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Can Cash Be Seized during GST Search?

April 4, 2026 594 Views 0 comment Print

Courts have ruled that cash cannot be seized under GST as it is not classified as goods. Seizure without legal basis is considered arbitrary and unsustainable.

Agricultural Income: A Comparative Analysis of Income-tax Act, 1961 vs 2025

April 4, 2026 888 Views 0 comment Print

The new law narrows the scope of agricultural income by introducing strict conditions and exclusions. It emphasizes documentation and limits misuse of tax exemptions.

Intermediary Taxation: Review of Omission of Section 13(8)(b) of IGST Act

April 4, 2026 3531 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was place of supply for intermediary services under GST. The amendment shifts it to the recipient’s location, enabling export benefits and altering tax liability.

Service Tax Case Remanded Due to Reliance on CBDT Data Without Independent Adjudication

April 4, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court quashed a service tax demand passed ex parte without granting adequate opportunity to the assessee. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration from the show cause notice stage.

No Service Tax on transportation services provided individually using own vehicles

April 4, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that demand based solely on Form 26AS and ITR data without corroboration is unsustainable. It set aside the entire tax demand along with penalties and interest.

₹1.63 Crore Addition Deleted Due to Eligibility of Credit Societies Under Section 80P

April 4, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined whether loans for non-agricultural purposes disqualify a co-operative society from deduction under Section 80P. Relying on Supreme Court precedent, it held that such loans do not bar deduction. The ruling clarifies that credit facilities to members need not be limited to agricultural purposes.

GST ITC Demand Set Aside Due to Failure to Follow CBIC Reconciliation Procedure

April 4, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court examined a tax demand arising from ITC mismatches between GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A. It held that authorities must follow the reconciliation procedure prescribed under CBIC Circular before adjudication. The case was remanded for fresh consideration.

Service Tax Demand Set Aside Due to Need for Verification of RCM Payment by Recipient

April 4, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined a demand based on discrepancies between ITR data and service tax returns. It held that verification of tax payment under RCM by the recipient was necessary before confirming liability. 

GST Credit Ledger Unblocked Due to Expiry of Statutory One-Year Restriction Period

April 4, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

The Court examined whether authorities can continue blocking ITC beyond the statutory period. It held that restrictions automatically lapse after one year under Rule 86A(3). The blocking was set aside as it exceeded the permissible duration.

Generation Based Incentive is over and above tariff set by State Electricity Regulatory Commission

April 4, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that Generation Based Incentive is intended to be disbursed over and above tariff set by State Electricity Regulatory Commission [SERC]. Accordingly, the applications filed by intervention/impleadment are allowed.

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