Insertion of new section 245-OB.
69. After section 245-OA of the Income-tax Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-
Board for Advance Rulings.
“245-OB. (1) The Central Government shall constitute one or more Boards for Advance Rulings, as may be necessary, for giving advance rulings under this Chapter on or after such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
(2) The Board for Advance Rulings shall consist of two members, each being an officer not below the rank of Chief Commissioner, as may be nominated by the Board.”.
Notes on Clauses:
Clause 69 of the Bill seeks to insert a section 245-OB relating to Board for Advance Rulings so as to provide that the Central Government shall constitute one or more Board for Advance Rulings, as may be necessary, for giving advance rulings under this Chapter on or after such date as may be appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette. The Board for Advance Rulings constituted shall consist of two members, each being an officer not below the rank of Chief Commissioner, as may be nominated by the Board.
This amendment will take effect from 1st April, 2021.