ICAI reduces verification/certified copies fee of Chartered Accountants examinations  The Examination Committee of ICAI has decided to revise and reduce the verification & Certified Copies fee of answer books of the Chartered Accountants Examinations. In its latest announcements, ICAI has stated that candidates intending to apply for verification …

ESIC can’t invoke Section 45A on the allegation of inadequacy of record but only in case of non-production of the record – SC In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that the statutory scheme of ESI Act does not allow the ESIC to invoke Section 45A …

GSTN has issued a Consolidated FAǪ on GSTR 9/9C for the FY 2024-25 GSTN has published series of FAQ on 16th Oct, 2025 and 4th Dec, 2025 for assisting the taxpayer in filing of Annual Return i.e., GSTR-9/9C. For convenience, a consolidate FAQs has been issued.  Question 1. …

Tender condition of experience in the same name and style of tenderer can not overlook experience in joint venture unless specifically excluded so in eligibility criteria. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that disqualifying applicant from tender on technical evaluation by not taking into account …

Receipt of immovable property from relative is not taxable u/s 56(2)(x) and cannot be brought o tax u/s 68 for difference in stamp duty valuation and value declared in gift deeds. In a recent judgment, ITAT Chennai has held that receipt of immovable property from a ‘relative’ is …

Maintenance, archival and submission of Audit File to National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) – Points of compliance by the audit firms  The Standards on Auditing (SAs) including the Standard on Quality Control (SQC-1) define and provide guidance as to what constitutes an audit file and its evidentiary value …