Friday, March 25, 2011

PAN CARD Updation

How to get your PAN card update

The permanent account number (PAN) card, issued by the income tax authorities, is now widely used in financial transactions and is the single most convenient proof for identity. So, it may be useful to keep the PAN card updated to reflect your current details. The tax information network (TIN), operated by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), provides this service. This facility only allows you to update details such as photograph, address and signature, not the number itself. The PAN change request form is available online.
 
Online application

The form can be submitted online with details such as name, address and a recent photograph. An acknowledgement form with a 15-digit unique number will be generated.
Dispatch The acknowledgement, along with supporting documents for any changes sought, should be sent to NSDL, 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, near Baner, Pune, 411045.
Mode of payment You need to pay Rs 94 (Indians) and Rs 744 (NRIs), which can be sent online or by a cheque or DD, payable at Mumbai, along with the documents.
Delivery and tracking The new PAN card will be delivered by post. The status of the application can be tracked online.
Points to note 
Online form:
 The online form will ask for basic details printed on the PAN card. All the categories requiring a change (differing from the existing PAN card) have to be specifically checked.
Deadline: The documents supporting the online application should reach NSDL within 15 days of the online submission of application.
Others: The same form can be used to cancel a previously issued PAN card or for re-issuance of a lost PAN card.
(Content Courtesy: Centre for Investment Education and Learning, CIEL)

(Source:- Internet)

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Computer short Cuts-2

Computer short cuts


Computer Tips -2

Excel 2007 Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut

Command

CTRL+SHFT+(

Unhides any hidden rows within the selection.

CTRL+SHFT+)

Unhides any hidden columns within the selection.

CTRL+SHFT+&

Applies the outline border to the selected cells.

CTRL+SHFT_

Removes the outline border from the selected cells.

CTRL SHFT ~

Applies the General number format in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+SHFT+$

Applies the Currency format with two decimal places (negative numbers in parentheses).

CTRL+SHFT+%

Applies the Percentage format with no decimal places.

CTRL+SHFT+^

Applies the Exponential number format with two decimal places.

CTRL+SHFT+#

Applies the Date format with the day, month, and year.

CTRL+SHFT+@

Applies the Time format with the hour and minute, and AM or PM.

CTRL+SHFT+!

Applies the Number format with two decimal places, thousands separator, and minus sign (-) for negative values.

CTRL+SHFT+*

Selects the current region around the active cell (the data area enclosed by blank rows and blank columns). In a PivotTable, it selects the entire PivotTable report.

CTRL+SHFT+:

Enters the current time.

CTRL+SHFT+

Copies the value from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar.

CTRL SHFT Plus ( )

Displays the Insert dialog box to insert blank cells in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+Minus (-)

Displays the Delete dialog box to delete the selected cells.

CTRL+;

Enters the current date.

CTRL+`

Alternates between displaying cell values and displaying formulas in the worksheet.

CTRL+'

Copies a formula from the cell above the active cell into the cell or the Formula Bar.

CTRL+1

Displays the Format Cells dialog box.

CTRL+2

Applies or removes bold formatting.

CTRL+3

Applies or removes italic formatting.

CTRL 4

Applies or removes underlining in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+5

Applies or removes strikethrough.

CTRL+6

Alternates between hiding objects, displaying objects, and displaying placeholders for objects.

CTRL+8

Displays or hides the outline symbols.

CTRL+9

Hides the selected rows.

CTRL 0

Hides the selected columns in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+A

Selects the entire worksheet. If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+A selects the current region

CTRL+B

Applies or removes bold formatting.

CTRL+C

Copies the selected cells. CTRL+C followed by another CTRL+C displays the Clipboard.

CTRL+D

Uses the Fill Down command to copy the contents and format of the topmost cell of a selected range into the cells below.

CTRL+F

Displays the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Find tab selected. SHFT+F5 also displays this tab, while SHFT+F4 repeats the last Find action. CTRL+SHFT+F opens the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected.

CTRL+G

Displays the Go To dialog box. F5 also displays this dialog box.

