Monday, December 31, 2018

Monday, December 24, 2018

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Monday, December 17, 2018

F. No. Pr. DGIT(S)/CPC(TDS)/Notification/2018-19   Notification No. 06/2018


                                             Directorate of Income-tax (Systems
Government of India 
Ministry of Finance
Central Board of Direct Taxes
New Delhi

Notification No. 06 /2018 
New Delhi, 06th December, 2018

Subject: - TDS deduction under section 194A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 in case of Senior Citizens - reg.-
It has been brought to the notice of CBDT that in case of Senior Citizens, some TDS deductors/Banks are making TDS deductions even when the amount of income does not exceed fifty thousand rupees. The same is not in accordance with the law as the Income-tax Act provides that no tax deduction at source under section 194A shall be made in the case of Senior Citizens where the amount of such income or, the aggregate of the amounts of such income credited or paid during the financial year does not exceed fifty thousand rupees. (Please refer to the third proviso to sub-section 3 of section 194A)

2. Under sub-rule (5) of Rule 31A of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the Director General of Income-tax (Systems) is authorized to specify the procedures, formats and standards for the purposes of furnishing and verification of the statements or claim for refund in Form 26B and shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration in relation to furnishing and verification of the statements or claim for refund in Form 26B in the manner so specified.

3. In exercise of the powers delegated by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (Board) under sub-rule (5) of Rule 31A of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) hereby clarifies that no tax deduction at source under section 194A shall be made in the case of Senior Citizens where the amount of such income or, the aggregate of the amounts of such income credited or paid during the financial year does not exceed fifty thousand rupees.
Sd/-
(Dewangi Marthak)
Asstt. Commissioner of Income-tax(CPC-TDS)
O/o the Pr. Director of Income-tax (Systems)
New Delhi
Copy for kind information to:-
  1. PPS to the Chairman and all Members, CBDT, North Block, New Delhi.
  2. All Pr. Chief Commissioners/Pr. Director Generals of Income-tax/Chief Commissioners of Income-tax/Pr. Commissioners of Income-tax/Commissioners of Income­ tax/Commissioners of Income-tax {TDS) with a request to circulate amongst all officers in their regions/charges.
  3. JS (TPL)-1 & II I Media Coordinator and Official spokesperson of CBDT.
  4. ADG(IT) I ADG(Audit) I ADG{Vig.) I ADG(Systems) 1, 2, 3, 4,5 I ADG(TPS) - 1, 2 I CIT{CPC ITR) / CIT (CPC-TDS).
  5. ADG {PR, PP & OL).
  6. Chief General Manager-In-Charge, Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Reserve Bank of India, Opp. Mumbai Central Railway Station, Mumbai 400 008 with request for wide circulation among Banks and necessary complaince.
  7. TPL,ITA and IT(B) divisions of CBDT.
  8. The Institution ofChartered Accountants of India, l.P. Estate, New Delhi.
  9. The Web-Manager, 'incometaxindia.gov.in' for hosting on the website.
  10. Database cell for uploading on www.irsoffi cersonli ne.gov.in and in DGIT(Systems) corner.
  11. ITBA publisher for uploading in ITBA portal.
  12. ITO {CPC-TDS)-11 for uploading on TRACES portal. 
Sd/-
Asstt. Commissioner of Income-tax (CPC-TDS), 
O/o the Pr. Director General of Income-tax (Systems),
New Delhi

Monday, December 3, 2018

   CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES                                         & WORKERS


              NATION WIDE TWO DAYS STRIKE ON 

                         8th & 9th JANUARY 2019


  •  SCRAP NPS & RESTORE OPS
  •  HONOUR ASSURANCES GIVEN BY GROUP OF MINISTERS.
  •  INCREASE MINIMUM PAY AND FITMENT FORMULA.
  •  IMPLEMENT OPTION-1 FOR PENSIONERS.
  •  REGULARISE GDS & CONTRACT, CASUAL LABOURERS.
  •  SETTLE 10 POINT CHARTER OF DEMANDS

Monday, November 26, 2018

JCA to boycott search & survey operatiosns

JCA Circular/2018-20/
  Dated: 26.11.2018.

