In exercise of the powers conferred by section 94 of the Odisha Value Added Tax Act,2004 (Odisha Act 4 of 2005), the state Government do hereby make the following rules further to amend the Odisha Value Added Tax Rules. 2005, namely :-

1.(1) These rules may be called the Odisha Value Added Tax (Amendment) Rules, 2016.

(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 1st day of October, 2015.

2 In the Odisha Value Added Tax Rules. 2005 (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 6, in clause (e), after sub-clause (8), the following new sub-clause shall be inserted, namely: -

"(9) amounts paid to a sub-contractor as consideration for the execution of works contract whether wholly or partly, if the contractor proves to the satisfaction of the assessing authority that tax has been paid by the sub-contractor on the turnover of the goods involved in the course of execution of such works contract."

3. In the said rules, rule 8 shall be omitted.

4. In the said rules, in rule 9, in sub-rule (1), in clause (a) and in explanation I appended thereto, for the words "rupees forty lakh" wherever occur the words "rupees fifty lakh" shall be substituted.

5. In the said rules, after rule 11, the following new rule shall be inserted, namely:-

"11A. Recalculation of Input Tax Credit -

(1) Subject to sub section (3-a) of section 20. no input tax credit shall be allowed on purchases of goods against tax invoices in excess of the amount of tax actually paid into the Government treasury.

(2) In case of any mismatch occurs in input tax credit, the selling as well as the purchasing dealers shall revise the returns within the time prescribed under sub section (4) of section 33, either incorporating or removing the tax invoice, as the case may be.

(3) Where any mismatch in input tax credit occurs, as a result of spillover transactions such mismatch shall be reconciled automatically by the online system.

(4) When the claim of input tax credit preferred by a registered dealer is not reconciled with the corresponding selling dealer with due payment of tax. the claim for input tax credit shall be disallowed.

(5) The input tax disallowed shall be adjusted,-

(a) by reducing the excess input tax credit, if any; or

(b) by enhancing the output tax payable; or

(c) by demanding the tax against the purchasing dealer:

Provided that where the claim of input tax of the dealer is reduced, the dealer shall be given an opportunity of being heard."

6. In the said rules, in rule 27.--

(i) in sub-rule (1), for clause (d). the following clause shall be substituted, namely:-

"(d) whose gross turnover of sales exceeds rupees fifty lakh at any lime during the year in which he has been paying turnover tax, he shall make an application electronically in Form VAT-106 to the registering authority for grant of certificate of registration and assignment of TIN under sub-rule (1) of rule 19," and

(ii) for sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be substituted , namely:-

"(2) where the registering authority, after examination of the application furnished under sub-rule (1) is satisfied that the application is correct and complete as per requirements of the provisions of this Act and rules and claim of the dealer for assignment of TIN is admissible under the Act, he may grant a certificate of registration to such applicant in Form VAT-103 and assign him with a TIN.

Provided that when the certificate of registration under this sub-rule is issued, the certificate of registration already granted in Form VAT-001 along with the SRIN assigned shall be cancelled and such cancellation shall take effect from the date, the dealer is registered under sub-rule (2).

Provided further that a dealer on being registered under sub-rule (2) shall surrender the certificate of registration granted in Form VAT-001 along with the SRIN assigned to the registering authority for cancellation."

7.1n the said rules, in rule 27A, for sub-rule (1) and sub-rule(2). the following sub-rules shall be substituted, namely:-

"(1) where a registered dealer, who has been granted certificate of registration under the Act and assigned with TIN.-

(a) is no longer effecting purchase or sale of goods in course of interstate trade or commerce;

(b) is no longer dispatching or receiving goods otherwise than by way of sales to or from outside the State; and

(c) whose gross turnover has, during each of the preceding three consecutive years failed to exceed rupees fifty lakh;

the dealer may make an application electronically in Form VAT-106A to the registering authority for issue of certificate of registration and assignment of SRIN under sub rule (4) of rule 19.

