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Service Tax Demand Set Aside as Extended Limitation Invoked Without Evidence of Suppression

April 10, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that demand based on disclosed records cannot invoke extended limitation. It ruled that absence of fraud or suppression renders such demand time-barred.

Customs Penalty Set Aside as Pre-Shipment Certificate Found Valid & Unchallenged

April 10, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the certificate issued by an authorized institution was valid. It ruled that absence of contrary evidence makes penalty unsustainable.

CENVAT Credit Allowed Due to Expansion Not Being Equivalent to Factory Setup

April 10, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that expansion of an existing manufacturing unit cannot be treated as setting up a new factory. Credit was allowed as the services were directly linked to manufacturing and not covered under exclusion clauses.

Service Tax Refund Allowed as Construction Services to MES Were Exempt: CESTAT Delhi

April 10, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

Agarwal Jagdish Construction Co. Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner(Appeals) and ADG (CESTAT Delhi) In Agarwal Jagdish Construction Co. Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner (Appeals) and ADG, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Delhi examined the rejection of a service tax refund claim of ₹70,46,602 filed by the appellant for the period June 2015 to […]

SC Dismisses Appeal Due to 253-Day Delay Under IBC Limitation Rules

April 10, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court refused to entertain the appeal as the delay exceeded the statutory condonable limit under IBC. The ruling reinforces strict adherence to limitation timelines.

Tax Dues Not Secured Debt Under IBC – VAT First Charge Claim Rejected as IBC Prevails Over VAT Law

April 10, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that state VAT provisions do not prevail over the Insolvency Code. Tax dues were rightly treated as operational debt under the resolution plan.

CENVAT Credit Allowed—No Proof Services Not Received Despite Invalid Supplier Addresses

April 10, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined whether credit can be denied due to non-existent supplier addresses. It held that absence of evidence proving non-receipt of services invalidates such denial. The ruling confirms that valid invoices and payment proof are sufficient to sustain credit.

No Penalty on Service Tax Due to Retrospective Amendment & Lack of Intent to Evade Tax

April 10, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that penalties cannot be imposed where tax liability arises from retrospective amendment and conflicting legal views. The absence of clear liability during the relevant period justified waiver.

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Upheld Due to Non-Bona Fide Claims & Failure to Disclose Income

April 10, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that omission of taxable foreign exchange gain in the return attracts penalty. It noted that disclosure during assessment does not absolve liability. The ruling highlights importance of correct income reporting.

P&H HC GST Quashed Order Due to Failure to Consider Filed Reply on Portal in ITC Fraud Case

April 10, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that ignoring the taxpayer’s reply renders the order invalid. It emphasised that adjudication must consider submissions before passing orders.

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