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Time-Barred Final Assessment: Sections 144C & 153 Must Align — ITAT Delhi

February 2, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal examined whether a final assessment passed after the statutory time limit was valid. It held that assessments beyond Section 153 timelines are void, even when issued under the DRP framework.

Final Assessment Passed Beyond Limitation is Invalid: ITAT Delhi

February 2, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a final assessment under the DRP framework can be passed beyond statutory timelines. The Tribunal held that orders exceeding Section 153 limits are void, reaffirming strict adherence to limitation.

Place of Supply and Intermediary Services under GST

February 2, 2026 1437 Views 0 comment Print

This article traces the dispute over taxing intermediary services under GST. The key takeaway is how policy reform, not courts, resolved structural inequity.

Customs Moves to Full Automation of Import and Export Clearances

February 2, 2026 1008 Views 0 comment Print

The circular mandates auto goods registration, Auto OOC, and Auto LEO to reduce physical interface and delays. It confirms that risk-based systems will drive faster and more predictable customs clearances.

Failure to Reduce Cinema Ticket Prices After GST Rate Cut is Profiteering: GSTAT

February 2, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether a cinema operator passed on the GST reduction on ticket prices. The Tribunal held that maintaining the same cum-tax prices by increasing base prices amounted to profiteering under Section 171.

New Compliance Requirement for POPs on NPS Grievance Reporting

February 2, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

POPs must log offline grievances using CRA CGMS credentials. The measure ensures comprehensive data for regulatory oversight and timely resolution.

IBBI Cancelled Valuer Registration for Loss of Mandatory RVO Membership

February 2, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

The authority noted refusal to respond to the show cause notice and unwillingness to continue practice. Cancellation followed due to failure to meet eligibility conditions.

Mandatory RVO Membership Breach Leads to Valuer Registration Cancellation

February 2, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute focused on the statutory requirement of active RVO membership for registered valuers. The Authority reaffirmed that non-compliance with RVO bye-laws and expulsion result in immediate loss of registration rights.

ICAI Special Examination 2026 for Foreign Accounting Members Under MRA

February 2, 2026 585 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI has scheduled a June 2026 special exam for members of recognized foreign bodies. Applications close on 16 February 2026, with subjects mapped to each MRA.

Updated PFRDA (Exits and Withdrawals under National Pension System) Regulations, 2015

February 2, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

This piece explains how the 2015 regulations govern exits, withdrawals, and annuity requirements under NPS. The key takeaway is that exit benefits vary by subscriber category, age, and corpus size, balancing flexibility with long-term pension security.

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