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Outlay for export tax remission plans unlikely to change in Budget
The government is unlikely to increase the allocation for key tax remission schemes for exporters in the 2024-25 budget, despite demands for more support. In the interim budget, ₹16,575 crore was earmarked for the RoDTEP scheme and ₹9,246 crore for the RoSCTL scheme. Exporters argue for adequate allocation to maintain zero-rated exports, a government policy, as merchandise exports rose 5.1% year-on-year in the first two months of this fiscal.
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
Lok Sabha poll result personal, moral defeat of PM who sought mandate in his name: CWC
The Congress Working Committee praised the party's Lok Sabha election performance, calling it a personal and moral defeat for the prime minister. Two resolutions were passed, with one urging Rahul Gandhi to accept the Leader of Opposition role. The CWC highlighted the rejection of divisive governance and the need to address shortcomings. They thanked voters for upholding democracy and emphasised the party's commitment to social justice and empowerment.
Bilkis Bano case: One more convict moves SC seeking review of Jan 8 verdict cancelling remission
One more convict in the Bilkis Bano case has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its January 8 verdict cancelling remission of his sentence, contending that it cannot be challenged based on the nature of the crime and "society's cry for justice".
SEZs to get RoDTEP scheme benefits
The scheme does not include all exports. Products exported from SEZs, EOUs, Electronic Hardware Technology Parks, Biotechnology Parks and Customs bonded warehouses; exports under Advance Authorisation (which allows duty-free imports of inputs for export production); re-exported imported goods are excluded.
Consider giving refunds to exporters in cash for tax remission schemes: GTRI to govt
The government is considering giving cash refunds to exporters instead of scrips for tax remission schemes, according to economic think tank GTRI. This move would improve cash flow for exporters, especially those facing a weak export outlook for 2024. Currently, refunds under the RoDTEP and RoSCTL schemes are issued as scrips, which can be sold to other importers. However, small exporters often receive less than the announced incentive due to discounted scrip sales.
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Maha govt should not give relief to 11 convicts: Sharad Pawar
When asked whether the Maharashtra government, which is also ruled by BJP, could follow Gujarat's example and again grant remission to the convicts, Pawar said, "While the government has taken political decisions, this time I believe they will take this case seriously." Pawar, however, appealed to both the chief minister and deputy chief minister (Devendra Fadnavis) "to take this case seriously".
SC halts controversial remission in Bilkis Bano case: Justice prevails over politics
The narrative delves into geopolitical realpolitik akin to FDR's remark on dictators. Highlighting the Supreme Court's reversal of Gujarat's controversial relief to 11 convicted in the Bilkis Bano case, it critiques the political motivations behind the act, emphasizing the heinousness of the crime and the importance of justice over political maneuvering. It stresses the need to uphold justice irrespective of political agendas in granting remission for crimes of significant magnitude.
Bilkis Bano has finally got justice, says Sharad Pawar-led NCP after SC quashes Gujarat government's remission order
Holding the PIL challenging the remission as maintainable, an SC bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the Gujarat government was not the appropriate government to pass the remission order.
SC ruling cancelling remission granted to Bilkis case convicts path-breaking: Trial court Judge
The 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Salvi were granted remission by the Gujarat government, leading to their premature release from a jail in the adjoining state on August 15, 2022. This decision was challenged in the apex court by the victim, Bilkis Bano, and others.
11 convicts' remission annulled; SC sends them back to jail, lambasts Gujarat govt
SC said allowing the convicts to remain out of jail "would be an instance of this court's imprimatur to ignore rule of law and instead aid persons who are beneficiaries of orders" which "are null and void and therefore non est in the eye of law". The court added "it is the primary duty and the highest responsibility of this court to correct arbitrary orders at the earliest and maintain the confidence of the litigant public in the purity of the fountain of justice and thereby respect rule of law".
Congress hits out at Gujarat BJP government as SC quashes remission order in Bilkis Bano case
Human rights lawyer Anand Yagnik said the Gujarat government's decision (to grant remission to the convicts) was not in conformity with law but something that appeared to have been passed under certain "social, religious and political pressure". With the Supreme Court's judgment, the rule of law has prevailed, he said.
