Indirect Taxes
‘Intended Use’ vs ‘Actual Use’: Supreme Court Examines Scope of Excise Duty Exemption in Fertilizer Sector Case
The Supreme Court has examined the scope of excise duty exemptions in cases involving mixed or indirect use of inputs, placing the spotlight on...
Notification
FinMin Designates Judicial Members Of GSTAT As Vice Presidents For State Benches
The Ministry of Finance has designated Judicial Members of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) as Vice Presidents for various State Benches.The order, issued under the powers conferred by Section 109(7) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, aims to...
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State Can’t Unilaterally Decide Breach and Bar Legal Remedies: Supreme Court Restores Arbitral Award
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Indirect Taxes
‘Intended Use’ vs ‘Actual Use’: Supreme Court Examines Scope of Excise Duty Exemption in Fertilizer Sector Case
The Supreme Court has examined the scope of excise duty exemptions in cases involving...
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Indirect Taxes
Retrospective Applicability of Beneficial DGFT Notification: CESTAT Allows Home Consumption of Confiscated Goods
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has permitted...
Indirect Taxes
No Penalty Payable When Service Tax, Interest Are Paid Before SCN: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench has set aside...
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Indirect Taxes
Invalid Invocation of S. 73 for GTO Service Recipients Leads to Quashing of Service Tax Demand: CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Chennai Bench has held that...
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CCI Approves Acquisition Of Jaiprakash Associates By Vedanta
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CCI
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GST
Cost-Sharing in Joint Advertising Is Not Taxable as ‘Sponsorship Service’: CESTAT
The Chennai Bench of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has clarified...
GST
Arrest Held Illegal for Recording ‘Reasons to Believe’ After Authorization Under CGST Act: Allahabad High Court Orders Immediate Release
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GST
Documentary Nature of Evidence: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail in Rs. 32.66 Crore Fake ITC Fraud Case
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Direct Tax
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Direct Tax
Bandwidth Services Provided Outside India Not Taxable As ‘Royalty’: Delhi High Court
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Direct Tax
No Income Tax Payable On Tamil Nadu Advocates welfare Fund: ITAT
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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
Relief To Axis Bank: Discount On ESOPs Is Allowable As Deduction: ITAT
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ALP On Account Of Corporate Guarantee At 0.50% On Guaranteed Amount Is Proper Commission: ITAT
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Indirect Taxes
‘Intended Use’ vs ‘Actual Use’: Supreme Court Examines Scope of Excise Duty Exemption in Fertilizer Sector Case
The Supreme Court has examined the scope of excise duty exemptions in cases involving mixed or indirect use of inputs, placing the spotlight on the interpretation of “intended use” versus actual use under exemption notifications.The dispute arose from a long-standing excise duty demand raised...
International Taxation
U.S. Court Clarifies “Processing Operation”: Marketability Transformation Test Shows MOOWR ‘Other Operations’ Not Limited to Manufacturers
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International Taxation
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Provisional Attachment Of Cash Credit Account
Section 83 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 provides for the...
Indirect Taxes
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GST
Rs. 39 Lakh Cash Seized in GST Officer Theft Case Lies Unclaimed; CBI Steps In
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180-Day Export Obligation Limit Doesn’t Applies To Textile Imports Under QCOs: DGFT
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CBIC Clarifies On Review, Revision, Appeal In DGGI Cases
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a detailed circular...
GST
Beyond Balance Sheets: CAs Now May Take Charge In GST Litigation Battles, says ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued the practical guide on...
GST
GSTAT Still Non-Functional: Selection Process Halted by Court Case, Retirement of Key Official May Further Delay Operations
In a continuing saga of administrative setbacks, the long-awaited Goods and Services Tax Appellate...
GST
Meerut Court Approves Judicial Custody of Accused in ₹10.85 Crore GST Fraud Case
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Government May Allow SEZ Units to Sell in India by Paying Only Input Duty
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GST
Supreme Court Warns GST Defaulters Against Misusing Bail to Avoid Security Deposit
The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Central GST defaulters who have...
GST
Beyond Balance Sheets: CAs Now May Take Charge In GST Litigation Battles, says ICAI
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued the practical guide on...
GST
GSTAT Still Non-Functional: Selection Process Halted by Court Case, Retirement of Key Official May Further Delay Operations
In a continuing saga of administrative setbacks, the long-awaited Goods and Services Tax Appellate...