CTRL+H

Displays the Find and Replace dialog box, with the Replace tab selected.

CTRL I

Applies or removes italic formatting in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+K

Displays the Insert Hyperlink dialog box for new hyperlinks or the Edit Hyperlink dialog box for selected existing hyperlinks.

CTRL+N

Creates a new, blank workbook.

CTRL O

Displays the Open dialog box to open or find a file. CTRL SHFT O selects all cells that contain comments in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+P

Displays the Print dialog box. CTRL+SHFT+P opens the Format Cells dialog box with the Font tab selected.

CTRL+R

Uses the Fill Right command to copy the contents and format of the leftmost cell of a selected range into the cells to the right.

CTRL+S

Saves the active file with its current file name, location, and file format.

CTRL T

Displays the Create Table dialog box in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+U

Applies or removes underlining. CTRL+SHFT+U switches between expanding and collapsing of the formula bar.

CTRL+V

Inserts the contents of the Clipboard at the insertion point and replaces any selection. Available only after you have cut or copied an object, text, or cell contents.

CTRL+W

Closes the selected workbook window.

CTRL+X

Cuts the selected cells.

CTRL Y

Repeats the last command or action, if possible in Microsoft Excel.

CTRL+Z

Uses the Undo command to reverse the last command or to delete the last entry that you typed. CTRL+SHFT+Z uses the Undo or Redo command to reverse or restore the last automatic correction when AutoCorrect Smart Tags are displayed.

F1

Displays the Microsoft Office Excel Help task pane. CTRL+F1 displays or hides the Ribbon, a component of the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface. ALT+F1 creates a chart of the data in the current range. ALT+SHFT+F1 inserts a new worksheet.

F2

Edits the active cell and positions the insertion point at the end of the cell contents. It also moves the insertion point into the Formula Bar when editing in a cell is turned off. SHFT+F2 adds or edits a cell comment. CTRL+F2 displays the Print Preview window.

F3

Displays the Paste Name dialog box. SHFT+F3 displays the Insert Function dialog box.

F4

Repeats the last command or action, if possible. CTRL+F4 closes the selected workbook window.

F5

Displays the Go To dialog box. CTRL F5 restores the window size of the selected workbook window in Microsoft Excel.

F6

Switches between the worksheet, Ribbon, task pane, and Zoom controls. In a worksheet that has been split (View menu, Manage This Window, Freeze Panes, Split Window command), F6 includes the split panes when switching between panes and the Ribbon area. SHFT+F6 switches between the worksheet, Zoom controls, task pane, and Ribbon. CTRL+F6 switches to the next workbook window when more than one workbook window is open.

F7

Displays the Spelling dialog box to check spelling in the active worksheet or selected range. CTRL+F7 performs the Move command on the workbook window when it is not maximized. Use the arrow keys to move the window, and when finished press ENTER, or ESC to cancel.

F8

Turns extend mode on or off. In extend mode, Extended Selection appears in the status line, and the arrow keys extend the selection. SHFT+F8 enables you to add a nonadjacent cell or range to a selection of cells by using the arrow keys. CTRL+F8 performs the Size command (on the Control menu for the workbook window) when a workbook is not maximized. ALT+F8 displays the Macro dialog box to create, run, edit, or delete a macro.

F9

Calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks. SHFT F9 calculates the active worksheet in Microsoft Excel. CTRL ALT F9 calculates all worksheets in all open workbooks, regardless of whether they have changed since the last calculation. CTRL ALT SHFT F9 rechecks dependent formulas, and then calculates all cells in all open workbooks, including cells not marked as needing to be calculated. CTRL F9 minimizes a workbook window to an icon.

F10

Turns key tips on or off. SHFT F10 displays the shortcut menu for a selected item in Microsoft Excel. ALT SHFT F10 displays the menu or message for a smart tag. If more than one smart tag is present, it switches to the next smart tag and displays its menu or message. CTRL F10 maximizes or restores the selected workbook window.

