MINISTRY OF FINANCE

(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)

(CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES)

 

New Delhi: 30.06.2022

 

NOTIFICATION

 

S.O. 2958(E).––In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to clause (47A) of section 2 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies following virtual digital assets which shall be excluded from the definition of virtual digital asset:

 

(i) Gift card or vouchers, being a record that may be used to obtain goods or services or a discount on goods or services;

 

(ii) Mileage points, reward points or loyalty card, being a record given without direct monetary consideration under an award, reward, benefit, loyalty, incentive, rebate or promotional program that may be used or redeemed only to obtain goods or services or a discount on goods or services;

 

(iii) Subscription to websites or platforms or application.

 

2. This notification shall come into force from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

 

[Notification No. 74/2022/F. No. 370142/29/2022-TPL (Part-I)]

 

ANKIT JAIN, Under Secy.