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Section 263 Quashed as AO Examined LTCG Exemption for Insurers

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The issue was whether revision could be invoked for allowing LTCG exemption on sale of investments. The Tribunal held that since the Assessing Officer examined the claim, the order was not erroneous or prejudicial.

Gold Jewellery Seized u/s 132A Held Explained – Addition u/s 69 r.w.s. 115BBE Deleted

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The tribunal examined whether gold jewellery seized during police interception could be taxed as unexplained solely based on a statement recorded under enquiry. It held that additions fail where later evidence shows the assessment relied on weak corroboration and inconsistent reasoning.

Allahabad HC Disposed Writ as GST Appellate Tribunal Is Now Functional

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The High Court closed the writ petition after noting that the GST Appellate Tribunal had been constituted, directing the taxpayer to pursue the statutory appeal without limitation objections.

Margin Scheme Restricts ITC Only on Used Vehicles, Not Other Inputs: AAR Kerala

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The Kerala AAR held that while ITC on purchase of used vehicles is barred under the margin scheme, credit on repairs, refurbishment, and other business expenses remains admissible.

No GST on PMC Consultancy for Panchayat & Municipal Functions: AAR Kerala

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The ruling examined whether GST applies to centage charges collected for PMC services rendered to Government and local authorities. It held that such consultancy services qualify as pure services linked to constitutional functions and are exempt from GST, subject to conditions.

ITAT Mumbai Quashed Section 263 revision as AO Took Plausible View on Deductions

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The issue was whether revision under section 263 was valid for multiple expense claims. The Tribunal held that since the Assessing Officer had examined issues and adopted a plausible view, revision was unsustainable.

No GST on Dermatological or Skin Clinic Treatment: AAR Kerala

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The Authority held that treatment of psoriasis, dermatitis, fungal infections, and similar conditions constitutes healthcare services by a clinical establishment and is exempt from GST under the relevant notification.

CCI Rejected Tender Challenge as No Anti-Competitive Conduct Found

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The competition regulator dismissed allegations that restrictive turnover criteria in a hospital tender violated competition law. It held that procurement terms aligned with policy guidelines do not, by themselves, establish anti-competitive conduct.

Auditor–Board Communication Failures: NFRA issues Compliance Warning

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NFRA held that weak, undocumented communication between auditors and governance bodies violates auditing standards and governance duties, requiring structured two-way engagement.

1600-Series Numbers Made Mandatory for Insurance Calls to Tackle Spam

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Insurers must shift all service and transactional calls to the 1600-series by 15 February 2026. Calls from any other numbers thereafter will invite UCC action and regulatory consequences.

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