F11

Creates a chart of the data in the current range. SHFT+F11 inserts a new worksheet. ALT+F11 opens the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor, in which you can create a macro by using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

F12

Displays the Save As dialog box.


ARROW KEYS

Move one cell up, down, left, or right in a worksheet. CTRL+ARROW KEY moves to the edge of the current data region (data region: A range of cells that contains data and that is bounded by empty cells or datasheet borders.) in a worksheet. SHFT+ARROW KEY extends the selection of cells by one cell. CTRL+SHFT+ARROW KEY extends the selection of cells to the last nonblank cell in the same column or row as the active cell, or if the next cell is blank, extends the selection to the next nonblank cell

BACKSPACE

Deletes one character to the left in the Formula Bar in Microsoft Excel. Also clears the content of the active cell. In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the left of the insertion point.

DELETE

Removes the cell contents (data and formulas) from selected cells without affecting cell formats or comments. In cell editing mode, it deletes the character to the right of the insertion point.

END

Moves to the cell in the lower-right corner of the window when SCROLL LOCK is turned on. Also selects the last command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible. CTRL+END moves to the last cell on a worksheet, in the lowest used row of the rightmost used column. If the cursor is in the formula bar, CTRL+END moves the cursor to the end of the text. CTRL+SHFT+END extends the selection of cells to the last used cell on the worksheet (lower-right corner). If the cursor is in the formula bar, CT

ENTER

Completes a cell entry from the cell or the Formula Bar, and selects the cell below (by default). In a data form, it moves to the first field in the next record. Opens a selected menu (press F10 to activate the menu bar) or performs the action for a selected command. In a dialog box, it performs the action for the default command button in the dialog box (the button with the bold outline, often the OK button). ALT+ENTER starts a new line in the same cell. CTRL+ENTER fills the selected cell range

ESC

Cancels an entry in the cell or Formula Bar in Microsoft Excel. Closes an open menu or submenu, dialog box, or message window. It also closes full screen mode when this mode has been applied, and returns to normal screen mode to display the Ribbon and status bar again.

HOME

Moves to the beginning of a row in a worksheet. Moves to the cell in the upper-left corner of the window when SCROLL LOCK is turned on. Selects the first command on the menu when a menu or submenu is visible. CTRL+HOME moves to the beginning of a worksheet. CTRL+SHFT+HOME extends the selection of cells to the beginning of the worksheet.

PAGE DOWN

Moves one screen down in a worksheet. ALT+PAGE DOWN moves one screen to the right in a worksheet. CTRL+PAGE DOWN moves to the next sheet in a workbook. CTRL+SHFT+PAGE DOWN selects the current and next sheet in a workbook.

PAGE UP

Moves one screen up in a worksheet. ALT+PAGE UP moves one screen to the left in a worksheet. CTRL+PAGE UP moves to the previous sheet in a workbook. CTRL+SHFT+PAGE UP selects the current and previous sheet in a workbook.

SPACEBAR

In a dialog box, performs the action for the selected button, or selects or clears a check box. CTRL+SPACEBAR selects an entire column in a worksheet. SHFT+SPACEBAR selects an entire row in a worksheet. CTRL+SHFT+SPACEBAR selects the entire worksheet. If the worksheet contains data, CTRL+SHFT+SPACEBAR selects the current region. Pressing CTRL+SHFT+SPACEBAR a second time selects the current region and its summary rows. Pressing CTRL+SHFT+SPACEBAR a third time selects the entire worksheet. Wh

TAB

Moves one cell to the right in a worksheet. Moves between unlocked cells in a protected worksheet. Moves to the next option or option group in a dialog box. SHFT TAB moves to the previous cell in a worksheet or the previous option in a dialog box in Microsoft Excel. CTRL TAB switches to the next tab in dialog box. CTRL SHFT TAB switches to the previous tab in a dialog box.