(2) where the registering authority, after examination of the application furnished under sub-rule (1) is satisfied that the particulars furnished in the application are correct and complete in all respect and the claim of the dealer for assignment of SRIN is admissible under the Act. he may grant a certificate of registration to such applicant in Form VAT-001 and assign him with a SRIN:

Provided that when the certificate of registration under this sub-rule is granted, the certificate of registration already granted in Form VAT-103 along with the TIN assigned shall be deemed to have been cancelled and such cancellation shall take effect from the date, the dealer is granted with a certificate of registration under sub-rule (2):

Provided further that the dealer, on being granted registration certificate in Form VAT-001 under sub-rule (2) shall surrender the certificate of registration granted in Form VAT-103 along with the TIN assigned to the registering authority for cancellation."

8. In the said rules, rule 28 shall be omitted.

9. In the said rules, in rule 30,

(i) in sub-rule (1), after the words "make an application", the words "electronically in Form VAT-202A and submit the hard copy duly signed by him or his authorized person" shall be inserted; and

(ii) after sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-

"(2-a) Where the registering authority, after conducting or causing to be conducted such enquiries, is satisfied that there exists any good and sufficient reason, he shall, by an order in writing, cancel the certificate of registration with effect from the date of that order, after giving the dealer an opportunity of being heard".

10. In the said rules, rule 32 shall be omitted.

11. In the said rules, for rule 33, the following rule shall be substituted; namely:-

"33. Publication of list of registered dealers and cancellation of registration in the Commercial Taxes Gazette or in the official web site of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Odisha -

Publication of the list of registered dealers and cancellation of registration shall be made in the following formats:

I. Dealers registered under the Act during the month of ..........................

II Cancellation of Certificate of registration during the month of ..........................

12. In the said rules, in rule 40, after sub-rule (2), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-

"(3) Where the dealer fails to comply the defect (s) pointed out at the time of scrutiny of the return furnished for a tax period within the specified time or the mistakes are found to be deliberate with an intention to evade tax. such return, wherein the mistakes are found, shall be assessed under Section 43".

13. In the said rules, in rule 41, sub-rule (4) shall be omitted.

14. In the said rules, in rule 45, for sub-rule (3), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-

"(3) After completion of tax audit of any dealer under sub-section (3) of section 41, the officer authorized to conduct such audit, shall determine the tax liability of the said dealer and serve a notice in Form VAT-303A along with the Audit Visit Report in Form VAT-303 to the dealer to pay tax and penalty determined under sub-section (5) of section-41."

15. In the said rides, rule 48 shall be omitted.

16. In the said rules, in rule 49, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-

"(1) On receipt of the Audit Visit Report, the assessing authority, shall serve a notice in Form VAT-306, upon such dealer, directing him to appear in person or through his authorized representative on such date, time and place, as specified in the said notice for compliance of the requirements of sub-rules (2) and (3),"

17. In the said rules, after rule 49, the following new rules shall be inserted, namely:-

"49 A. Assessment in certain cases in lieu of audit.

(1) The Commissioner shall, under section 42A, select a certain number of registered dealers, on the basis of large tax payment or large turn over, from time to time, for assessment.

(2) The assessing authority shall issue notice in Form VAT 306-A to the dealer selected for assessment under sub-rule (1) calling for production of such accounts and documents as he may require.

(3) In the event of default by a dealer to comply with the requirement of the notice referred to in sub-rule (2), the assessing authority may complete the assessment to the best of his judgment.

(4) The assessing authority shall issue the order of assessment in Form VAT-312 and demand notice in Form VAT-313.

(5) No order of assessment shall be made under sub-rule (1) after expiry of three years from the end of the tax period or periods in respect of which tax is assessable.

49 B. Assessment in case of grant of provisional refund-

(1) When a dealer granted provisional refund under section 58, the assessing authority shall proceed to assess the dealer under section 42A after serving a notice in Form VAT 306-A, calling for production of such accounts and documents as he may require.

(2) In the event of default by a dealer to comply with the requirement of the notice referred to in sub-rule (1), the assessing authority may complete the assessment to the best of his judgment.

