The Tribunal held that royalty is includible in transaction value only for the normal period, while other statutory levies are excluded. Extended limitation, penalty, and interest were set aside due to absence of intent to evade duty.
Since the primary object was the advancement of an object of general public utility without a profit motive, the activities did not constitute trade, commerce, or business. Therefore, the restrictions in the proviso to Section 2(15) were not applicable and assessee was held entitled to the exemption under Section 11.
The amended borrowing regulations restrict use of ECB funds for specified sectors including real estate and securities trading. A revised ECB framework with updated definitions, limits, and reporting norms has been introduced.
The authority held that failure to attach a valuation report with Form PAS-3 violates Rule 12(7) of the PAS Rules. In the absence of a specific penalty, the residuary provision under Section 450 was applied, resulting in maximum penalties.
Failure to attach a valuation report with Form PAS-3 was held to breach Rule 12(7). Since continuing penalties were already imposed earlier, only the minimum penalty was levied in this instance.
Explains how Draft Form 26 fundamentally reshapes tax audit reporting by expanding it beyond book-to-tax reconciliation. The key takeaway is that tax audits will now function as a full-spectrum compliance and risk-validation tool.
The order holds that delayed dematerialisation of securities violates Section 29(1A) and Rule 9A. The company and directors were penalised under the residuary provision for prolonged non-compliance.
Failure to file INC-20A within 180 days resulted in penalties on both the company and its directors. The order highlights strict enforcement of commencement of business provisions.
The authority held directors personally liable for a prolonged default in commencement compliance. The case highlights that continuing defaults can result in maximum statutory penalties.
The order holds that an additional director cannot continue beyond the statutory cut-off date without shareholder approval. Allowing delayed regularisation attracted penalties under Section 172.