Computer - TIPS-1

25 Very Useful Keyboard Shortcuts

1. To format any selected object, press ctrl+1
2. To insert current date, press ctrl+;
3. To insert current time, press ctrl+shift+;
4. To repeat last action, press F4
5. To edit a cell comment, press shift + F2
6. To autosum selected cells, press alt + =
7. To see the suggest drop-down in a cell, press alt + down arrow
8. To enter multiple lines in a cell, press alt+enter
9. To insert a new sheet, press shift + F11
10. To edit active cell, press F2 (places cursor in the end)
11. To hide current row, press ctrl+9
12. To hide current column, press ctrl+0
13. To unhide rows in selected range, press ctrl+shift+9
14. To unhide columns in selected range, press ctrl+shift+0
15. To recalculate formulas, press F9
16. To select data in current region, press ctrl+shift+8
17. To see formulas in the worksheet, press ctrl+shift+` (ctrl+~)
18. While editing formulas to change the reference type from absolute to relative vice versa, press F4
19. To format a number as currency, press ctrl+shift+4 (ctrl+$)
20. To apply outline border around selected cells, press ctrl+shift+7
21. To open the macros dialog box, press alt+F8
22. To copy value from above cell, press ctrl+’
23. To format current cell with comma formats, press ctrl+shift+1
24. To go to the next worksheet, press ctrl+shift+pg down
25. To go to the previous worksheet, press ctrl+shift+pg up

Age calculator in excel

Copy following formula in cell A2 of work sheet.
Put date of birth in cell A1.


=YEAR(DATE(YEAR(TODAY())-YEAR(A1),MONTH(TODAY())-MONTH(A1)+1,DAY(TODAY())-DAY(A1)+1))-1900&" Years "&IF(MONTH(DATE(YEAR(TODAY())-YEAR(A1),MONTH(TODAY())-MONTH(A1)+1,DAY(TODAY())-DAY(A1)+1))-1=0,"",MONTH(DATE(YEAR(TODAY())-YEAR(A1),MONTH(TODAY())-MONTH(A1)+1,DAY(TODAY())-DAY(A1)+1))-1&" Months ")&IF(DAY(DATE(YEAR(TODAY())-YEAR(A1),MONTH(TODAY())-MONTH(A1)+1,DAY(TODAY())-DAY(A1)+1))-1=0,"",DAY(DATE(YEAR(TODAY())-YEAR(A1),MONTH(TODAY())-MONTH(A1)+1,DAY(TODAY())-DAY(A1)+1))-1&" Days")

Saturday, March 5, 2011

The CST procedure

Source of procedures under CST Act

Procedures are important for any taxation law. Often valuable tax concessions are lost or penalties are imposed only because prescribed procedures are not followed.

Procedures for CST Act are covered as follows :

Rules framed by central government

Rules framed by state governments under CST Act

Rules as prescribed in state sales tax laws of each state.

Central Sales Tax Act is a peculiar Act - though the tax is levied as Central Sales Tax, it is administered by respective state governments. In bharat heavy electricals v. Uoi - air 1996 sc 1854 = (1996) 102 stc 373 (sc) = 1996(4) scc 230 = jt 1996(4) sc 427, it was held that state machinery Acts as machinery of central government for administration of CST Act. In khemka & co. V. State of maharashtra air 1975 sc 1549 = (1975) 3 scr 753 = 1975(2) scc 22, it was held that substantive laws of central Act must be applied. State Act is applicable for procedures alone.

CST Act and rules framed by central government make provisions for very few procedures. In respect of other procedures and provisions, provisions as applicable in the state in respect of the general sales tax law of the state are also applicable in respect of Central Sales Tax in respect of dealers registered in that state. State governments are also authorised to frame rules under CST Act.

Some provisions of state laws applicable to CST - section 9(2) of CST Act provides that all provisions of 'general sales tax law' of each state, except those provided in CST Act and rules itself, in respect of the following shall also apply to persons liable under Central Sales Tax Act in that state :

Periodic returns

Assessment, provisional assessment and reassessment

Advance payment of taxes

Registration of transferee and imposition of tax liability on transferee

Recovery of tax from third parties

Appeals, review, revision and references [except in case of appeals u/s 6a or 9]

Refunds, rebate, penalties and interest

Compounding of offences

Treatment of documents furnished by dealer as confidential.

