The Supreme Court held that repeated non-disclosure of pending criminal cases in attestation and verification forms is fatal to candidature. Truthful disclosure at entry is mandatory, regardless of later acquittal or clarification.
The issue concerned classification of a beverage processing aid containing Polysorbate 65. The Authority held that it met Chapter 34 criteria and classified it as a non-ionic organic surface-active agent.
The case examined whether rugged portable devices with scanning and connectivity features should be treated as communication equipment. The Authority held that since data processing is the principal function, the devices are classifiable as portable ADP machines under Tariff Item 84713090.
The Authority rejected the application as the applicant failed to rectify notified deficiencies despite reminders. The ruling underscores that procedural compliance is mandatory before an advance ruling can be considered on merits.
The authority examined whether a flaxseed-based extract was a medicament or a vegetable extract. It ruled that a single plant extract with inert carriers, imported in bulk, falls under Heading 1302 as a vegetable extract.
The ruling examined whether a microencapsulated iron product should be treated as a chemical preparation or a food supplement. It held that products with nutritive value used for human consumption fall under Heading 2106.
The ruling examined whether an enzyme-based premix used only in animal feed should be treated as an enzyme or a feed preparation. The Authority held that exclusive use as an animal feed premix justified classification under Heading 2309 rather than the enzyme heading.
The regulator held that handing over management and operations to the suspended board without CoC approval violates core CIRP duties. The key takeaway is that IRPs/RPs must retain control and seek approval or ratification for any delegation.
The error arises when rejected TDS entries are not amended by the deductor. Correcting the entry through Table 4 of GSTR-7 resolves the issue.
The government has continued concessional interest support on short-term farm and allied activity loans through KCC. Prompt repayment can reduce the effective interest rate to 4%.