(3) The assessing authority shall issue the order of assessment in Form VAT-312 and demand notice in Form VAT-313."

18. In the said rules, in rule 50, for sub-rule (1) the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-

"(1) Where it is required to assess a dealer under sub-section (1) of section 43 for occurrence of any one or more of the events specified in that sub-section, the assessing authority shall serve a notice in Form VAT-307 upon the dealer."

19. In the said rules, in rule 57, in clause (b) of sub-rule (1) after the words, figure and brackets "sub-section (3) or (4) of section 42," the words, figure and brackets "sub-section (4) or (5) of section 42A," shall be inserted.

20. In the said rules, for rule 59, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

"59.

(1) While making deduction of tax from the bills or invoices of the works contractors, the deducting authority shall grant a certificate to that works contractor in Form VAT-605 and shall send a copy thereof to the assessing authority within whose jurisdiction the works contract is executed:

Provided that the assessing authority who receives a copy of the certificate in Form VAT-605 as referred to above shall forward the same to the circle where such works contractor is registered:

Provided further that the deducting authority shall furnish a consolidated statement of deductions made during a month in Form VAT-605-A within fourteen days of the expiry of the month to the Deputy or Assistant Commissioner or Sales Tax Officer, as the case may be, within whose jurisdiction the works contract is executed.

Provided also that where any tax is deducted under sub section (1) of section 54 in respect of any dealer executing works contract(s) and the work in whole or any part is awarded to a sub-contractor by him, the tax proportionate to the amounts paid as consideration to the sub-contractor out of the tax deducted by the deducting authority shall be transferred to the sub-contractor by issuing Form 605-B and a copy thereof shall be sent to the Deputy or Assistant Commissioner or the Sales Tax Officer, as the case may be, within whose jurisdiction such works contractor is registered within a period of thirty days of such deduction.

(2) The certificates and consolidated statement of deductions under sub-rule (1) made during a month may also be issued or furnished electronically from such date and in such manner as the Commissioner may specify."

21. In the said rules, after rule 59. the following new rule shall be inserted, namely:-

" 59 A. Enrolment of tax deducting authority.

(1) The deducting authority specified in sub-section (1) of section 54 shall apply in Form VAT 601-A to the Commissioner for enrolment.

(2) The Commissioner may, enroll such deducting authority within seven days from the date of receipt of application or enroll such other deducting authority on his own information, and assign the deducting authority an identity code for the purpose of deduction and remittance of tax.

(3) The Commissioner shall maintain, in Form VAT 602-A, a register of deducting authorities to whom identity code has been assigned."

22. In the said rules, for rule 65, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

"(1) (a) Where any dealer claims refund in the return relating to a quarter on account of sales as specified in clause (b) of section 18, he shall make an application through electronic mode in Form VAT-320A to the assessing authority within thirty days from the date of completion of six months of filing the return or revised return for such quarter :

Provided that an application for refund made after thirty days from the date of completion of six months of filing the return or revised return may be admitted by the assessing authority, if he is satisfied that the dealer had sufficient cause for not making the application within the said period.

(b) Where refund is claimed under clause (a) the excess input tax credit shall be reduced by the amount of refund claimed, in the return filed or to be filed for the tax period in which the application for refund is filed.

(c) The application filed under clause (a) shall be accompanied by the scanned copies of the purchase order placed by the foreign buyer with the dealer, the agreement with the foreign buyer, bill of lading, letter of credit, and the evidence of payment made by the foreign buyer, if any and such other documents as may be required to establish the claim of refund.

(d) The assessing authority, on receipt of the application for refund along with the documents referred to in clause (c) and such other additional information from the dealer, as he may think necessary, shall grant refund provisionally under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 58.

(e) The final refund or demand of tax, penalty or interest, shall be determined in accordance with the order passed on assessment under section 42A.

