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April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 121
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Self-declaration for no TDS on specified income: consolidated Form 121 streamlines eligibility, filing, and payer reporting.
Form No. 121 is the consolidated self-declaration form for receipt of specified incomes without deduction of tax at source under section 393(6) and Rule 211. It replaces earlier Forms 15G and 15H and applies to eligible resident individuals, HUFs, and other specified entities, while excluding companies, firms, and non-residents. The declaration must be furnished before payment or credit, and the payer must verify eligibility, assign a UIN, file a monthly statement, and quote the UIN in the quarterly TDS return. The form only prevents TDS and does not exempt the income from tax.
April 1, 2026
Form No. 121 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Tax deduction at source declaration under Form No. 121 enables eligible taxpayers to avoid TDS on specified incomes.
Form No. 121 is the declaration mechanism for receiving specified incomes without deduction of tax at source where the declarant expects tax on estimated total income for the tax year to be nil. It replaces the earlier Forms 15G and 15H and is intended for resident individuals, Hindu undivided families, and other specified eligible entities, while companies, firms, and non-residents are ineligible. The declaration must be furnished separately to each payer before the scheduled transaction date, with PAN mandatory for validity, and must be filed afresh for each tax year.
April 1, 2026
Oppn playing politics on West Asia crisis, alleges Rijiju amid heated exchanges with LoP Kharge
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Parliamentary debate on West Asia crisis and legislative agenda turns into clash over discussion, time allocation, and excise duty resolution.
Parliamentary proceedings saw a dispute over a demand for discussion on the West Asia crisis, with the opposition objecting to the absence of the Prime Minister from an all-party meeting and the government replying that the issue had already been addressed in Parliament. The government also sought extended sittings to clear its agenda, which included the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and a statutory resolution on Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel.
April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 120
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Advance rulings application Form 120 streamlines online tax certainty, detailed disclosures, and unified filing for multiple applicant categories.
Form No. 120 is the unified online application for advance rulings before the Board for Advance Rulings under the Income-tax Act. It may be filed by specified classes of applicants, including non-residents, residents transacting with non-residents, residents with high-value transactions, public sector companies, and any person seeking a ruling on an impermissible avoidance arrangement. The application requires detailed disclosure of facts, legal interpretation, transaction details, ownership structure, supporting documents, and proof of fee payment, and it may be withdrawn within 30 days of filing.
April 1, 2026
Versigent Launches as New Publicly Traded Company
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Tax-free spin-off leads Versigent to launch as an independent listed company with shares trading on NYSE.
Versigent PLC announced its launch as an independent, publicly traded company following separation from Aptiv PLC and commencement of trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VGNT. The separation was implemented through a distribution of Versigent ordinary shares to Aptiv shareholders of record, with cash in lieu of fractional shares, and was completed as a tax-free spin-off for Swiss and U.S. federal income tax purposes. The release also notes the use of carve-out historical financial measures and non-GAAP reporting such as Adjusted EBITDA.
April 1, 2026
FORM NO. 120 – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
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Advance ruling applications through Form No. 120 govern online filing, fee slabs, admissibility limits, and binding effect on tax questions.
Form No. 120 is the online application for an advance ruling from the Board for Advance Rulings on questions of law, fact, or mixed questions relating to proposed or undertaken transactions. It specifies applicant categories, fee slabs, supporting documents, and the requirement to file only where the issue is not already pending before an income-tax authority, Tribunal, or court, subject to limited relaxation for public sector companies and GAAR matters. The ruling is binding for the specific transaction, may be appealed, may be declared void for fraud or misrepresentation, and remains effective only while facts and law remain unchanged.
April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 119
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Dispute resolution committee applications through Form 119 require eligibility, supporting evidence, and electronic filing for disputed tax orders.
Application to the Dispute Resolution Committee under section 379 is made in Form No. 119 by an eligible assessee aggrieved by a specified order passed by an Income-tax Authority. The form captures the applicant's particulars, the challenged order, disputed additions or disallowances, statement of facts, grounds of application, and supporting evidence. It is filed electronically through the income-tax e-filing portal with the prescribed annexures and, where applicable, payment of the application fee.
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DEE Development secures revised tariff of Rs 5.224 per unit from PSERC for biomass-based Malwa power project
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Biomass tariff revision supports continued renewable power operations and revenue visibility for a Punjab-based 6 MW plant.
A revised tariff has been fixed for DEE Development Engineers Ltd's 6 MW biomass-based Malwa Power Plant under the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, replacing the interim tariff applied during pendency of the petition. The revised arrangement includes annual escalation on the variable component and extends the plant's operating life for another 10 years after expiry of the earlier power purchase pact, supporting continued biomass-based power generation and revenue visibility.
April 1, 2026
Form 119 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Dispute Resolution Committee application framework under Form 119 requires electronic filing, eligibility checks, and structured disclosure.
Form 119 is the prescribed electronic application for seeking dispute resolution before the Dispute Resolution Committee under section 379 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. It is available to an eligible assessee aggrieved by a specified order passed by an Income-tax Authority, subject to statutory eligibility conditions, including payment of tax on returned income where a return has been filed. Filing is optional, separate applications are required for each tax year and each specified order, and the form must be submitted electronically and cannot be revised after submission.
April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 118
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Deferment of appeal for identical question of law enables later filing after the pending case is finally decided.
