Don't abandon Dirext Taxes Code: Parl panel to Govt

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 19:18

Asking the government not to abandon the Direct Taxes Code (DTC), a Parliamentary panel on Friday said this new law needs to be enacted to replace the existing Income Tax Act, which it said was "very cumbersome" and prone to avoidable litigation.

DTC workers` strike: Delhi commuters face hardships

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:43

With strike of contractual workers of DTC demanding regularisation of their jobs entering the fourth day today, commuters are facing a harrowing time across the national capital.

Depot shifting: DDA offers to re-assess stand against giving land

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:23

A day after it expressed its inability to give land for relocation of bus depot from the Yamuna river bed, DDA told Delhi High Court it would take a relook.

Delhi CM, transport min meet striking contractual DTC workers

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 23:45

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Transport Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday night met the contractual drivers and conductors of DTC who have been on a strike since yesterday at the Millennium Depot here.

Millennium Depot`s shifting will cost DTC Rs.300 crore, court told

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:30

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Thursday told the Delhi High Court said that to relocate its Millennium Bus Depot, built on the Yamuna river bed ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, to another location , would cost "Rs.300 crore".

Govt yet to decide on retrospective taxation issue: Shome

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 20:27

Shome said that the government was working on a resolution which would be applicable to all companies facing this problem.

DTC staff reach Kejriwal`s house to demand permanent jobs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 11:24

A section of DTC drivers and conductors, employed on contractual basis, reached Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s residence here on Sunday to press for their demand to make them permanent employees of the city`s main public transport operator.

Sebi bats for tax breaks to attract pension money to market

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:39

Terming tax benefits necessary to attract pension money to the capital markets, Sebi has sought a clarity on taxation policy to be applied to retirement- focused funds to tap this huge pool of capital.

No resolution to Vodafone tax dispute; DTC, GST still in limbo

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:21

Besides Vodafone, several other major MNCs like Nokia and Shell too were locked in tax dispute with the revenue department.

India Inc happy with new laws in 2013; expects further reforms

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 12:32

The Indian industry was pleased with the government pushing through key legislations on Land Acquisition, Lokpal and Companies Act in 2013 and expects that the much awaited ones, including the GST, DTC and Insurance Bills to pass the muster soon.

FM meets Sushma, Jaitley on Insurance, DTC Bills

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 18:21

Keen to get key reforms bills passed, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has reached out to opposition BJP to get Parliament approval for the long-awaited Insurance Bill and Direct Taxes Code Bill in the Winter session that began Thursday.

DTC to pay Rs 32 lakh compensation to mishap victim`s parents

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:04

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has been asked by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) to pay over Rs 32 lakh to the parents of a 26-year-old woman who died in an accident caused by a rashly driven bus.