The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, November 03, 2007

EDITORIAL
Oil’s century
A stronger rupee has cushioned the impact of higher oil prices but the government may soon have to pass on the price hike to consumers. More

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Mobile, mobile, everywhere!
Nowadays, it has become a common sight. Wherever you go, in whichever direction you turn, on a walk, on a visit, on the bus, in public or private functions and gatherings, you see almost everyone with his/her hand to the ear, and chattering away. ... More

ENVIRONMENT
Warming up to climate change
The key to concerted and efficient global action on climate change lies in building an effective science-policy interface that can provide viable strategies for bringing together innovations and research in science and technology, says VINSON KURIEN. More

TAXATION
Tax avoidance and transfer pricing law
There is no requirement to establish tax evasion before initiation of proceedings for determination of arm’s length price. More

Valuing options
Stock options — invented in the US some time back — were regarded as the next best thing to happen to an eligible employee. The software sector set the trend rolling by making millionaires of ordinary mortals although there is ... More

INTERVIEW
What happens when sub-accounts convert to FII status
If the conversion of a sub-account to an FII causes a ‘transfer’ of securities from the sub-account to the FII, it would trigger a taxable event. More

INCOME TAX
Jurisdiction for assessing businesses
Under the Act, if an order is made by an Assessing Officer other than the one entitled to exercise jurisdiction, it may account merely to irregular exercise or assumption of jurisdiction. More

Time limit for rectifying orders
Rectification application cannot be refused merely on the ground that four years have elapsed since the Tribunal passed its order. More

LETTERS

Water management

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