       To
       All Office Bearers of ITGOA & ITEF,
       All Unit/ Circle Presidents and
      General Secretaries of ITOA & ITEF,
       All members of JCA through their
      respective Units/ Circles.

       Dear Comrade,

Sub :-      Revival of the agitation since suspended in support of important pending demands - matter regarding -

As decided in the Central JCA meeting, a communication had earlier been sent on 31st July 2018 to the Chairman, CBDT conveying that the suspension of the above stated agitation programme would continue till 18th August .2018, purely on the basis of the assurances received from him as well as from the then Member(Admn), CBDT. The Central JCA thereafter pursued the issues with the concerned authorities on regular basis and met the newly appointed Member (Admn.) on almost every alternate working day. The assurances given by the concerned authorities as well as the Member (Admn.), CBDT during the day to day persuasion were discussed in the Central JCA and the suspension of agitation was extended accordingly beyond the date communicated to the Board, expecting the positive outcome. The developments were also duly communicatedto the JCA members.

But we have dismayed to observe that even the direction and the assurances from the highest level of the CBDT have failed to yield any fruitful result in case of almost all of the pending issues of the charter of demands. Whatever little progress taken place has been clearly detrimental to the interest of our members.

In such a scenario, the Central JCA cannot remain mute spectator and allow the authority to take the restraint exercised or cooperation extended by us as granted. The Central JCA earlier authorized its joint convenors to review the situation from time to time and take appropriate call considering all aspects. Accordingly, progress made so far against each of the demands and the prevailing position have been reviewed. Some other issues of primary importance emerged later have also been considered. 




After the careful consideration, it is decided that the suspended agitation programme is required to be revived and as a first move, the members of Central JCA will not participate any Survey including TDS Survey/Spot Verification and Search & Seizure operation from 1st December 2018, unless the following pending issues are resolved immediately:

1)     Constitution of the Cadre Review Committee.

2)     Recruitment Rules of EA and ITI may be put on hold till the next Cadre Review as per discussion held with the then Member(Admin), CBDT with the JCA.

3)     Relaxation for promotion to the posts of TA/Sr.TA/Steno Gr.II (erstwhile) in existing RR due to huge vacancies in promotion quota and change of crucial date of eligibility from 1st April to 1st January as Per DoPT’s Order.

4)     Regularisation of 2014-15 batch of promote ad-hoc ACIT and their timely promotion DCIT w.e.f 01.01.2019 including the left over officers of 2013 and earlier batches.

5)     Grant pay parity of Inspector & ITO with the IB/CBI and upgradation of pay of Tax Assistant to Rs.2800 as per CSS/Organized Accounts Service through Departmental Anomaly Committee.

It is therefore appealed to all JCA members to participate in the revived agitation programme to make it successful in such a manner that the authority shall be compelled to take note and resolve the issues at the earliest. The decision of revival of the agitation has already been communicated to the Chairman. CBDT and the Member (Admn.), CBDT.
All jointconvenors ofstate JCA are requested to submit a copy of letter addressed to the Chairman CBDT to the respective Pr. CCsIT/DGsIT(Inv) for information and necessary action. A campaign programme is also requiredamongst the members particularly posted in Investigation/Assessment charges. Kindly do the needful for successfully implementation of the above mentioned programme.
         With revolutionary greetings,


Comradely yours,



(AmitavaDey)                      (RupakSarkar)



Joint Convenors

Friday, October 12, 2018


 INCOME TAX EMPLOYEES FEDERATION, MUMBAI CIRCLE
                                                                                                                                   Dated: 11.10.2018
Dear Comrades,

