Bombay High Court held that import of cosmetic goods without Central Drugs Standard Control Organization license are considered prohibited goods hence the same are liable to be confiscated even if the same were meant for re-export.
Telangana High Court held that in cases involving allegations of fraudulent availment of ITC since transactions are spread across several years issuance of consolidated notice permissible. Writ petition is dismissed due to availability of efficacious alternative remedy of appeal u/s. 107(1) of the Act.
The issue concerned denial of CENVAT credit on services used across multiple units under centralized registration. The Tribunal held that Rule 7 permits distribution of credit subject only to limited conditions and does not restrict usage across units.
The issue was whether reassessment beyond four years was valid without failure to disclose material facts. The courts held that all relevant details were already disclosed during original assessment, making reopening without jurisdiction.
The issue involved failure to file annual returns within the prescribed time. The authority imposed penalties and emphasized strict compliance with statutory filing obligations.
The dispute arose due to mechanical application of Rule 86B by tax authorities. It was held that satisfying exception criteria allows full ITC usage without cash payment. The key takeaway is that awareness of exceptions prevents unnecessary financial burden.
Eligible businesses must opt for the composition scheme before 31 March 2026. Missing the deadline makes them ineligible for the entire financial year. The key takeaway is that timely filing is crucial to avail simplified taxation benefits.
The law permits refund of input tax credit on exports due to their zero-rated nature. The discussion clarifies refund mechanisms and highlights conditions for eligibility. It underscores that errors in documentation can lead to denial of refunds.
The Tribunal held that unexplained cash credits must be taxed in the year they are recorded in the books, not when allegedly received. Since the ₹80 lakh was credited in AY 1997–98, the addition under Section 68 was upheld despite claims of earlier receipt.
Many tax-saving investments carry hidden costs like STT, expense ratios, and exit loads. The analysis highlights that these charges significantly reduce effective returns despite tax benefits.
