de-registered. These companies include loan apps, online job companies, etc.” The Ministry of Corporate Affairs…
India scales back diplomatic presence in Bangladesh; non-essential staff, families from embassy in Dhaka return | India News
India is scaling back its diplomatic presence in Bangladesh with non-essential staff and families from the Indian High Commission in Dhaka returning on a voluntary basis via a commercial flight, sources said on Wednesday. The High Commission is functional and all Indian diplomats continue to remain in Dhaka, sources added. Besides the high commission or embassy in Dhaka, India has assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna and Sylhet. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said on Tuesday that it was India’s expectation that the host government would provide the…
Authority Can’t Issue Detention Order If Valid GST E-Way Bill Exists in Physical or Electronic Form
While quashing the detention order the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court ruled that if an invoice, bill of supply, delivery challan, or bill of entry and a valid e-way bill in physical or electronic form for verification are available, then no action may be initiated. It was remarked by the bench of Justice S.Srimathy that the respondent department issued the notice carried the inspection on the identical day and passed the order on the identical day. Under the mentioned provisions the respondent’s department would required to allot the time…
Dell makes job cuts as big tech layoffs continue in 2024 | Technology News
Dell laid off an unspecified number of employees on Tuesday, marking its second mass layoff in the past 15 months. The cuts were made in the sales and marketing divisions as the company pivoted toward artificial intelligence. Dell executives announced the layoffs in an internal memo, according to Bloomberg. The company did not confirm how many workers would lose their jobs, but a report from SiliconAngle estimates the number at around 12,500, citing an unnamed source. A layoff tracker reports the same number. As of February, Dell had about 120,000…
HC pulls up Godhra civic body for alloting sub-judice graveyard land to build fire station
Calling its actions an “overreach” and “disregard” for legal proceedings, the Gujarat High Court Tuesday admonished the Godhra Municipality in Panchmahal for issuing a work order to construct a fire station on a contentious graveyard regarding which a writ petition is sub-judice. It directed the civic body’s Chief Officer to be present before the court on August 13 to show cause as to why the HC should not issue a suo motu contempt notice in the matter. The matter pertains to City Survey Number 477 of Godhra, which is ‘prima…
Bangladesh Crisis Live Updates: New Delhi plans to host Sheikh Hasina, Muhammad Yunus appointed head of interim govt | India News
With Bangladesh in turmoil, why India should exercise caution The old order in Bangladesh has changed irreversibly and India will have to adjust to the change. A student protest against reservation morphed into a wider people’s movement against the increasingly autocratic and corruption-ridden rule of Sheikh Hasina. She has resigned and left the country and may take shelter in India. India should not deny her that. The Bangladesh Army appears to have taken charge though it has promised an interim government of “stakeholders” to pave the way for free and…
Bill seeks to expand NDMA role, fails to strengthen its status | Explained News
Last week, the government introduced a Bill in Parliament seeking to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It proposes to make important changes in the Act, aimed mainly at improving the operational efficiencies in responding to a natural disaster. The Bill seeks to significantly expand the role and responsibilities of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), especially in guiding state governments and organs of the Centre in dealing with disasters. However, it misses the opportunity to upgrade and strengthen the institutional status of NDMA. This would have empowered the body…
Bangldesh crisis: Ensure safety of Hindus, VHP urges Centre | India News
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has raised concerns over reported attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh during the ongoing unrest in the country. It has asked the government to take possible steps to ensure their safety. “The uncertainty, anarchy and lawlessness in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for India. It is important we stand by the people of Bangladesh at this moment. Our concern is that in this movement, the commercial establishments, houses and religious sites of minorities including Hindus and Sikhs have been attacked and damaged,”…