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Draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Coal Mines) Regulations, 2026

January 28, 2026 681 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has issued draft Coal Mines Safety Regulations, 2026 under the OSHWC Code, detailing safety standards, certification, mine management duties, and compliance requirements.

Reassessment Quashed as No Addition Made on Original Reopening Issue

January 28, 2026 945 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment under section 147 fails when the alleged income escapement cited for reopening is accepted and no related addition is made. Without sustaining the original reason for reopening, jurisdiction itself collapses.

Mere Claims of Cheque Discounting Insufficient to Explain Bank Credits: ITAT Surat

January 28, 2026 1242 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld the remand of an ex parte assessment where substantial bank deposits were not supported by any documentary evidence. It held that unsupported explanations cannot replace proof, and fresh verification by the Assessing Officer was necessary.

Telangana HC Direct Customs to Release Seized Imported Copiers After Enhanced Duty Deposit

January 28, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court directed provisional release of seized imported copiers by following its earlier orders in identical matters. The ruling confirms that consistent judicial approach applies where facts and relief sought are substantially similar.

Orissa HC Disposed Writ Petition Due to Availability of GST Appellate Tribunal Remedy

January 28, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that once the GST Appellate Tribunal is functional and timelines are notified, disputes must be pursued through the statutory appeal route, subject to mandatory pre-deposit requirements.

ITAT Quashes 50C Addition Citing Valuation Typo and Higher Consideration

January 28, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that section 50C could not be applied where the sale consideration exceeded the value accepted by the stamp authority. A clerical error in departmental data could not justify substitution of sale value.

Interim Relief Granted Against Reassessment Issued Without Considering Reply

January 28, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The Court found a prima facie case that reassessment was initiated without considering detailed explanations already on record. Interim protection was granted pending further hearing.

Interactive Flat Panel classified under CTH 8471 and its parts under CTH 8473

January 28, 2026 693 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that interactive flat panel is classified under CTH 8471 and their parts under CTH 8473 since revenue has not succeeded in discharging its burden. Accordingly, appeal is allowed and order is set aside.

Criminal proceedings against executive officer acting as quasi judicial authority is untenable

January 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court held that Executive Officer acting as a quasi judicial authority would fall within the ambit of the term Judge under Judges (Protection) Act, 1985 hence shielded and accordingly, no civil or criminal proceedings can be initiated.

Delhi HC Allowed GST ITC Refund as Services Not Intermediary but Exported

January 28, 2026 822 Views 0 comment Print

Authorities erred in treating direct consultancy services as intermediary supplies. The ruling confirms refunds where the supplier provides the main service on its own account.

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