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Income Tax Data Alone Not Sufficient To Demand Service Tax: CESTAT
Tribunal rules department failed to prove suppression, show cause notice held time-barred.
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3 Appointed as Technical Members (State) in GSTAT Benches in Uttar Pradesh
Vivek Kumar, Ananjai Kumar Rai, and Arvind Kumar to Serve in Technical Members (State) in GSTAT Benches in Uttar Pradesh
Indirect Taxes
Rs. 1.7 Crore Customs Duty Demand Over Intraocular Lens Imports Quashed: CESTAT
CESTAT Mumbai finds customs authorities exceeded jurisdiction in postal imports case involving medical devices.
GST
GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled Without Proper Notice: Bombay High Court
Court slams tax department for issuing vague show-cause notice devoid of details; says natural justice was violated
Indirect Taxes
Excise Inspector Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs. 25,000 Bribe In Saharanpur
Inspector Shailendra Kumar arrested after demanding ₹25,000 bribe for releasing liquor shop security deposit; ACB lays trap based on complainant's tip.
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Fidelity Investments Expands Remote Career Opportunities Globally
Hybrid and fully remote roles introduced across functions; India plays a pivotal role in global remote workforce strategy.
Indirect Taxes
Rajasthan High Court Stays CBIC Circular Assigning Function To Officer; Final Hearing Scheduled
The court to decide whether Circular no. 3/3/2017 dated 05.07.2017, by which CBIC has assigned functions to various officers including permission of summon under Section 70, is valid ?
GST
Stop Harassing Dealers Over GST Evasion: Experts Call for Strategic Reform
Chartered accountants, tax professionals urge CBIC to rethink approach as ₹34,000 crore GST evasion sparks policy debate
Indirect Taxes
Customs Dept. Directed to Compensate for Denial of EPCG Duty Benefit Despite Valid Licence: Madras High Court
High Court Orders Compensation Over Arbitrary Rejection of Concessional Duty Claim.
GST
Kerala High Court Upholds GST Portal-Based Notice as Valid Service Under Law
Kerala HC dismisses plea citing statutory compliance and binding precedent
Indirect Taxes
Bombay Court Grants Bail To Person Accused of Rs. 42 Cr. Walnut Customs Duty Evasion After 17 Days of Arrest
The court held that for overseas inquiry or for stakeholders interrogations, a person accused of undervaluation of walnuts can't be kept behind bars for an indefinite period.
Indirect Taxes
Courier Company’s License Revoked Over Gold Smuggling Case, Bombay High Court Upholds Customs Dept. Action
Courier Company accused of aiding illegal imports worth crores; 250 past consignments under scrutiny
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