Direct Taxes Committee
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Indirect Taxes Committee
Introduction
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Contact Information
Introduction
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The Government initiated fiscal reforms in tune with the change in the overall economic
scenario.  Direct taxes, which remain a popular mode for the Government for collecting
taxes, have shown buoyancy in the recent years.  With the changing global and domestic
environment which has ushered in newer transactions as well as greater movement of
persons, the taxation laws have to keep pace with the unanticipated issues and
problems of interpretation.  International taxation is also assuming greater significance in
the Indian context and affecting policies.    

The Direct Taxes Committee of the Chamber works in close co-ordination with the Income
Tax Department for encouraging a tax regime that is just, simple, rational and fair and at
the same time helps achieve the revenue/fiscal objective of the Government.
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To proactively present before the Government the views of the industry on direct
tax policies.  This is done through active involvement in the budgetary exercise of
the Government.
 
 
To suggest measures to the Government for widening the tax base through
rationalisation of taxes.
To encourage industry to follow voluntary tax compliance.
To have a close and regular liaison with the concerned Government Departments.
To study, and where required recommend amendments in, the existing and
proposed taxation laws and procedures.
To disseminate information to the industry about new developments and
Government's thinking and philosophy relating to direct taxes.
To organise informative and interactive events on topical issues affecting the
industry and provide a platform to raise issues and seek clarifications.  The
events organised in the recent past cover wide ranging topics such as Tax
Deduction at Source, Search and Seizures, Taxation of Expatriates, Transfer
Pricing, Rules Relating to Perquisities, E-Commerce, Double Taxation Avoidance
Treaties, Pre-Budget and Post Budget issues etc.
   
For Further  Information Please Contact:
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Shalini Mathur
Joint Secretary
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi 110 016
Tel.: 26863801-4, Fax: 26863135, 26568392
E-Mail:  shalini@phdccimail.com, phdcci@phdccimail.com
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The Indirect Taxes contributes around 62% of the total tax revenue and plays a very vital
role in nation building. Central Excise revenue alone contributes around 39% of the total
tax revenue. In the recent years the Indirect Tax system has undergone incredible
reforms.

The object of the Indirect Taxes Committee is to facilitate industry and trade to reduce
transaction costs associated with enforcement and administration while ensuring
compliance with laws. The Committee make suggestions to Government with an intention
to reduce cost of doing business by making suggestions on rationalization and
simplification of rules, rationalization of slab rates to reduce classification disputes,
introduction of self assessment procedures etc. The Committee makes suggestions for
optimization of revenue through voluntary compliance.

The Indirect Taxes Committee of the Chamber takes initiatives to have fast, efficient and
responsive  tax administration. To have transparent, hassle free and equitious system of
tax collection through constant reforms and technology upgradation.
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To work closely with Government for stimulating growth of industry and trade and
improve voluntary tax compliance.
 
 
Analysis and preparation of synopsis and give considered views on matters
relating to Central Excise, Customs, CENVAT, Service Tax and VAT.
Networking with policy makers and other Government officials so that more
convenient and user friendly solutions are incorporated under Central Excise,
Customs and Service Tax.
To make the Indirect Tax system under which interface between the assessees
and the department  is minimum. Also to promote intensive use of information
technology to facilitate the taxpayers and reducing the response time of the
department to minimum.
To disseminate information to the industry and play a proactive role.
To organize Seminars, Round Table Discussions, Workshops and Interactive
Meets with CBEC officials and professionals on various topical issues. Few
programmes organized under the Indirect Taxes Committee includes;- Pre & Post
Budget meetings, Meetings on Service Tax and Value Added Tax (VAT), Valuation
and Procedural issues under Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax and VAT.
   
For Further  Information Please Contact:
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Mr. T G Keswani
Secretary
Indirect Taxes Committee
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi 110 016
Tel.: 26863801-4, Fax: 26863135, 26568392
E-Mail:  tgkeswani@phdccimail.com, phdcci@phdccimail.com