We have been pursuing various issues of concern to our members including promotions with the administration. Inspite of the stand of the Admn. that no promotion orders can be issued in any of the cadres in the light of the CAT order on implementing the Hon’ble Supreme Court decision in the case of M. Nagraj, we have been successful in ensuring that promotions orders are issued in all the cadres except ITO. Since the CAT decision is directly related to the ITO promotions and consequent developments at various stages including the latest decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court on the issue, the promotion was delayed. Even though we are of the considered opinion that nothing stops the admn. from giving ad-hoc promotions, the admn. has been dithering on the issue citing the contempt petition filed by some of the litigants.  When we met the Pr.CCIT it was assured that after taking opinion of ASG, the promotion will be issued shortly. However, it is nearly one month since the assurances were given but without any progress giving the impression that the admn. is simply buying time for reasons best known to them. In the circumstances we are left with no alternative but to embark upon agitational path on this issue.
Another important issue that is engaging our attention is the condition of the BKC office building where our members are working in constant threat to their life. Portions of the structrure are falling down frequently, endangering the lives of employees and officers. The admn. had claimed that funds have been given to CPWD and repair work is being carried out. However, no concrete improvement is visible. In the circumstances, the Federation cannot sit quite and allow a tragedy to happen. Hence, it has been decided to go on agitation  in BKC to demand shifting of the offices to the New BKC office building which is now ready to occupy. On every issue the Pr.CCIT wants us to find the solution making us to wonder as to who is the Pr.CCIT in Mumbai!

Along with the above two issues the following issues concerning our members are also awaiting for immediate action of the Income Tax administration in Mumbai:

1.            Promotion to the post of ITO &  Inspector.
2.         Disparity in vacancies in the cadre of TAs and Inspectors cadre for promotion.
3.      Space allotment for staff at new office project at BKC and immediate action on our letter dated     05.06.2017.
4.         Funds for Medical Reimbursement and Conveyance.
5.         Allotment of Office space for Income Tax Pensioners Association.
6.         Staff Quarters:            a)  Appointment  of caeretakers
                                                b)  Belapur –  Renovation and Roofing over the top.
                                                c)  Bhandup/Antop Hill – Renovation wherever required.
7.         MACP restoration in the case of OS/Steno Gr.I after clarification and reimbursement of the          recovery made.
8.         Bunching in the light of the DOPT order consequent to 7th CPC recommendations.
9.         Bus service from Bandra and Kurla station to BKC offices.
10.    Desktop computers to all employees for implementation of ITBA/HRMS/PFMS with mandatory        training to all.
11.       No outsourcing of departmental functions.
12.       Canteen Recruitment.
13.       Newly acquired office space at Vashi acquired from MTNL: ITEF may be taken in tom Confidence             while making necessary seating arrangement etc.
14.       Briefcase /office bag reimbursement may be extended to Sr.TA and OS also as similarly placed   officials in the Gr. Pay of Rs.4200/-are entitled to brief case reimbursement in other places.
15.       The Security of Income Tax department has been handed over to a new agency at a huge cost.    Earlier, as demanded by us only Ex-servicemen used to be deployed and they were doing a better             job. The performances of the new security guards are worse and a large amount of public             money is being wasted as the cost involved is much higher.                                                                                                                          
                        The Federation along with ITGOA, Mumbai has decided to embark on the following agitational programme in pursuance of the above demands:
  1)  15.10.2018      -           Mass demonstration and Walk-out at BKC
 2) 16.10.2018      -     Lunch-hour demonstration in front of Aayakar Bhavan and                                                                      Mass deputation to the Pr.CCIT.  Members of ITEF from BKC                                                                 will also be joining the protest.
  3)    17.10.2018      -            Half-day Walkout in all Income Tax Offices in Mumbai.
 4)    22.10.2018  -               Sustained agaitational programme the details
              onwards                    of which will be intimated in due course.

We call upon all our members to kindly ensure that all the agitational programmes are carried out in its totality which alone will bring about a solution to our issues. Further programmes of action, in case the issues are not sorted out by 22.10.2018, will be informed to you in due course. We are sure as in the past each and every one of you will stand united in the fight against injustice and discrimination being meted out to our members and have no doubt in your minds Comrades, the ultimate victory shall be ours!.

With greetings,

                                                                                                                        Yours fraternally,


                                                                             
                                                                                                                  Ravindran B Nair        
                                                                                                    General Secretary.                                     


Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

GRANT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES - REVISED RATES EFFECTIVE FROM 1.7.2018.(Click the link below to view)