Offences and penalties (except those covered in CST Act itself)

State authorised to administer and collect tax - CST Act is administered by states. The state authorised to collect tax is authorised to administer the tax.

Registration under CST Act

CST Act makes provisions for registration of dealer. Registration brings many advantages e.g. The dealer can issue ‘c’ form and purchase goods at concessional rate.

Compulsory registration under CST - section 2(f) states that 'registered dealer' means a dealer who is registered under section 7 of CST Act. As per section 7(1), every dealer liable to pay Central Sales Tax has to register himself with sales tax authority. As per section 6(1) of CST Act, every dealereffecting sale in the course of inter state trade or commerce is liable to pay CST. Thus, only those dealers who ‘effect’ inter state sales are required to register under CST Act. ‘effect’ means ‘bring about, accomplish, cause to exist or occur’ [concise oxford dictionary 1994 edition]. Thus, intermediaries like agents, transporters etc. Who only facilitate sales are not required to be registered, as they do not ‘effect’ sales.

Central government has authorised state governments to prescribe state sales tax authorities authorised for the purpose of registration. Thus, registration under CST Act is done by state sales tax authorities who are authorised for the purpose.

Voluntary registration - a dealer registered with state sales tax authorities may voluntarily apply for registration under CST Act even if he is not liable to pay Central Sales Tax [section 7(2) of CST Act]. He is entitled to apply for registration even if goods sold or purchased by him are exempt under state sales tax law. This application for registration can be made any time. This provision is mainly useful when the dealer makes purchases in inter state but all his sales are within the state. Thus, he is not liable for payment of any CST. However, he can make purchases in inter state at concessional rate only if he is registered. Hence, he can register even if he is not liable to pay any CST.

Application for registration - application for registration should be made in prescribed form ‘a’ as per CST (registration and turnover) rules; within 30 days from the date when dealer becomes liable to CST. Application fee of rs. 25 is payable (by way of court fee stamps). Application has to be signed by (a) proprietor of business (b) one of the partners in case of business owned by partnership firm (c) karta or manager of huf (d) director or principal officer of company (e) principal officer in case of association of individuals or (f) officer authorised by government in case of government.

Additional places of business - if a dealer has places of business in different states, he has to obtain separate registration in each state. However, if he has more than one places of business within the same state, he has to get only one registration with additional places of business endorsed on the certificate. Definition of 'place of business' has already been explained in earlier chapter.

Security from dealer under CST Act - as per section 7(2a) of CST Act, the registering authority can ask for proper security from the applicant for (a) realisation of taxes due and (b) proper custody and use of forms (like c, e-i/e-ii, f and h) which are supplied by sales tax authorities for use by the dealer [section 7(2a)]. Additional security can also be demanded from a dealer who is already registered [section 7(3a)]. Security cannot be demanded without granting opportunity of personal hearing. The security should not be more than estimated tax liability for the current year i.e. Year in which security/additional security is demanded [section 7(3bb)]. Security may be in form of surety, execution of a bond, by deposit of government securities or by way of cash deposit. Demanding security is not essential. Moreover, security demanded should be reasonable and for good and sufficient reasons.

The security can be forfeited, after giving personal hearing, if the CST due is not paid by dealer or the blank sales tax forms issued to him are misused [section 7(3d)]. After such forfeiture, additional security has to be furnished. If such additional security is not furnished, sales tax authority may not issue further blank sales tax forms.

The security can be refunded, partly or wholly, if, sales tax authorities are of opinion that such security is not required.

Order demanding security or additional security or not refunding security is appealable. Appeal should be filed within 30 days. The appellate authority can condone the delay in filing of appeal, if sufficient cause is shown [section 7(3h)]. There is no further appeal against the order of appellate authority and the order passed by appellate authority is final [section 7(3j) of CST Act].

