Indirect Taxes
CENVAT Credit Can’t Be Denied on Duty-Paid Inputs from Area-Based Exempt Units: CESTAT
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled that CENVAT credit cannot be denied merely because the...
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Indirect Taxes
CENVAT Credit Can’t Be Denied on Duty-Paid Inputs from Area-Based Exempt Units: CESTAT
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has...
GST
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Direct Tax
S. 54F Exemption Can’t Be Denied Merely Because Sale Deed Was Executed Later Due to Project Delays: ITAT
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GST
Ignoring Taxpayer’s Reply While Rejecting GST Refund Is Illegal: Bombay High Court
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GST
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Direct Tax
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Direct Tax
Imparting Education Through Virtual Mode Or By Adoption Of New Technologies Qualifies Income Tax Exemption: Delhi High Court
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Direct Tax
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Indirect Taxes
CENVAT Credit Can’t Be Denied on Duty-Paid Inputs from Area-Based Exempt Units: CESTAT
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled that CENVAT credit cannot be denied merely because the supplier unit was availing an area-based excise exemption, holding that there was no express prohibition under the CENVAT Credit Rules,...
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GSTAT Outreach Programme Draws Strong Response in Jaipur; Tax Professionals Seek Extension of Appeal Filing Deadline
The Jaipur Tax Bar Association (JTBA), in collaboration with the Goods and Services Tax...
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Indirect Taxes
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Indirect Taxes
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Indirect Taxes
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