With the government’s recent move to automate central excise and service tax, tax payers and the tax department can hope for some ease of processes and improved efficiency.
Mr. H Subbaraman, Head Embedded & RFID Systems of Ken Creative Studio talks about the need for a comprehensive vehicle tracking system as managed by Ken Group with support of state-of-the-art technology and software.
Introduction
A Vehicle Fleet Tracking System is a networked system consisting of an electronic device installed in a vehicle to enable the owner or a third party to track the vehicle's location and the central control station. The vehicle tracking systems use Global Positioning System (GPS) modules for accurate location of the vehicle, combining GSM to communicate the vehicle’s location to a remote user. Vehicle information can be viewed on electronic maps via the internet on custom developed software.
Fleet Management Systemis a secured foolproof system combining technologies like GPS and GSM with RFID.
The system consists of
GPS–GSM manager base unit mounted in the vehicle
The network operations centre
Optional RFID Identification module
The system caters to the fleet management system in general and is used for the following:
Vehicle tracking in the sector by the control center.
Plotting the routes in the map.
Noting average speed of the vehicles, computing time to reach a landmark.
Data generation for display at various way points the current location, estimated time to reach the point and the route vehicle particulars.
Logging the vehicle data including the distance run, max speeds,
Emergency and alarms info from the vehicles.
Vehicle particulars like fuel gage reading (optional).
The GPS-GSM Manager communicates back and forth with the Network Operations Center. The unit also has a GPRS modem built-in and the network operations centre has a personal computer with GSM modem and internet connectivity.
The Web based fleet management software forms part of the network station and manages fleet, besides processing all the relevant details of the fleet owner company, vehicle, driver personal information, expenses and petrol chart etc., as specified.
The vehicle management program handles the vehicle information including service schedules, insurance, break down, certifications etc., as specified and the reports are available in the required format.
The Complete Operation
The system’s software provides real-time vehicle tracking on accurate street maps, vehicle status information, route playback and two-way messaging .The network software filters and organizes data detailing in the user fleet’s daily activity into a wide variety of useful web reports that provide complete visibility in field operations. These reports can also be printed out and analyzed at convenience. The GPS tracking system follows your vehicle truck on a map and it is a powerful and flexible management tool that helps you better understand and manage your field operations on a day-to-day in real-time.
The data on fuel drawn can be accessed from the fuel supplier network online.
Software Features
Web based application with GSM modem connectivity
Features Part 1
Fleet management software can record process all the relevant details of the company, vehicle, driver personal information, expenses and petrol chart etc., as specified.
The vehicle management program handles the vehicle information including service schedules, insurance, break down, certifications etc., as specified. Reports are available in the required format.
Features Part 2
Customer on line booking module
This module processes:
Master data on vehicle registration, allocation and location.
Driver management as specified.
Booking data, assignment of vehicle etc.
Delivery
Report generation of all the required details.
The estimated time of arrival at your destination, if you maintain your current speed.
What we offer more ?
Geo fencing enabling
Identification and driver authentication with RFID technology
Display to flash messages from control center to driver
Key-Pad to program device, alert / emergency
Analog inputs, digital input to manage external devices
Custom Application Software
The application software facilitates user interface to manage multiple vehicles. The user may view location of select vehicles and view on a map. On moving the pointer over a specific vehicle, further details about the vehicle are shown in a zoom screen.
User may define way points for the vehicle movement and get pop up screen with summary of the stop: stop number, time, location, and duration.
Group Reporting – Allows you to set vehicles up into groups for faster and easier reporting.
Geo Fencing – It allows us to limit some region of area and if your vehicle goes beyond the boundary of that region then urgent message will be sent by the system to the manager to control the driver
SMS / GPRS Communication – The location about the fleet or the person can be sent by SMS / GPRS by this facility
RFID Deployment – The vehicle crew is provided with unique RFID cards to identify the details of the crew to be transmitted over the air to central control server. This facilitates in identifying the crew deployed in the vehicle at any point of time.
Reports – Start stop report, standard report, aggressive driving report, excessive idling report, vehicle mileage report etc., and reports can be generated by the system to help & understand the driver’s behavior & to improve it.
Panic Button – In case a driver is in a problem, he can press the panic button which will send the alert to the owner that the driver is in a problem / emergency.
The web enabled features of the tracking solution generates various records for the manager
View and analyze activities of fleet in real-time at a glance - from any office computer
Verify and analyze optimum routes for improving driver efficiency
Monitor specific vehicle events from remote station
Effective route management
Generate fleet data for display at important locations i.e., expected arrival time / departure time, vehicle destination and type.
