GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

Induction of Banks for conduct of State Government Business – Handling of Commercial Tax Business- Refund of Commercial taxes through UTI Bank Limited, in relaxation of S.R.27 under T.R.16 of A.P. Treasury Code, Volume-I – Orders – Issued.

FINANCE (TFR.I) DEPARTMENT

 G.O.Ms.No.332 Date:27-10-2005

Read the following:-

(1) G.O.Ms.No.485, Revenue (CT.IV) Dept., Dated.21-07-2000.

(2) G.O.Ms.No.227, Revenue (CT.IV) Dept., Dated.01-05-2002.

(3) G.O.Ms.No.177, Finance (TFR.I) Department, Dated 15-7-2005.

(4) G.O.Ms.No.224, Finance (TFR.I) Department, Dated 12-09-2005.

(5) U.O.No.34552/CT.II(1)/05, Dated.05-10-2005 of Revenue (CT) Dept.,

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ORDER:

In the reference 1^st read above, orders have been issued entrusting the work of collection of Commercial taxes to UTI Bank Limited on behalf of the commercial taxes department in the twin cities through Cash Management Services (CMS) along with State Bank of Hyderabad and in the reference 2^nd read above, the UTI Bank Limited was also permitted to collect Commercial Taxes at Guntur, Kakinada and Rajahmundry.

2. In the reference 4^th read above, the UTI Bank Limited was entrusted the work of refunds of commercial taxes under A.P. VAT Act, 2005 for a period of six months, in respect of all VAT dealers under A.P. VAT Act, 2005 in the entire state in relaxation of S.R.27 under T.R.16 of A.P. Treasury Code, Volume-I. The State Bank of India and State Bank of Hyderabad were also entrusted the work of collection and refunds of commercial taxes under A.P. VAT Act, 2005 in respect of all VAT dealers under A.P. VAT Act, 2005 throughout the State of Andhra Pradesh in relaxation of S.R.27 under T.R.16 of A.P. Treasury Code, Volume-I.

3. In the reference 5^th read above, the Revenue Department has proposed to entrust the work of refund of taxes under VAT Act, 2005 to UTI Bank alone for a period of 6 months to have centralized refunds of taxes.

4. Government, after careful consideration of the matter, hereby issues the following orders.

1. The UTI Bank Limited is allowed to handle both collections and refunds as ordered in the references 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th read above i.e. at twin cities of Hyderabad & Secunderabad, Guntur, Kakinada and Rajahmundry including international exports as well as specialized agencies such as UNO, ICRISAT, etc., for a period of six months till 31-03-2006 pending finalization of connectivity and other formalities between Commercial Taxes Department and State Bank of India and State Bank of Hyderabad.

2. The State Bank of India and State Bank of Hyderabad are requested to establish and maintain connectivity with Commuiercial Tax Department Database including developing a software interface at their cost.

3. The Revenue Department and the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes shall extend cooperation to State Bank of India and State Bank of Hyderabad as in the case of UTI Bank Limited to establish and maintain connectivity as well as to take further necessary action.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

P. RAMAKANTH REDDY

PRINCIPAL Secretary TO GOVERNMENT

To

The Branch Head, U.T.I. Bank Limited, Begumpet, Hyderabad – 500 016.

The Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, A.P. Hyderabad.

The Chief General Manager, State Bank of India, Local Head Office, Hyderabad.

The Chief General Manager, State Bank of Hyderabad, Head Office, Gunfoundry, Hyderabad.

The Chief General Manger-in-Charge,

Reserve Bank of India, Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Mumbai.

The Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Secretariat Road, Saifabad, Hyderabad.

The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, A.P, Hyderabad.

The Principal Accountant General, (Audit.I) A.P. Hyderabad.

The Accountant General (Audit.II), A.P. Hyderabad.

The Accountant General (A&E), A.P. Hyderabad.

Revenue Department, A.P Secretariat, Hyderabad.

Finance (Exp.Revenue) Department.

Finance (BG) Department.

SF/SC’s.