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Income Tax Refund Delayed for 8 Years: Delhi HC Orders Immediate Payment

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The court examined an eight-year delay in releasing a sanctioned tax refund. It ruled that such inaction is unacceptable and directed immediate payment with statutory interest.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. Wins Major Relief on Contract Payments; Revenue Appeals Dismissed

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The issue was whether old unabsorbed depreciation could be carried forward beyond eight years. The tribunal upheld unlimited carry-forward post-2001 amendment, reaffirming that such depreciation can be set off without time restriction.

ITAT Ranchi Deleted Agricultural Income Disallowance After Physical Verification

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The issue was whether agricultural income was rightly disallowed for lack of proof. The tribunal deleted the addition after the Revenue’s own inspection confirmed active cultivation, reinforcing that verified facts override assumptions.

8th Pay Commission: What Government Employees Should Actually Expect

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There is no official announcement yet on the 8th Pay Commission despite growing speculation. The key takeaway is that timelines and figures circulating online remain unverified.

Mandatory Auditor Rotation under Companies Act: Key Compliance Rules

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Auditor Appointment Rules Explained Under Section 139 of Companies Act; How Auditors Are Appointed, Reappointed, and Rotated in Companies; Section 139 Decoded: Tenure Limits and Auditor Independence; Audit Committee’s Role in Auditor Appointment and Rotation Explained Section 139 of the Companies Act, 2013 lays down a comprehensive framework for appointment, tenure, rotation, and reappointment of auditors to […]

How Does Karnataka HC Ruling Differ From SC Precedents On Arrest under GST

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The Karnataka High Court’s GST ruling adopts the Supreme Court’s “arrest is an exception” framework for offences up to seven years, but it goes further in emphasis by treating non‑requirement of custodial interrogation in GST cases up to five years as a strong—almost default—reason to grant anticipatory bail, whereas Supreme Court precedents treat that factor […]

What is the LMPC Registration Fee and Payment Method?

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This explains the mandatory LMPC registration for importing pre-packaged goods. The key takeaway is that fees are nominal, but timely registration and correct declarations prevent port delays and penalties.

Addition under Section 69 Cannot Be Based on Unsigned, Unacted Agreement

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The High Court held that an addition for unexplained investment cannot rest solely on an unsigned and unexecuted agreement. The key takeaway is that Section 69 requires concrete evidence of actual payment, not assumptions drawn from incomplete documents.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) Not Leviable Where Survey Disclosure Is Declared in Return & Accepted

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The tribunal held that penalty under section 271(1)(c) cannot be levied where income admitted during survey is duly declared in the return and accepted in assessment. The key takeaway is that absence of concealment or inaccurate particulars bars penalty, even if disclosure arose from a survey.

Income Tax Recovery Notice: What to Do Before Attachments Begins

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This article explains how recovery notices can quickly lead to bank or salary attachments if ignored. It highlights the importance of identifying the notice type and taking immediate legal steps to prevent coercive action.

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