The system can be customized as per user requirement
The System
Vehicle Tracking Unit
Size -16 x 9 x 6 CM Typical
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) developed by the United States Department of Defense. It uses a constellation of between 24 and 32 Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, which enable GPS receivers to determine their current location, the time, and their velocity.
A GPS receiver calculates its position by precisely timing the signals sent by the GPS satellites high above the Earth. Each satellite continually transmits messages containing the time the message was sent, precise orbital information and the general system health and rough orbits of all GPS
satellites. A GPS receiver calculates its position by precisely timing the signals sent by the GPS satellites high above the Earth.
Each satellite continually transmits messages containing the time the message was sent, precise orbital information and the general system health and rough orbits of all GPS satellites. The receiver measures the transit time of each message and computes the distance to each satellite. Geometric trilateration is used to combine these distances with the location of the satellites to determine the receiver's location i.e., latitude and longitude.
General Features
TDS / TCS – Change in procedures
Amendments
Here’s a low-down on the TDS / TCS amendments put together by Mr. G M Shanbhag, Assurance Division – Ken Consulting.
The CBDT has inserted rule 37BB, which provides that the person making payment to a non-resident / foreign company would be required to furnish information in Form No.15CA to the income tax department.
The payer would be required to obtain a certificate from an accountant (as defined under section 288 of the Income-tax Act, 1961) in Form No. 15CB.
The payer would be required to furnish Form No. 15CA electronically before making the remittance. A print out of the form will be required to be submitted before the remitting the payment.
The CBDT has amended the Income-tax Rules, 1962 by substituting rules 30, 31, 31A, 31AA, 37CA and 37D. – The rules would become effective from 1st April, 2009.
The amendment substantially amends and replaces some of the procedural compliances relating to the TDS / TCS returns, challans, time limit for issue of TDS certificates and format of TDS certificate (like Form Nos. 16 and 16A etc.)
TDS / TCS shall be deposited mandatory by electronic mode only (for this purpose, payment through Internet Banking Facility, Debit Card or Credit Card is allowed)
TDS / TCS Challan needs to be furnished electronically through newly introduced Form 17.
TDS Compliance Statement through Form 24C is to be filed by all assesses who have been allotted TAN (newly introduced).
Quarterly deposit of TDS is allowed in certain cases with prior approval of Joint Commissioner.
Duplicate issuance of TDS / TCS certificate allowed on request of the deductee. Assessing Officer to give credit on duplicate certificate on filing of affidavit and confirmation.
TDS/TCS quarterly statement will continue to be filed on quarterly basis.
The above amendments are effective April 1st, 2009.
Particulars
Rule No.
Current provisions as applicable upto 31st March 2009
Amended provisions applicable effective from 1st April 2009
Applicability to furnish quarterly statements
31A
Every person responsible for deducting tax
Every person who has been allotted TAN
Date of payment of TDS by Government deductor
30
Same day
• Not prescribed.
• Similar time-limit as applicable for non government deductor would apply2
Date of payment of TDS by Non-Government deductor.
30
• In case of amount credited to the account of payee, if the credit is on the date upto which the accounts were made
• within two months from the end of the month in which amount is credited.
• In other cases – within one week from the end of the month in which deduction is made.
No change
Prescribed challans
30 / 37CA
Challan No. ITNS 281
• Electronic furnishing challan in Form no. 17
• The CBDT has issued a press release to clarify that in relation to any TDS / TCS made before 1st April 2009, the old challan Form No. 281 should be used though payment for the same is made after 31st March 2009.
Mode of payment
30 / 37CA
Mode of e-payment not specified
E-payment specified to be by way of internet banking facility or by use of credit or debit card
Furnishing of challan in case of payments covered u/s 192(5) / 206C
30 / 37CA
Furnishing of challans for TDS payments before the authorized bank was compulsory in case of non-government deductors
Furnishing of challans for TDS payments by way of electronic mode is compulsory for all deductors.
Details of deductee to be submitted in challan
30 / 37CA
No details of deductees were required to be given in Challan No. ITNS 281
Details of deductee including name, PAN, TDS amount is required to be given in electronic challan Form no. 17
Time limit for issue of TDS certificate in Form No. 16A for payments made during the financial year
31
One month from the end of the month in which tax was deducted
No change
Time limit for issue of TDS certificate in Form No. 16A for the credit made on the date upto which the accounts of the deductor were prepared.
