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Final Assessment Ignoring DRP Directions Held Void; No Post-Limitation Cure Permissible

January 30, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that a final assessment passed without giving effect to binding DRP directions violates section 144C. Such an order is void ab initio and cannot be sustained once the statutory time limit has expired.

Section 153C Assessments Beyond Ten-Year Block Invalid: Deemed Search Date Starts from Satisfaction Note

January 30, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

It was ruled that the date of recording the satisfaction note is the deemed search date for a non-searched person. The ten-year limitation must be counted from this date, not from the original search.

Investor Funds of Company Cannot Be Taxed as Director’s Personal Unexplained Money u/s 69A

January 30, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal deleted both substantive and protective additions made across multiple years on the same alleged receipts. It held that such duplication results in impermissible multiple taxation of identical amounts.

₹18,000 Monthly Limit Set to Define Supervisory Employees as Workers

January 30, 2026 687 Views 0 comment Print

The government has notified a clear wage ceiling for supervisory roles. Earnings above this limit remove such employees from worker coverage under the Code.

Once DGFT Issues EODC, Customs Cannot Deny Advance Authorization Benefits: CESTAT Chennai

January 30, 2026 579 Views 0 comment Print

Vedanta Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) CESTAT Chennai Reiterates: Once DGFT Issues EODC, Customs Cannot Deny Advance Authorization Benefits Vedanta Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Customs, Tuticorin [2026-VIL-158-CESTAT-CHE-CU] The Chennai Bench of the CESTAT has delivered a significant ruling wherein it was held that Customs authorities cannot question or deny duty exemption benefits once DGFT […]

If Liquidation Is Final, CIRP Must Work: Lessons from 2025 IBBI Amendment

January 30, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how the 2025 amendment removes going-concern sales from liquidation. Highlights the shift toward speed and finality over revival.

GST Overhaul for Sin Goods from Feb 2026: MRP Valuation Takes Over

January 30, 2026 5316 Views 0 comment Print

Explains the shift from transaction value to MRP-based valuation under Rule 31D. Highlights how GST will now be calculated on printed retail price.

जनवरी 2026 से RCM ITC पर नया GST वैलिडेशन नियम

January 30, 2026 22764 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-3B में लागू नए सिस्टम नियम के तहत RCM ITC अब सीमित कर दी गई है। तय सीमा से अधिक क्लेम करने पर रिटर्न ब्लॉक हो जाएगी।

Remedies Against Ex Parte Orders Passed by GST Adjudicating Authorities

January 30, 2026 1461 Views 1 comment Print

Explains statutory and constitutional remedies available after an ex parte GST order. Highlights how improper service can revive relief even after appeal timelines lapse.

3-Day GST Registration Rule Causing GSTR-1 Blocking Over ₹2.5 Lakh Error

January 30, 2026 2325 Views 2 comments Print

Explains how exceeding the Rs.2.5 lakh B2B tax limit under Rule 14A now triggers a portal-level block on GSTR-1. Highlights the resulting compliance deadlock and its implications.

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