The case examined whether despatch money received for faster cargo unloading qualifies as taxable port service. The Tribunal held it is a contractual incentive linked to freight terms, not consideration for a service, and hence not taxable.
The issue involved classification of services related to rake movement. The Tribunal held that deployment of staff falls under manpower supply, not cargo handling. The takeaway is that correct classification determines tax liability.
The case examined whether a 2345-day delay could be condoned based on reasons like miscommunication and financial hardship. The Tribunal held that vague explanations and negligence do not qualify as sufficient cause, leading to dismissal of appeals.
The issue was whether CSR expenditure qualifies for deduction under section 80G. The Tribunal held that deduction is allowable as there is no specific prohibition except for certain funds.
FSSAI introduced perpetual licenses and simplified registration norms to ease compliance. The reforms reduce costs while maintaining strict food safety standards.
CIT & Anr. Vs MPHASIS Limited (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court of India dismissed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Revenue on the ground of an unexplained delay of 600 days. The Court noted that no satisfactory explanation had been provided to justify condonation of such delay and, accordingly, dismissed the […]
The issue involved limitation for initiating proceedings where no statutory time limit exists. The Court upheld that actions must still be within a reasonable period. The takeaway is that absence of explicit limitation does not permit indefinite action.
The Tribunal held that delayed verification of an e-filed return is only a procedural lapse. Deduction under Section 80P cannot be denied when the return was filed within the due date.
The issue was whether cross-border satellite broadcasting could be taxed by a State. The Court upheld taxation based on consumption within the State, establishing that economic presence creates sufficient nexus.
Failure of the Board to appoint the first auditor within 30 days shifts the power to shareholders. The case clarifies strict adherence to statutory timelines and consequences of non-compliance under the Companies Act, 2013.
