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<h1>Government gains power to rescind tax exemptions for Union territories under Clause 531 of Income Tax Bill 2025</h1> Clause 531 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025 empowers the Central Government to rescind tax exemptions, rate reductions, or modifications previously granted under Section 294A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 for certain Union territories including Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Daman and Diu, and Puducherry. While Section 294A was a transitional provision designed to facilitate integration of these territories into India's tax regime with a sunset clause ending March 31, 1967, Clause 531 provides ongoing authority to withdraw these legacy benefits. The provision aims to promote tax uniformity and administrative efficiency by eliminating outdated exemptions. However, it lacks procedural safeguards such as notice requirements or hearing provisions, potentially exposing rescission orders to judicial challenge on grounds of arbitrariness. The clause may also raise concerns regarding compliance with international treaty obligations, particularly the Treaty of Cession with France concerning Puducherry.