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Service Tax Demand Set Aside as Reimbursement of Expenses Is Not Consideration: CESTAT Mumbai

March 23, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined statutory requirements of service, including consideration and parties involved. It held that absence of these elements makes the levy unsustainable. The decision clarifies the scope of taxable service.

Allahabad HC Quashed GST Penalty Order as Valid Invoice & E-Way Bill Established Ownership

March 23, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved penalty despite proper documentation. The Court held that valid invoice and e-way bill establish ownership, making action under Section 129(1)(b) invalid.

Allahabad HC: Goods Release Ordered as Invoice Value Applies Under Sec. 129(1)(a)

March 23, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved whether valuation for release should follow invoice value or enhanced value. The Court held that Section 129(1)(a) applies, mandating release based on invoice valuation.

CENVAT Credit Allowed as ISD Registration Requirement Was Only Procedural: CESTAT Bangalore

March 23, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved denial of credit due to absence of ISD registration. The Tribunal held that this was a procedural lapse and cannot justify denial of substantive credit.

Service Tax Demand Set Aside as Overseas Branch Cannot Provide Service to Itself

March 23, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved taxing services allegedly received from a foreign branch office. The Tribunal held that an entity cannot provide services to itself, making the demand unsustainable.

Service Tax Demand Set Aside as Residential Construction Activity before 01.07.2010 Was Not Taxable

March 23, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned agreements with buyers and instalment payments during construction. The Tribunal ruled that such transactions were self-service and not taxable before the 2010 amendment.

Bombay HC Quashed Assessment Order as No SCN Issued Under Section 69

March 23, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved taxing property value as unexplained investment without prior notice. The Court held that absence of a show cause notice under Section 69 violated principles of natural justice, leading to quashing of the order.

Land Acquisition Challenge Rejected as Objections Were Filed Within Statutory Time Limit

March 23, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved whether objections to land acquisition were time-barred. The Court held that the limitation period begins from newspaper publication, making the objections valid and rejecting the challenge.

Bank Audit Manual 2025-2026

March 23, 2026 18108 Views 1 comment Print

Bank Audit Manual 2025–2026: Key Audit Checks, Asset Classification Norms, and Practical Guidance for Branch Audits Introduction The Bank Audit Manual 2025–2026 provides practical guidance and reference material for auditors conducting bank branch audits. It compiles key regulatory principles, audit procedures, checklists, and reporting formats required during the audit of bank branches. The manual is […]

Last Date to Revise TDS Returns up to FY 2023–24 (Q1–Q3): 31 March 2026

March 23, 2026 12249 Views 0 comment Print

The law restricts TDS corrections to a limited window ending 31 March 2026 for past years. Missing the deadline may result in permanent loss of tax credit.

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