(2)(a) Where the excess input tax credit in any tax period, on account of sales as specified in clause (c) of section 18, found refundable after carried over to six consecutive tax periods, following that tax period, for adjustment against output tax, the dealer shall make an application for such refund through electronic mode in Form VAT 320-A to the assessing authority within thirty days from the date of completion of six months of filing the return or revised return for such quarter :

Provided that an application for refund made after thirty days from the date of completion of six months of filing the return or revised return may be admitted by the assessing authority, if he is satisfied that the dealer had sufficient cause for not making the applicalion within the said period.

(b) Where refund is claimed under clause (a), the excess input tax credit shall be reduced by the amount of refund claimed, in the return filed for the tax period to which the same relates.

(c) The application filed under clause (a) shall be accompanied by copies of the tax invoice, certificate of the competent authority showing the name and address of the dealer and the SEZ or the STP or the EHTP, under which it is established and the entitlement of the dealer to purchase goods free of tax covered under such tax invoice and such other documents, as may be required to establish the claim of refund.

(d) The refund shall be made in accordance with the provisions of clauses (d) and (e) of sub-rule (1).

23. In the said rules, after rule 66, the following new rule shall be inserted, namely:-

"66A. Refund of excess tax deducted at source.-

"(1) The claim of refund under sub-section (2-a) of section 57 shall be made through electronic mode in Form VAT-320A to the assessing authority within four months from the date of expiry of a period of one year to which the amount relates.

(2) Where refund is claimed under sub-rule (1), the excess tax credit shall be reduced by the amount of refund claimed, in the return filed for the tax period to which the same relates.

(3) On receipt of application electronically, the assessing authority shall refer the case for audit under sub-section (2) of section 41 to determine the admissibility of the claim of refund and the claim of refund shall be subject to result of such audit.

(4) The audit report shall be submitted to the assessing authority within 30 working days:

Provided that in the event of a tax audit already conducted under section 41, the tax period covered under such audit will be excluded from the purview of audit referred to in this rule.

(5) If there is no adverse finding in the audit, the assessing authority may sanction refund on the basis of the Audit Visit Report and the amount sanctioned for refund and shall be paid under sub-rules (2) and (3) of rule 64.

24.1n the said rules, in rule 81,-

(i) in sub-rule (1).-

(a) in clause (iv), in sub-clause (a), after the words, " on his own account", the words, " or on the account of any consignee", shall be inserted; and

(b) clause (vi) and clause (vii) shall be omitted; and

(ii) after the sub-rule(1), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, namely:-

"(2) Form VAT 402-A may be issued electronically from such date, in such manner and subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Commissioner may specify in this behalf from time to time."

25. In the said rules, in rule 86, for sub-rule (1), the following sub-rule, shall be substituted, namely;-

"(1) Any dealer aggrieved by an order passed under Section 34,40,42,42A, 43,44,45,49 or 52 may prefer appeal within thirty days from the date of receipt of such order before-

(a) the Joint Commissioner or the Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax of the Range having jurisdiction, as may be assigned by the Commissioner, if the order is passed by a Sales Tax Officer or an Assistant Commissioner of Sales tax, as the case may be;

(b) the Joint Commissioner, if the order is passed by a Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax; and

(c) the Special Commissioner or Additional Commissioner of Sales Tax, as may be assigned by the Commissioner, if the order is passed by a Joint Commissioner of Sales Tax:

Provided that an appeal preferred after the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such order may be admitted by the appellate authority if it is satisfied that there is sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within the period so specified."

26. In the said rules, in rule 87, after the figure and comma "42," the figure and comma "42A," shall be inserted.

27. In the said rules, in rule 125, for clause (viii) and the entries thereof, the following clause and the entries against it shall be substituted under appropriate column, namely:-

28. In the said Rules, for the "Form VAT 101", the following Form shall be substituted namely:-

FORM VAT-101

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION

[See sub rule (1) and sub rule (2) of rule 15]

Please read the following before filling up the form

Use Capital Letters.

Mention the Registering authority to whom the application is submitted.

