The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that no verification will be done by an assessing officer if a startup has been recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Across the globe there are discussions regarding CSR norms and their implications for social responsibility, governments, public policy and society in general. There are many arguments for and against CSR norms and most of these arguments are valid.
The Finance Ministry has even set up an air-conditioned waiting room where adequate seats and charging points are provided for electronic gear. Arrangements for tea and coffee have also been made. However, media persons have to seek prior appointments before entering the ministry premises.
Nirmala Sitharaman added that 1.5 crore rural homes have been completed under PMAY phase I till now and 1.95 crores more houses to be provided to eligible beneficiaries in phase 2 now by 2022.
One name in that stood out in the list of 12 officers and created quite the flutter, was SK Srivastava, the man who had been leading the charge against NDTV.