Form 118 is prescribed for an application to defer filing an appeal before the High Court or the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal where the relevant case involves an identical question of law already pending in another case. The appellant files the form before the appropriate forum with supporting documents showing the identical question of law and the other pending proceeding. The forum examines whether the statutory conditions for deferment are satisfied, and if accepted, filing of the appeal is deferred until the final decision on the identical question of law in the other case.
April 1, 2026
Form 118 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Deferred appeal on identical question of law under Form 118 requires assessee acceptance and collegium review.
Form 118 is used by the Income-tax Department to defer filing of an appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal or the High Court where the relevant case involves an identical question of law already pending in another case before the High Court or the Supreme Court. The procedure depends on collegium consideration and the assessee's acceptance that the questions are identical. The form is filed manually by the Assessing Officer on directions of the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner, cannot be revised after submission, and operates only until the identical legal issue attains finality.
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GST collections rise on strong domestic demand, higher import revenues, and recovering momentum after rate rationalisation.
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The ‘Perfect Colourants’ Growth Story: Driven by Mr. Madan Humad Since 1987 as India’s Leading Masterbatch and Compound Manufacturer & Exporter
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Quality-controlled masterbatch manufacturing links R&D, regulatory compliance, and application-specific products across export markets.
Masterbatch and compound manufacturing is presented as a quality-controlled, export-oriented activity built on regulatory compliance, R&D support, and structured batch testing for colour consistency, dispersion, mechanical performance, and stability. The product range is described as application-specific, including laser marking masterbatches, flame retardant masterbatches meeting UL 94 ratings, long glass fibre reinforced compounds for metal replacement, and amber colour masterbatches for pharmaceutical packaging that comply with global regulatory requirements.
April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 117
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Identical question of law declarations under Form 117 keep pending tax disputes aligned with the final higher court decision.
Form 117 is the prescribed declaration by which an assessee states that a question of law in the assessee's pending case is identical to a question already pending before the High Court or Supreme Court in the assessee's own case for another tax year. The form is filed before the Assessing Officer or appellate authority, with supporting documents showing the related pending proceedings. If accepted, the assessee is bound by the final decision on the identical question and the pending order may later be amended to conform to that decision.
April 1, 2026
Form 117 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Identical question of law declaration streamlines tax disputes by binding pending cases to the higher court's final decision.
Form 117 is the optional declaration used by an assessee to state that a question of law in the relevant case is identical to a question already pending before the High Court or Supreme Court in the assessee's own case for another assessment year. It may be filed before the Assessing Officer or the appellate authority, requires prescribed particulars and supporting documents, and once admitted binds the assessee to the final decision on that identical question while not stopping the pending proceedings.
April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 116
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Cross-objections before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal require timely filing, supporting documents, and structured grounds under the prescribed form.
Form 116 is the prescribed memorandum of cross-objections to the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal, enabling a respondent in an appeal to challenge any part of the order appealed against without filing a separate appeal. It may be filed by a respondent, including an assessee, deductor, or the Income-tax Department, only after an appeal has been filed and notice of that appeal has been received. The form is to be furnished within thirty days, accompanied by relevant orders and supporting documents, and may include grounds for condonation of delay where applicable.
April 1, 2026
Form 116 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Cross-objections before the Tribunal must be filed in the prescribed form, with separate grounds, tax effect, and timely notice-based filing.
Form 116 is the prescribed memorandum of cross-objections before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal in response to an appeal already filed by the opposite party. It is available to a respondent such as an assessee, the Income-tax Department, or a government deductor, and must be filed within 30 days of receipt of notice. The form cannot be filed independently of an existing appeal, and each ground of cross-objection must be numbered, stated separately, and accompanied by the corresponding tax effect.
April 1, 2026
Guidance Note – Form 115
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Income-tax appeal form governs Tribunal filings, prescribed time limits, supporting documents, and electronic submission requirements.
Form No. 115 is the prescribed appeal form for filing an appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal against appealable orders of income-tax authorities. It is to be filed by an aggrieved assessee or by the Income-tax Department, within two months from the end of the month in which the order is communicated, and may be accompanied by the relevant orders, grounds, statements, and supporting documents. The form is filed electronically, along with the prescribed fee, and is structured to capture appellant details, respondent details, appeal particulars, disputed amounts, grounds of appeal, and verification.
April 1, 2026
Form 115 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Income-tax appeal procedure: Form 115 sets out filing requirements, tax effect details, fee payment, and Tribunal jurisdiction.
Form 115 is the prescribed memorandum of appeal for filing an appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal against specified orders under the Income-tax Act and Rules. It may be filed by an aggrieved assessee or by the Income-tax Department, and must be presented before the Tribunal having jurisdiction over the case. The form requires particulars of the parties, appeal details, disputed amount, grounds of appeal, fee payment, supporting documents, signature and verification, and it is not revisable after filing.
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Guidance Note – Form 114
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Donation certificate form generated after donor reporting and processing of donation particulars under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
Form 114 is an acknowledgement and certificate of donation under the Income Tax Act, 2025, generated for a donor only after due filing and successful processing of Form-113 by a registered non-profit organisation. It records voluntary donations made during the relevant reporting period and contains Part A for donee information and Part B for donor information. The guidance also notes simplification of the form and alignment with the Act, including updated tax-year terminology.