To

The Registering Authority,

I .............................................................son/daughter/wife of .....................................the Proprietor / Partner / Karta of HUF / (Managing) Director / Authorized officer / Authorised Departmental officer of the business, the particulars of which are detailed below, hereby apply on behalf of that business for grant of a certificate of registration under the Orissa value Added Tax Act, 2004.

VERIFICATION

I ________________________________ son/daughter/wife of ___________________ status ________ of the aforesaid business do hereby solemnly affirm that the particulars given in this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I undertake to notify immediately to the Registering authority to whom the application has been made any change in any of the above particulars.

Signature.

(Designation with relation to the business)

Enclosures to be annexed to the application for registration.

1. Rent agreement.

2. Deed of Partnership (copy)

3. Article of Association & Memorandum.

4. Authorization, if any, in original.

5. Declarations.

6. Voter Identify Card (copy)

7. PAN (copy)

8. Any other document

9.

10

11

29. In the said Rules, for the "Form VAT 101C", the following Form shall be substituted namely:

FORM VAT - 101C

DECLARATION OF PROPRIETOR / PARTNERS / DIRECTORS / AUTHORISED

PERSONS OF THE BUSINESS.

[See clause (c) of sub-rule (9) of rule 15 ]

(i) Official designation

(ii) Date of joining in the present capacity.

06. Present Address:

07. Permanent Address:

08. PAN (Income Tax)

09. Other business interests in the state

(Specify details of such interests including relations in business)

10. Other business interests out side the state

(Specify details of such interests including relations in business)

11. Proof of Identity:

(Enclose copy of voter's Identity Card/PAN)

V E R I F I C A T I O N

I ____________________ son / daughter / wife of ___________________________ status _______ of the aforesaid business do hereby solemnly affirm that the particulars given in this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

30. In the said Rules, "Form VAT 102", shall be omitted.

31. In the said Rules, "Form VAT 202A", shall be inserted, namely:

FORM VAT-202A

APPLICATION FOR CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

(See sub rule (1) of rule 30)

VERIFICATION

I ....................... son/daughter/wife of ........................... (status) .................... of the business M/s. ........................ bearing TIN/SRIN .................. do hereby solemnly affirm that the particulars furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

32. In the said Rules, "Form VAT 303A", shall be inserted, namely:

FORM VAT-303A

NOTICE FOR PAYMENT OF TAX AND PENALTY AS A RESULT OF AUDIT

(See sub rule (3) of rule 45)

04. Tax audit of your business was under taken by the officers of the Audit unit of this office on ............ for the period commencing from ............... to ........................... Examination of the records, documents, stock in trade and other relevant information pertaining to your business for tax period(s) from ............... to ............. reveals that you have not declared the correct amount of tax due for the aforesaid period in the returns filed. Your net tax due is determined at Rs................................... (Rupees .................................).

05. Further a penalty of Rs................... (Rupees .................. ) is required to be paid under sub-section (5) of Section 41 .................... of the Odisha Value Added Tax Act, 2004.

06. You are required to pay total amount of Rs. ................... (Rupees ......................... ) into Government Treasury at ............................ within thirty days from the date of receipt of this notice and produce the receipt in proof of payment in this office, within seven days from the date of payment.

07. In case of non-compliance of this notice, the Audit Visit Report will be submitted to the Assessing Authority.

08. A copy of the Audit visit report is enclosed herewith for your reference.

33. In the said Rules, for the "Form VAT 306A", the following Form shall be substituted namely:-

FORM VAT-306A

NOTICE FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAX AS A RESULT OF AUDIT

[Refer sub rule (1) of rule 49]

04. You are, required to appear in person or through your authorized agent at my office on ---------------- at --------------- A.M/P.M and produce or cause to be produced the accounts and documents relating to or incidental to your business as specified below for the period mentioned above in order to enable me to satisfy whether the return filed by you for the said period is correct and complete.

05. In the event of your failure to comply with all the terms of this notice, I shall proceed to assess you under Section 42A of the Odisha Value Added Tax Act, 2004 to the best of my judgment.

