TRAI Notifies Amendments to the Interconnection Regulations
TRAI Notifies Amendments to the Interconnection Regulations Applicable for Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems (DAS) and Tariff Order Applicable for Addressable Systems The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today notified the amendments to the Interconnection Regulations applicable for Digital addressable cable TV systems (DAS) and Tariff Order applicable for addressable systems. The amendments… Read More
Tags: Cable television, India, Multiple system operator, Regulation, Tariff, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Television channel, TRAI
Customs Duty on Articles of Jewellery, Gold and Silver wares revised
As part of measures to contain the current account deficit, the customs duty on gold has been revised upwards periodically in the past two years. Prior to 17th January 2012, the import duty on standard gold (of purity 99.5% & above) was Rs. 300 per 10 gm. The duty was raised to 2% w.e.f. 17th… Read More
Tags: Current account, Gold, India, January 2012, Jewellery, Precious metal, Silver, Tariff
CBEC Clarification w.r.t. Customs Duty Exemption for Import of Ash Handling Systems, Water Treatment Plant and Coal Transportation Facilities etc. Required for Ultra-Mega/ Mega Power Projects under Heading 9801(Project Imports)
Circular No. 33/2013-Customs F.No.354/94/2011 -TRU Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Tax Research Unit New Delhi, dated the 23th August, 2013 To, All Chief Commissioners of Customs. All Chief Commissioners of Customs & Central Excise. All Chief Commissioners of Central Excise. All Directors General of CBEC. Sub: - Customs Duty Exemption for… Read More
Tags: Excise, India, Ministry of Power, New Delhi, Nhava Sheva, Tariff, Tax exemption, TRU
Customs Amendment Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.), dated the 3rd August, 2001
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART-II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (ii)] Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Excise and Customs) Notification No. 82/2013-CUSTOMS (N. T.) New Delhi, 14th August, 2013 23 Shravana, 1935 (SAKA) S.O. ¦ (E). In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section… Read More
Tags: Central Board of Excise & Customs, Gazette of India, Government of India, India, ministry of finance, New Delhi, Section 3, Tariff
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan
The details of the total trade carried out between India and Japan during the last five years is as under:- Values in US $ Millions (as on 29.7.2013) S.No. \Year 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 1. EXPORT 3,025.70 3,629.54 5,091.24 6,328.54 6,099.06 2. %Growth 19.96 40.27 24.30 -3.63 3. %Share in total exports of India… Read More
Tags: CEPA, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Export, Free trade area, India, Japan, Kolkata, Tariff
Main Features of Tariff Guidelines for Projects at Major Ports
The new guidelines for determination of tariff for projects and major ports come into force with immediate effect. The Tariff Guidelines will have prospective effect. The projects already awarded will not be covered under the new guidelines. 2005 and 2008 guidelines shall continue to apply to projects bid under them. Tariff Authority for Major Ports, TAMP… Read More
Tags: G.K. Vasan, India, PPP, Purchasing power parity, TAMP, Tariff, Tariff Authority for Major Ports, Wholesale price index
Guidelines for Determination of Tariff for Projects at Major Ports announced.
Union Minister for Shipping Mr. G K Vasan today announced in Mumbai the new Guidelines for determination of tariff for major port projects in the country. The new simplified guidelines are expected to pave way for increased investment flows into the port sector. Addressing a press conference, Mr Vasan said "the new guidelines allow the competitive market forces to… Read More
Tags: Cabinet of India, G.K. Vasan, Major, Mumbai, Nhava Sheva, Shipping Ministry, TAMP, Tariff
TRAI Reduces National Roaming Tariff Ceilings
TRAI Reduces National Roaming Tariff Ceilings, Permits Customised Tariffs Through Special Tariff Vouchers for National Roamers and Mandates Free National Roaming Plans TRAI has reduced ceilings for national roaming calls and SMS and instituted a new regime for providing flexibility to telecom service providers to customise tariffs for national roamers through STVs and Combo Vouchers. TRAI… Read More
Tags: India, Mobile phone, Roaming, Service Provider, , Subscription business model, Tariff, TRAI
TRAI Tariff Orders – Standard Tariff Packages for Digital Cable TV subscribers and DTH subscribers
TRAI has issued Tariff Orders prescribing standard tariff package for Set Top Boxes (STBs) for Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems (DAS) and Consumer Premises Equipments (CPEs) for Direct to Home (DTH) services. The prime objective of these tariff orders is to ensure effective commercial interoperability. The said tariff orders have been devised to make available STBs / CPEs… Read More
Tags: Customer-premises equipment, Direct-broadcast satellite, Service Provider, Set Top Boxes, Set-top box, Subscription business model, Tariff, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
Customs clarification regarding Classification of “Tablet Computers”
Circular No. 20 / 2013- Customs F. No. 528/102/2011-STO (TU) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise & Customs 229-A, North Block, New Delhi 14th May, 2013 To All Chief Commissioners of Customs/ Customs (Prev.)/ C&CE All Directors General of CBEC All Commissioners of Customs / Customs (Prev.) / C&CE… Read More
Tags: CTA, Harmonized System, Madam, New Delhi, North Block, Secretariat Building New Delhi, Tablet Computer, Tariff
CLR Snippets | TRAI Extends date for comments on draft tariff orders
Extension of date for receipt of comments on TRAI™s draft tariff orders prescribing standard tariff package (STP) for Set Top Boxes (STBs) for Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems (DAS) and Consumer Premises Equipments (CPEs) for Direct to Home (DTH) services TRAI had invited written comments from the stakeholders on draft tariff orders prescribing standard tariff… Read More
Tags: Direct-broadcast satellite, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mahanagar, New Delhi, Set Top Boxes, Set-top box, Tariff, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
CLR Snippets :: Call Rates of PSU Telecom Companies
As per the existing tariff framework, tariff for telecommunication access services is under forbearance except for national roaming and Rural Fixed Line Services. The service providers have the flexibility to offer different tariff schemes depending on the market conditions and other commercial considerations. Each service provider devices various schemes in such a manner as to… Read More
Tags: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Government-owned corporation, India, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, MTNL, Service Provider, Tariff, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
TRAI releases draft tariff orders prescribing standard tariff packages
TRAI releases draft tariff orders prescribing standard tariff package (STP) for Set Top Boxes (STBs) for Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems (DAS) and Consumer Premises Equipments (CPEs) for Direct to Home (DTH) services TRAI has released draft tariff orders prescribing standard tariff package (STP) for Set Top Boxes (STBs) for Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems… Read More
Tags: Cable television, Direct-broadcast satellite, Jawaharlal Nehru, New Delhi, Set Top Boxes, Set-top box, Tariff, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India