The ITAT invalidated a reassessment order because the Assessing Officer (AO) failed to make any addition on the sole issue for which the reassessment was initiated (cash deposits). Citing binding precedent, the Tribunal ruled that once the reason to believe ground is not established, the AO loses jurisdiction to make additions on entirely new issues, quashing the entire assessment.
The ITAT deleted a penalty under Section 271(1)(c), ruling that once the capital gains deductions (Section 54EC/54F) are substantially allowed in the quantum appeal, there’s no concealment of income. The Tribunal emphasized that filing a belated return within Section 139(4) does not automatically invalidate a genuine deduction claim, making the penalty unsustainable.
CESTAT Kolkata held that Silver Granules are not notified item under section 123 of the Customs Act and revenue has not brought in any evidence to established that Silver Granules are smuggled in nature. Hence, confiscation set aside and appeal is allowed.
The ITAT ruled that interest on enhanced compensation for the compulsory acquisition of agricultural land is fully exempt from income tax, citing Section 96 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The Tribunal held that this special law overrides the general tax provisions (Sections 56 and 145A), deleting the entire Rs.97.44 lakh addition.
This Income Tax appeal addressed whether a 5% infrastructure fee should be deducted based on gross bills or actual cash receipts. The Bombay High Court upheld the lower authorities decision, emphasizing that the expenditures deduction must strictly follow the contractual clause, which explicitly linked the 5% payment to total receipts, thereby restricting the allowable deduction.
New GST reforms in Goa will reduce costs by 6-11% on tourism, transport, and food, boosting affordability for 2.5 lakh workers and enhancing competitiveness across sectors.
GST reduced to on Mizo Bird’s Eye Chilli, ginger, turmeric, passion fruit products, bamboo crafts, and mid-range hotels, aiming to enhance economic competitiveness and rural livelihoods in Mizoram.
Ministry of Labour launches EPF Enrolment Campaign 2025 (Nov 2025 – Apr 2026) to expand social security. Employers can regularize records with waived employee contributions and reduced penalty.
The EPFO extended the ECR filing deadline for the September 2025 wage month to October 22 due to employer difficulties with the revamped system. Awareness programs are underway.
GST rate cuts across steel, iron, agriculture, forest products, and tourism enhance Jharkhand’s competitiveness, jobs, and rural income.