(Mark, whichever applicable)

(a) Books of account maintained under the provisions of Odisha Value added Tax Act, 2004 ;

(b) Records and documents required to be maintained under the said Act and rules made there under claiming exemption/concession of input tax, output tax and input tax credit;

(c) Documents and evidence in support of the returns filed for tax periods under reference;

(d) Accounts and documents relating to the financial transactions of the business including Bank Pass Book or Bank Statement;

(e) Such other documents as may be specifically required for the assessment (to be specified)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

34. In the said Rules, for the "Form VAT 312", the following Form shall be substituted namely:-

FORM VAT-312

ORDER OF ASSESSMENT

[see sub-rule (3) of rule 49B and rule 53]

35. In the said Rules, for the "Form VAT 320-A" the following Form shall be substituted namely:-

FORM VAT-320A

APPLICATION FOR REFUND OF TAX

[see rule 65(1)(a), rule 65(2)(a), rule 65(3)(a), rule 66(1) and rule 66A(1)])

12. Declaration:

I, Sri .................................................... status .............................................. of M/S ......................................... at ..................................... bearing TIN .................................. do hereby declare that the information given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also further declare that the amount of refund claimed above has been paid by me and that the amount or any part thereof has not been realized by me by way of tax or otherwise from any person or persons.

36. In the said Rules, for the "Form VAT 402-A" the following Form shall be substituted namely:-

FORM VAT- 402 A

DECLARATION

[See rule 81 (2)]

12. Details of Commodities.

VERIFICATION

16.

I______________________________________ of (address) __________________________________ _____________________________ the consignor /consignee of the goods covered in this declaration do hereby solemnly affirm that the particulars furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I do hereby agree to pay the taxes and other dues, if applicable under relevant Act(s) I Rule(s), on the goods covered in this declaration, at the entry / exit border Check Gate / RR Unit etc. of Commercial Taxes, Odisha.

37, In the said rules, " Form VAT 601" shall be omitted.

38. In the said rules. " Form VAT 601A" shall be inserted, namely:-

FORM VAT - 601A

FORM OF APPPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT AS TAX DEDUCTING AUTHORITY

(See sub-rule (1) of rule 59A)

NAME OF THE TAX DEDUCTING AUTHORITY : ....................................................

Type of Organisation (Select One):

(i) Central Government:

(ii) State Government:

(iii) Any Local Authority:

(iv) Any Authority or Corporation established by or under a statute

(v) Any Company incorporated under the Companies Act, I956 (including any State or Central Government Undertaking:

(vi) Any Cooperative Society or any other Association registered under The Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860)

In case of a Deducting Authority under Government of Odisha, please mention your Code assigned by Treasury (e.g. Division Code):

Village / Holding No.:

Locality / Ward No.:

Town / City:

PIN:

Mobile No................................................ Land Phone No..............................................

Fax No. ........................................... Email ID*;............................................................

DECLARATION

I ........................................... , Designation .................................. do hereby declare that the information provided above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

39. In the said rules, " Form VAT 602" shall be omitted.

40. In the said rules, " Form VAT 602A" shall be inserted, namely:-

FORM VAT-602A

REGISTER OF TAX DEDUCTING AUTHORITIES MAINTAINED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF SALES TAX

(See sub-rule (2) of Rule 59 A)

41. In the said rules, " Form VAT 603" shall be omitted.

42. In the said rules, " Form VAT 603A" shall be omitted.

43. In the said rules. for " Form VAT 605B" the following form shall be inserted, namely:-

FORM VAT-605B

CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT OF TAX DEDUCTED AT SOURCE BY PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR TO SUB-CONTRACTOR

[Refer rule 59]

(Please strike out, whichever is not applicable)

Note:

01. The Principal Contractor making the deduction of TDS value shall send a copy of the certificate alongwith a copy of the proof of payment to the concerned Sales Tax Officer / Assistant / Deputy Commissioner of Sales Tax.

02. The Principal Contractor making deduction shall send a copy of the certificate to the sub-contractor, from whose bill / invoice, the deduction has been made.

By order of the Governor

Deputy Secretary to Government