(a) whether the amount of 2% cess on direct taxes for the years2000-01 and
2001-02 has been ascertained by reconciling the accounts;
(b) if so, the amount arrived at; and
(c) if not, by when the reconciliation of accounts expected and the amount
of 2% cess arrived at?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI. S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) The total amount of collection under head surcharge on direct taxes,
including 2% surcharge for Gujrat earthquake relief, for the years 2000-01
and 2001-02 has already been finalized and reported by the Controller General
of Accounts as Rs. 2187.82 crore and Rs. 556.89 crore, respectively.
No further reconciliation of accounts has been undertaken by the Government.
(b) Does not arise in view of reply to para (a) above.
(c) Does not arise in view of reply to para (a) above.