Indirect Tax Weekly Flashback for the period from 8 to 14 June 2025.
Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed that the buffalo meat consignments seized by the Customs Department to be disposed of within one month as it is a perishable commodity.
DRI Duly Issued Notice To Arrestee’s Relative: Gauhati High Court Refuses Bail
The Gauhati High Court has refused to grant bail to the driver of carrying 274 soap containing about 3180.83 grams of suspected heroin on the grounds that the Directorate of Revenue (DRI) has duly issued notice to the arrestee’s relative.
CESTAT
The Mumbai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) while allowing the Cenvat Credit of Rs. 2.94 lakhs held that Service Tax Law and Cenvat Credit Rules does not specify time limit for which input service invoices are to be maintained.
Customs Dept. Can’t Direct Carrier on Charges Post 60 Days: CESTAT
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that the customs department cannot direct the carrier on charges post 60 days.
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has expressed the anguish over disrespectful language in appeal memorandum and has warned against derogatory pleadings.
Customs Act | Penalty Can Be Levied Only If Goods Are Liable To Confiscation: CESTAT
The Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that penalty under section 114 of the Customs Act can be levied only if the goods are held liable to confiscation under section 113 of the Customs Act.