Advocate Lakshay Kumar Singh
Advocate Lakshay Kumar Singh is a seasoned criminal law practitioner with over 30 years of experience, currently practicing at the District Court Meerut with special appearances in the High Courts and Supreme Court. Serving as Special Public Prosecutor under the GST, Customs, and Central Excise Acts since 2018, and Special Counsel for the State of Uttarakhand (State GST Act), he has led over 150 GST prosecutions and secured India’s first-ever conviction in a GST case. Recognized with commendation from CGST and State GST authorities across multiple zones, he is also a frequent trainer at NACIN and other enforcement bodies, and a panelist on tax enforcement and policy forums.
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HUF Can’t Be a Partner in LLP: MCA Reaffirms Legal Position Under LLP Act
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again brought clarity to a frequently misunderstood aspect of business structuring in India by reaffirming that a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) cannot become a partner in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). The position, which flows directly...
Indirect Taxes
No Penalty When Service Tax Paid Before Notice: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench has held that penalties cannot be imposed where an assessee has voluntarily paid service tax along with interest prior to the issuance of a show cause notice (SCN), and where there is no...
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HUF Can’t Be a Partner in LLP: MCA Reaffirms Legal Position Under LLP Act
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has once again brought clarity to a frequently...
Indirect Taxes
No Penalty When Service Tax Paid Before Notice: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench has held that...
Book Reviews
Detailed Book Review: GST – Explained for Common Man by Former CBEC Chairman, Sumit Dutt Majumder
GST – Explained for Common Man is a thoughtfully written guide that simplifies India’s...
Indirect Taxes
Service Tax | CESTAT Upholds IPR Classification but Allows CENVAT Credit Use for Reverse Charge Payments
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench, has partly allowed...