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Form No. 121 – Frequently Asked Questions

April 1, 2026

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Form No. 121 (Earlier Form Nos. 15G & 15H)

Form No. 121 – Frequently Asked Questions

Form of Declaration under section 393(6) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for receipt of certain incomes without deduction of tax

Name of form as per I.T. Rules, 1962

15G & 15H

Name of form as per I.T. Rules, 2026

121

Corresponding section of I.T. Act, 1961

197A(1), 197A(1A) & 197A(1C)

Corresponding section of I.T. Act, 2025

393(6)

Corresponding Rule of I.T. Rules, 1962

29C

Corresponding Rule of I.T. Rules, 2026

211

1. What is Form No. 121 and its purpose?

Ans: It is a declaration by a taxpayer to the effect that tax on his estimated total income for Tax year will be NIL, with a view to avoid deduction of tax at source. It is required to be submitted to the concerned payer. Based on such declaration, the payer will not deduct tax on income or credit due to the taxpayer.

2. Has the Form No. 121 replaced the existing Forms 15G & 15H?

Ans: Yes, the new Form No. 121 has replaced the earlier Forms 15G & 15H. Now, both type of taxpayers i.e. tax payers below the age of 60 as well as taxpayers of the age of 60 and above, will use Form No. 121 for submitting declaration in order to avoid relevant income from being subjected to TDS.

3. What types of income are covered in the declaration made in Form No. 121?

Ans: The following types of income are covered for the purpose of Form No. 121: PF withdrawals and Pension, Insurance Commission, Rent, Interest on deposits, Income from Mutual Funds, Payments in respect of Life Insurance Policy, Dividend etc.

4. Is filing of Form No. 121 mandatory?

Ans: No. It is meant to be used only by those taxpayers who do not want tax to be deducted at source, subject to meeting certain conditions as their estimated total income for Tax Year is likely to be NIL. Declaration in Form No. 121 needs to be filed for every Tax Year separately, as required.

5. Who is eligible to use Form No. 121?

Ans: Resident Individuals both below 60 years and 60 years or above, HUFs, and other specified entities meeting stipulated criteria. Companies and Firms are not eligible to file Form No. 121. Non-residents are not eligible to file this form.

6. Is the declaration in Form No. 121 required to be submitted to each payer?

And: Yes, declaration needs to be submitted by the declarant in Part A of Form No. 121 to each payer responsible for paying income or sum.

7. Is PAN mandatory?

Ans: Yes, quoting of PAN is a mandatory requirement for submission of declaration in Part A of Form No. 121 by the declarant. In the absence of PAN, the declaration is invalid and the payer is required to deduct TDS at the applicable rate as per Income-tax Act, 2025.

8. What is the time limit for furnishing Form No. 121 to the payer?

Ans: The declarant must furnish the declaration in Form No. 121 to the payer before the scheduled transaction date.

9. What are the modes of submission of the Declaration in Part A of Form No. 121 by the declarant?

Ans: Submission of declaration by the declarant to the payer can be made in paper form, or online if any such facility is provided by the payer.

10. What is the mode of submission of the copy of declaration(s) in Part B of Form No. 121 by the payer?

Ans: The copy of declaration(s) by the payer shall be furnished electronically on the e-filing portal of the Income-tax Department.

11. Are the payers required to report the transactions on which tax is not deducted as a result of receipt of a declaration?

Ans: Yes. The payer is required to report the details of such transactions in the quarterly TDS statement in Form No. 140.

12. If a person has income accruing from multiple payers, is he required to submit the declaration with each payer?

Ans: Yes. The declarant is required to submit the declaration with each payer.

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