Other documents required at time of registration - other documents required at the time of registration vary from state to state. Normally, following are asked for - (a) particulars of directors/ partners (b) copies of articles of association, memorandum in case of company and partnership deed if applicant is a firm (c) copies of rent agreements (d) nominations as manager (e) list of places of business, godown (f) details of machinery (g) details of bankers (h) photographs of directors / partners.

Certificate of registration under CST - the registering authority will ensure that application is in conformity with provisions of CST Act. He can make necessary enquiries e.g. (a) particulars given are correct (b) materials requested for registration are eligible for inclusion and the goods are in fact needed for the business. After he is satisfied and after obtaining required security, the dealer will be issued a certificate of registration in prescribed form ‘b’. A copy of the same will be issued for every additional place of business in the state. This certificate should be kept at principal place of business and a copy of the certificate should be kept at each additional place of business in the state.

Amendment of certificate - the certificate can be amended e.g. Change of name, change of business, change of class of goods in which he carries business, change/addition of place of business, warehouses etc. This amendment can be made on application from dealer or by sales tax authorities themselves after giving notice to dealer. In orient paper mills v. CST - (1969) 23 stc 308 (mp hc), it was held that the amendment will be effective from date of application for amendment - quoted with approval in larsen and toubro ltd. V. Cct - (1995) 97 stc 102 (pat hc fb). [in view of sc judgments cited above in respect of effective date of registration, these decisions appear to be correct].

All items of purchase and sale must be included in registration - the ‘registration certificate’ is indeed very important. As per section 10(c), false representation when purchasing any goods that the class of goods are covered by the registration certificate, is an offence. As per section 10(a), furnishing a false certificate is an offence. Thus, while issuing ‘c’ form or other forms under the Act, it must be ensured that goods are covered in the registration certificate. This is particularly so because there is no provision to amend the registration certificate with retrospective effect.

Cancellation of CST registration - registration can be cancelled either on request of dealer or suo motu by sales tax authorities.

Forms for declarations

A dealer has to issue certain declarations in prescribed forms to buyers/sellers. These forms are prescribed in Central Sales Tax (registration and turnover) rules, 1957. Out of these forms, forms c, e-i, e-ii, f and h are printed and supplied by sales tax authorities and are supplied by them. Dealer has to issue declarations in the forms printed and supplied by the sales tax authorities only. These forms are in triplicate. [form d was to be issued by government and can be printed/typed by the government department making purchases. Now form d has been abolished w.e.f. 1-4-2007].

Declaration in form c - as per section 8(1)(b) of CST Act, sales tax on inter state sale is 4% or sales tax rate for sale within the state whichever is lower, if sale is to registered dealer and the goods are covered in the registration certificate of the purchasing dealer. Otherwise the tax is higher - (10% or tax leviable on sale of goods inside the state, whichever is higher). If the selling dealer pays CST @ 4% or lower (if applicable), he has to produce proof to his sales tax assessing authority that the purchasing dealer is eligible to get these goods at concessional rate. Otherwise, the selling dealer will be asked to pay balance tax payable plus penalty as applicable. Section 8(4)(a), therefore, provides that concessional rate is applicable only if purchasing dealer submits a declaration in prescribed form ‘c’.

Authority to issue blank c form - the blank c form has to be obtained by purchasing dealer from sales tax authority in the state in which goods are delivered, which is usually the place where purchasing dealer is registered. However, in case on inter state sale by transfer of documents, the purchasing dealer may not be registered with the sales tax authorities in the state where the goods are delivered. In such case, he can obtain blank c form from sales tax authority where he is registered.

C form is mandatory to avail concessional rate - submission of c form is mandatory and unless c form is submitted, concessional rate of sales tax will not apply. It has been held that this procedure is designed to prevent fraud and collusion, and facilitate administrative efficiency. Hence it is mandatory. Concession can be denied if the form is not submitted - kedarnath jute mfg co.v. Cto - (1965) 3 scr 626 = (1965) 16 stc 607 (sc) = air 1966 sc 12.

