Extension of VAT return filing deadline under rule 49A; third-quarter return filing date extended for taxpayers.
The Commissioner, Value Added Tax, in exercise of powers under rule 49A of the Delhi Value Added Tax Rules, 2005, has extended the last date for filing the third-quarter return for 2013-14, partially modifying the earlier circular; all other provisions of that circular remain unchanged and the notice is to be circulated within the department and published on the department's website.

Electronic service of tax notices: online posting with SMS/email alerts constitutes deemed service and triggers dealer acknowledgement.
Notices, summons and orders under the Delhi VAT and Central Sales Tax regimes will be served electronically by posting on each dealer's webpage and on the department website, with optional SMS alerts to registered mobiles and emails to intimated addresses; such electronic availability and associated SMS/email shall be deemed service under the applicable rules. A pop-up acknowledgement will appear on dealer login and must be clicked as proof of reading; dealers must quote document reference and TIN in further communications and check their webpage regularly.

Restriction on election duty: department staff must obtain prior Commissioner permission or face disciplinary consequences.
Department staff are prohibited from attending election duty without prior permission of the Commissioner (VAT); this requirement is linked to financial-year-end targets and non-compliance will attract departmental disciplinary action. The instruction is issued by the Human Resource Branch with the Commissioner's approval and circulated to departmental units for necessary action.

Special audit under DVAT Act, meeting convened to review CA progress; attendance and documentation required.
A meeting is convened to review progress on cases assigned for special audit under Section 58A of the DVAT Act, 2004; concerned CAs and CA firms must attend prepared to present case-specific progress information and relevant documents. Attendance is required at the stated venue and time, no DA/TA is admissible, and the notice is issued with prior approval of the competent authority.

Illegal gratification prohibition: strict integrity requirements and reporting obligations with disciplinary consequences for staff.
Reiterates prohibition on giving or accepting illegal gratification, directs officers and staff to maintain highest integrity, warns of stringent disciplinary action for corrupt practices, requests the Bar Association to report specific malpractices and to advise members and assistants against abetting such acts, and instructs Ward in charges to circulate the circular for strict compliance.