FORM XIV B

[See Rule 22 ( 2 ) ]

AUTHORISATION TO WORK AS RECOVERY AGENT UNDER THE MAHARASHTRA STATE TAX ON PROFESSIONS, TRADE, CALLINGS AND EMPLOYMENTS ACT, 1975.

In pursuance of the application of Shri / Smt. ............................................... Dated ....................... under sub-section (7) of section 12 of the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trade, Callings and Employments Act, 1975 (Mah. XIV of 1975). His authorisation is issued subject to the provisions of said Act. Rules and instructions issued by the Government of Maharashtra in this regard.

CONDITIONS

1. This authorisation shall be effective from ................................. to ...............................

2. The authorisation holder is entitled to visit the place of business / residence of the defaulter and inquire about the tax liability of the persons under the Maharashtra State Tax on Professions, Trade, Callings and Employments Act. 1975 (Mah. XVI of 1975), at the address assigned to him.

3. The authorisation holder shall not accept the payment in cash, in any case. The dues required to be recovered should be accepted from the defaulted only by crossed Cheque /DD/ Pay Order payable to the Reserve Bank of India / The State Bank of India a/c ' Profession Tax '

4. The authorisation holder shall always carry his authorisation certificate and Identity Card and produce them, at the time of visit, before the enrollee or a person or persons at the address of visit.

5. The authorisation holder shall furnish the report of his work to the Profession Tax Officer.

6. If the recovery agent violates the any of the above conditions, rules or the instructions given by the Profession Tax Authorities, the authorisation is liable to be suspended or cancelled after giving him a reasonable opportunity of being heard.

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