Bilkis Bano case: Rahul Gandhi says SC verdict showed country who gives patronage to criminals
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the BJP after the Supreme Court overturns the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case. Gandhi asserts that the verdict exposes who supports criminals, emphasizing the danger of compromising justice for electoral gains.
Bilkis Bano case: SC quashes Gujarat govt's remission order, directs 11 convicts to report to jail within two weeks
Bilkis Bano case: The Supreme Court has quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts involved in the rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family. The court ruled that the state, where an offender is tried and sentenced, is competent to decide the remission plea of convicts.
Bilkis Bano case: SC to deliver verdict on pleas against remission granted to convicts today
Bilkis Bano case: While hearing the matter in September last year, the top court had asked whether convicts have a fundamental right to seek remission. During the earlier arguments, the apex court had observed that state governments should not be selective in granting remission to convicts and the opportunity to reform and reintegrate with society should extend to every prisoner.
Govt to extend duty, tax remission scheme benefits to e-comm exports
The step will help SME sectors take advantage of government schemes, further pushing e-commerce exports and boosting overall export growth from the country to achieve the target of USD 1 trillion merchandise exports by 2030.
Synthetic textile industry seeks higher duty drawback, duty remission to tide over Red Sea crisis
Red sea is one of the busiest trade routes that connects Europe and Asia through the Suez Canal and for the last few days, cargo ships passing through the Red Sea are being attacked by militants.
Bilkis gang-rape case: SC asks Centre, Gujarat to place record related to remission granted to convicts
The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre and the Gujarat government to submit the original records regarding the remission of sentence for 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. The court reserved its order after hearing arguments from Bano's counsel, as well as lawyers for the Centre, Gujarat government, and other PIL petitioners.
RoDTEP scheme gets extension till June 30
The RoDTEP scheme provides a mechanism for reimbursement of taxes, duties and levies, which are currently not being refunded under any other mechanism, at the central, state and local levels
Govt extends support under RoDTEP scheme till June 30, 2024
The Indian government has extended support under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme until June 30, 2024. The scheme provides reimbursement of taxes, duties, and levies incurred by export entities during the manufacturing and distribution of exported products. The extension aims to help exporters negotiate better terms in the international market.
Some convicts are more privileged, says Supreme Court while hearing Bilkis Bano case
One of the convicts told the top court that the grant of remission for reformation and rehabilitation of the convicts is a "settled position internationally" and the argument of Bilkis Bano and others that he cannot be granted the relief due to heinous nature of the offence cannot be invoked now after the Executive took a decision.
Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court questions convict for depositing fine when matter is under consideration
The submission assumes significance as one of the PIL petitioners, challenging the remission granted to convicts, has argued that their premature release is illegal as they have not served their sentence in entirety. It was also argued that since the convicts did not pay the fine amounting to Rs 34,000, they had to undergo additional sentence which they have not.
Government likely to extend export benefits under RoDTEP scheme for pharma, steel, chemical sectors
"As exports are not doing good for the last few months, there is a demand to extend it for about six months till March 2024. It is under consideration. We may extend it," the official said. These three sectors were late entrants into the scheme that aims to refund duties, taxes and levies at the central, state and local level that gets added to the cost of products meant for exports.
Bilkis Bano case: SC to resume hearing on Aug 31 on batch of pleas challenging remission to convicts
The Supreme Court is scheduled to resume hearing on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the remission granted to all 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, which is hearing the final arguments on the pleas challenging the remission granted to the convicts, will hear for the seventh day the submissions of the accused who are defending their release.
Bilkis Bano case: SC says state govt should not be selective in remission, opportunity to reform be given to every prisoner
The top court's observation came in response to the submission by Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Gujarat government, that law says a chance must be given to even the hardened criminals to reform themselves. The law officer submitted the crime committed by the 11 convicts was "heinous" but does not fall in the rarest of rare category.
Remission to 11 convicts arbitrary: Bilkis Bano to Supreme Court
Gupta added the convicts did not even bother to pay the fines imposed on them. The development took place on Tuesday during the resumed hearing of a clutch of petitions challenging the decision of the Gujarat government granting remission to eleven convicts held guilty of gang-raping Bilkis Bano and murdering her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots.
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