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Karnataka HC Set Aside Ex Parte GST Adjudication for Fresh Decision After SLP Outcome

January 29, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court quashed an ex parte GST adjudication passed without personal hearing. The matter was remitted for fresh adjudication after the Supreme Court decides the pending challenge to limitation-extension notifications.

ITAT Chennai Allowed TDS Credit in Year of Receipt Due to Cash Accounting System

January 29, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that where income is offered to tax on receipt basis, TDS credit must be granted in the same year despite timing differences arising from accrual-based deduction by clients.

Old Trust Can’t Be Denied 5-Year Registration Due to Portal Technical Glitch: ITAT Chennai

January 29, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT held that an old trust could not be denied five-year registration merely due to technical restrictions in the online filing system. Provisional registration was set aside and fresh processing was ordered.

CSR-Based Donations Eligible for Section 80G Deduction: ITAT Cochin

January 29, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that CSR expenditure disallowed under Section 37 does not bar deduction under Section 80G. Donations to eligible institutions remain deductible unless specifically excluded by law.

Income Tax Search Assessment Quashed as 60-Day Limitation Applied After Stay Was Vacated

January 29, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a search-based assessment could be completed within 12 months after a Supreme Court ruling. The Court held that only the 60-day extended period under section 153B applied, rendering the assessment time-barred.

AP HC Quashed Composite GST Assessment for Covering Multiple Years Together

January 29, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether one assessment order could cover three different tax years. The Court held that such composite orders are impermissible and directed fresh, year-wise assessments.

Madras HC Sent Back Dual GST Assessment Orders for Same Period for Consolidated Decision

January 29, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved two separate GST assessment orders issued for the same tax period. The Court ordered consolidated adjudication to avoid overlapping demands, subject to partial pre-deposit by the assessee.

Clubbing of Multiple Financial Years in One GST Notice Invalid: Karnataka HC

January 29, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that a single GST show cause notice covering multiple financial years is illegal and without jurisdiction. All proceedings based on such a composite notice were quashed.

Calcutta HC Revalidated IGST Payment on Imports After Customs Report Exposes System Gap

January 29, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned denial of ITC on imports due to non-reflection of IGST in the GST portal. The Court relied on customs reports confirming payment and remanded the matter for fresh verification.

Penalty Set Aside as Service Tax Paid Before Notice and No Intent to Evade Found

January 29, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that penalty under Section 78 was not sustainable where Service Tax under RCM was paid prior to the show cause notice. The absence of deliberate intent and existence of reasonable cause justified waiver of penalty.

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