State government cannot waive the condition of c/d form - section 8(5) has been amended w.e.f. 11th may 2002 to provide that state government can issue an exemption subject to fulfilment of requirements of section 8(4). This sub-section requires declaration form registered dealer/government. Thus, state government cannot waive condition of c/d form.

Number of transActions per ‘c’ certificate - one declaration in c form can cover all transActions in one whole financial year, irrespective of total amount/value of transActions during the year. [rule 12 amended w.e.f. 7-8-1998].

One certificate for each financial year - if a transAction covers more than one financial year, separate c form is required for each financial year. Provision of one 'c' form per financial year has been upheld in laxmi agarbatti fActory v.uoi (1996) 102 stc 248 (mp hc db).

Procedure in case of loss of c form - if duly completed or blank c form is lost when it was in custody of purchasing dealer or when the form was in transit to selling dealer, the purchasing dealer will have to furnish ‘indemnity bond’ to sales tax authority (from whom the blank forms were obtained) in prescribed ‘g’ form. If the duly completed c form is lost after it is received by selling dealer, he has to submit indemnity bond to sales tax authority of his state.

Form 'c' is a declaration given by the buyer to seller declaring therein details (bill no, date, amount, commodity etc.) Of purchases made. The seller present it to the local sales tax/vat authorities telling that he sold goods on exempted or on less rate of Central Sales Tax.

Actually and in reality there is no exemption against it though it seems. When a buyer purchases it at less rate of vat or exempted then he is selling these commodities at the rate of his cost plus profit so the value go up and he charges vat on this increased value and in this process govt. Ends in getting more tax.

In the case of inter state trade or commerce, registered dealer can get goods at concessional rate of CST, if he produces a declaration in form c to the selling dealer.

The registered purchasing dealer can get blank form c from the sales tax authorities of the state in which he is Actually registered.

Contents of form c---------

form c contains particulars like name of issuing state, date of issue, name of purchasing dealer, to whom form c is issued, his r.c.no., date from which r.c is valid, name and address of the seller with name of the state, details of the goods ordered and obtained. It bears seal of the sales tax authority issuing the form.

Form c is issued by the purchasing dealer to the selling dealer who shall submit to the sales tax assessing authority.

Earlier, one c form was used for all transActions during a financial year, but now, it is issued quarterly since the imposition of vat.

In the case of inter state trade or commerce, registered dealer can get goods at concessional rate of CST, if he produces a declaration in form c to the selling dealer.


The registered purchasing dealer can get blank form c from the sales tax authorities of the state in which he is Actually registered.

Form 'c' is a declaration given by the buyer to seller declaring therein details (bill no, date, amount, commodity etc.) Of purchases made. The seller present it to the local sales tax/vat authorities telling that he sold goods on exempted or on less rate of Central Sales Tax.


Actually and in reality there is no exemption against it though it seems. When a buyer purchases it at less rate of vat or exempted then he is selling these commodities at the rate of his cost plus profit so the value go up and he charges vat on this increased value and in this process govt. Ends in getting more tax.

Declarations in e-i and e-ii form - as per section 6(2) of CST Act, first inter state sale is taxable. Subsequent sale during movement of goods by transfer of documents is exempt from tax, if the subsequent sale is to government or a registered dealer. This is subject to condition that such subsequent seller obtains declaration (a) from the selling dealer i.e. From registered dealer from whom goods were purchased. (b) from purchaser a declaration in c form or declaration in d form. The selling dealer has to make declaration in e-i form if it is a first sale and in e-ii form if it is a subsequent sale. One example will clarify the requirements. Assume that w despatches goods from karnataka to orissa and raises invoice on x in madhya pradesh, w charges 4% CST and pays the same in karnataka. During movement of goods, x sells goods to y in west bengal and y ultimately sells goods to z in orissa. Z takes delivery of goods and the ‘movement of goods’ comes to end. Sale from x to y and y to z is by transfer of documents. In this case, w will receive declaration in ‘c’ form from x and will issue declaration in ‘e-i’ form to x. Later, x will issue declaration in ‘e-ii’ form to y and receive declaration in c form from y. Finally, y will issue declaration in e-ii form to z and will receive declaration in ‘c’ form from z, which will complete the chain. If the chain is broken, CST will be payable again.