31
Within one week after the expiry of two months from the month in which income was credited
Within one week after thedate on which theTDS was paid
Time limit for issue of TCS certificate in Form No. 27D / 16A
37D
One month from the end of the month in which tax was collected
No change
Time limit for payment made u/s 192, 192(1A) and 194D
31
One month from the end of the financial year
No change
Time limit for filing of Form No. 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ3
31A, 37A4, 31AA & 37D
• 15th July, 15th October, 15th January for 1st, 2nd & 3rd quarter respectively for all the forms
• 15th June for 4th quarter in case of all the forms except Form No. 27EQ
• 30th April for 4th quarter in case of Form No. 27EQ
15th June following the financial year
Form No. 27A / 24C5
31A
Form No. 27A to be furnished
Compliance Statement in Form No. 24C to be submitted on or before 15 July, 15 October, 15 January of the first three quarters of the financial year respectively, and on or before 15 June following the last quarter of the financial year
In case of amount credited to the account of payee, if the credit is on the date up to which the accounts were made - within two months from the end of the month in which amount is credited. In other cases – within one week from the end of the month in which deduction is made.
Form No. 24Q – Quarterly Statements for salary, Form No. 26Q - Quarterly Statements for other than salary, Form No. 27Q – Quarterly Statements for payments other than salary to non-residents, Form No. 27EQ – Quarterly Statements for tax collection at source.
The rule 37A is omitted w.e.f. 1st April, 2009 and its principal contents are merged with rule 31A.
Form No. 27A – Form for furnishing TDS / TCS statements filed in a computer media, Form No. 24C – TDS and TCS Compliance Statement.
With the government’s recent move to automate central excise and service tax, tax payers and the tax department can hope for some ease of processes and improved efficiency.
The media had recently carried reports of the Central Excise and Service Tax Department recently launching a pilot project for the implementation of Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax (ACES) in the Bhubaneswar-II Commissionerate.
This obviously bodes well for all concerned for it aims to automate all the core processes of Excise and Service Tax. The ACES is a centralized and web-based software application designed to provide tax assesses an electronic interface with the Department. It also obviously aims at reducing paper work and visits to the departmental offices and is expected by all concerned to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in indirect tax administration in India.
According to many, the rollout of ACES will change the way the CBEC conduct their regular business vis-à-vis the assesses. The AECS will also reportedly help assesses in online registration and amendment of registration details, electronic filing of documents such as returns, claims, permissions and intimations; request for provisional assessment, refund, export documents and additional facility of filing through the offline downloadable utility of returns, besides helping assesses in online tracking of the status of applications, claims and permissions; online facility to view documents like registration certificate, returns, show cause notice, order-in-original and information on credits, debits, liabilities and status of bonds.
Mr. V Sridhar, member, Central Board of Excise and Customs, while launching the pilot project is reported to have said that the department has been striving to harness IT to improve taxpayer services as well as internal efficiencies, adding that the move was one of the most important steps taken by the Central Board of Excise and Customs in its efforts to integrate IT . The automation is in fact expected to fill the gaps that so far existed in the IT integration processes.
The taxpayers’ time and cost in complying with the tax provisions is also expected to come down with ACES. And it is also expected to connect all the central excise, customs and service tax offices across the country through a wide area network and provide linkages to other stake holders including banks, DGFT, income tax for validation and online clearances.
According to reports, the CBEC is developing learning management software (LMS), a self-learning multi-media tutorial, user manuals and FAQs on ACES, which will be hosted on the CBEC website for easy access by the users. Reportedly, a service centre is also being set up for providing service to the users through a national toll-free number. Well, let’s hope the AECS paves the way for more such tech enabled initiatives.
Make this a part of your lives and it can do wonders for everyone.
Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, a 'sweet duty.'
The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.
The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.
The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.
And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively.
Thought to chew on: Don't tell God how big your storm is; Tell the storm how big your God is !!!!!
Here’s a look at some amazing but little known facts.
A shrimp's heart is in its head.
Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.
Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.
If the government has no knowledge of aliens, then why does Title
Section 1211 of the Code of Federal Regulations, implemented on July 16th, 1969 make it illegal for U.S. Citizens to have any contact with extraterrestrials or their vehicles ?
A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.
23% of all photocopier faults world-wide are caused by people sitting on them and photocopying their butts.
Most lipstick contains fish scales.
Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. If you try to suppress a sneeze, you can rupture a blood vessel in your head or neck and die.
It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.
More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.
Butterflies taste with their feet.
In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world's nuclear weapons combined.
On average people fear spiders more than they do death.
Ninety percent of New York City cabbies are recently arrived immigrants.
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
It's possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.
Women blink nearly twice as much as men.
It's physically impossible for you to lick your elbow.
The Main Library at Indiana University sinks over an inch every year. Because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.
No word in the English language rhymes with "MONTH."
Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.
"Go," is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
If Barbie were life-size, her measurements would be 39-23-33. She would stand seven feet, two inches tall.
The cigarette lighter was invented before the match.
Americans on average eat 18 acres of pizza every day.
