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Penalty for Non-Compliance Cannot Stand When Assessment Is Completed Under Section 143(3)

March 12, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Indore held that penalty under Section 272A(1)(d) cannot survive where the assessment is completed under Section 143(3) after considering the taxpayer’s delayed submissions, as such compliance effectively condones earlier defaults.

Gauhati HC Sets Aside GST Recovery Notice Because Taxpayer Was Not Given Opportunity to Respond

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court interfered with a GST recovery notice after finding that the petitioner had not been given an opportunity to respond to the show cause notice. The Court ordered fresh proceedings with proper notice and a chance to file a reply.

Bombay HC Quashes GST Bank Attachment Due to Absence of Reasoned Order

March 12, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court held that failure to address detailed objections and provide reasons renders provisional attachment orders legally unsustainable. The case was remanded for a fresh decision.

Skill Training Under Government Scheme Not Taxable Due to Applicable Service Tax Exemptions

March 12, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that services provided under the DDU-GKY scheme were covered by exemption notifications, eliminating service tax liability for the entire disputed period.

Video Conferencing Equipment Classified Under CTH 8517 as Communication Apparatus Due to Data Transmission Function

March 12, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that webcams and video conferencing devices facilitate transmission and reception of voice and images, making them classifiable under CTH 8517 rather than as accessories of computers.

Reel Tracking Device classifiable as Radio Navigational Aid Due to GPS-Based Asset Tracking: CAAR Mumbai

March 12, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

The authority ruled that a cable drum tracking device must be classified under tariff heading 8526 because its principal function is GPS-based location tracking, with communication and sensors treated as ancillary features.

CAAR Declines Advance Ruling on Related-Party Transaction Value Due to SVB Jurisdiction

March 12, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority declined to rule on a revised pricing formula for imports from a related entity and directed that the matter be examined by the Special Valuation Branch.

Taxation of Cryptocurrency Trading in India: Current Law & Post-Budget 2026 Position

March 12, 2026 1878 Views 0 comment Print

Cryptocurrency gains in India are taxed at 30% with 1% TDS under the VDA regime. Budget 2026 strengthens reporting rules, making accurate disclosure and reconciliation in ITR essential for taxpayers.

Captive Service Providers in Transfer Pricing: Benchmarking Principles

March 12, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

Captive service providers operate with limited risk and must be benchmarked differently from entrepreneurial companies. The analysis explains why TNMM and cost-plus returns are the appropriate methods.

Clubbing of Show Cause Notices under GST: Legal Validity and Judicial Trends

March 12, 2026 1431 Views 0 comment Print

Courts are divided on whether GST authorities can club multiple financial years into a single show cause notice. Many rulings emphasize that each tax period must be assessed separately to protect limitation rules and taxpayer rights.

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