I consider it a privilege
conferred upon me by all the members in electing me unanimously as the
President of this unique Association. I, therefore, in the right earnest,
start the interactions with the readers of this Journal. I would interact with
all my members and subscribers through the pages of this esteemed Monthly,
wherein I propose to deal with topical subjects every month. During the course
of the year at my disposal, I shall try my best to work in the best interest
of the profession at large and the Association in particular.
The outgoing President, Shri
Ashwin Acharya, and my other predecessors have already laid down the direction
to which the Association have to proceed.
In addition to the usual
educational programmes, there are quite many suggestions which are slated to
be considered by my new team. The team incidentally consist of enthusiastic
and energetic young professionals eager to prove their mettle through their
dedicated work.
Considering the academic
aspect on top of the agenda, on 3rd August, 2006, the first study circle
meeting would be inaugurated by Shri G. D. Parekh, Hon’ble President of the
Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal. Our journey for better knowledge would begin
with the address by Shri Firoze Andhyarujina, Senior Advocate, who would deal
with the evergreen subject of ‘Levying tax on the intangible goods’. I hope
all the readers would make it convenient to attend such a historical and
educative programme.
Various committees, as in the
past, are being formed so that each of them would take up their assignment at
the earliest possible date.
One more programme have also
been finalised. A joint seminar at Nagpur is scheduled for 5th August, 2006.
At the said seminar, the amendments to MVAT Act through Ordinance No. 6 of
2006 and the rules would be discussed by eminent faculties from Mumbai as well
as from Pune, Wardha and Nagpur.
I propose to arrange such
programmes at district places as well, so as to have the first hand
information about the problems faced by professionals and also to give them
the benefit of the knowledge and experience of the eminent faculties.
I would request one and all
to suggest ways and means for improvement of educative activities by the
Association. In my next communication to you, I would deal with the future
plans in greater detail. Till then, enjoy the monsoon.
Tushar P. Joshi
Incoming President