Some provisions of c form applicable to e-i/e-ii forms - following provisions of c form are also applicable in respect of e-i/e-ii form (a) one declaration for all transActions in one year (b) separate declaration for each financial year (c) indemnity bond if form is lost (d) issue of duplicate form (e) submission at any time before assessment (f) like c form, the e-i/e-ii forms are mandatory and sales tax concession is not available if the required form is not submitted.

Declaration in f form - we have seen that when the goods are despatched to another state on consignment basis or to branch of dealer in another state, there is inter state movement of goods but there is no sale and hence no CST is payable. This provision is often misused and goods are despatched in the garb of consignment or branch transfer though Actually it may be a sale. Hence, section 6a(1) of CST Act provides that when a dealer claims that the inter state movement of goods is not a sale, he has to prove the same. (in legal terminology, it is called that ‘burden of proof’ is on the dealer). For this purpose, he must produce a declaration in ‘f’ form received from consignment agent or branch office in another state.

As per section 6a(1) as amended w.e.f. 11-5-2002, submission of f form is mandatory to prove stock transfer. Otherwise, the transAction will be treated as ‘sale’ for all purposes of CST Act.

Goods can be sent to other state for further manufActure - goods can be purchased at concessional rate if the goods are for use in the manufActure. Thus, after manufActure, the sale need not be in the same state. In indian aluminium co. Ltd. V. Sto - (1993) 90 stc 410 (ori hc db), the company was manufActuring aluminium ingots at hirakud, orissa. These were despatched to plants of the company in other states for further manufActure of aluminium coils, sheets etc. Plants in other states were sending ‘f’ forms. The department accepted the forms without any objection.

One form f covering receipts during the month can be issued. If space in form f is not adequate, a separate list may be attached as annexure to form f giving details, provided that the annexure is firmly attached to the form. The blank form has to be obtained from sales tax authority in which the transferee is situated, i.e. State where goods were received. If the form is lost, indemnity bond has to be given and duplicate form clearly marked as ‘duplicate’ can be issued.

Certificate in form h - sale during course of export is exempt from CST. As per section 5(3) of CST Act, penultimate sale is also deemed to be in course of export and is exempt from CST. Dealer Actually exporting the goods has proof of export like customs documents, bank certificate, airway bill/bill of lading, shipping bill etc. However, the penultimate seller does not have any direct evidence to prove that his sale is exempt from tax. In such cases, the Actual exporter has to issue a certificate to the penultimate seller in form h. The blank ‘h’ forms are to be obtained from sales tax authority by the final exporter.

Sez unit has to submit i form - as per CST rule 12(10), sez [special economic zone] unit will supply i form. In such case, supplies to unit in sez made by dealer outside special economic zone will not be liable to CST.

Prescribed forms under CST

Following are the forms prescribed under CST (registration and turnover) rules, 1957.

Form

Description

Frequency

A

Application for registration

Once

B

Certificate of registration

Once

C

Declaration by purchasing registered dealer to obtain goods at concessional rate

To be obtained for every quarter and submitted on quarterly basis

D

Form of certificate for making government purchases (d form cannot be issued in case ofsale made to government on or after 1-4-2007)

No question arises after 1-4-2007.

E-i/e-ii

Certificates for sale in transit

To be obtained for every quarter and submitted on quarterly basis

F

Form by branch/consignment agent for goods received on stock transfer

Monthly, but to be submitted to authorities quarterly

G

Indemnity bond when c form lost

When required

H

Certificate of export

Upto the time of assessment by first assessing authority.

I

Certificate by sez unit

Not specified in rules (but should be submitted before assessment).

J

Certificate to be issued by foreign diplomaticmission or consulate in india or the un agency

Upto the time of assessment by first assessing authority.