CCI directed investigation into allegations that certain liquor manufacturers and distributors entered into restrictive agreements to increase market share and influence retail supply patterns.
Time-share membership fees received upfront were not fully taxable under the Income Tax Act in the same year as it was intrinsically linked with continuing contractual obligations to provide accommodation and related facilities throughout the membership period and it can be spread over the contract period because services are given for many years.
GST IMS allows taxpayers to accept, reject or keep invoices pending before ITC flows to GSTR-3B, ensuring better GST ITC reconciliation.
The Kerala High Court held that GST cannot be imposed on member welfare contributions merely through statutory amendments. The ruling reaffirmed that the doctrine of mutuality continues unless the Constitution itself is amended to permit such taxation.
In case of corporate guarantee, “No consideration- no tax liability under GST” Bombay High court. In the recent case of M/s. D P Jain & Co. Infrastructure Private Limited vs Union of India and others Bombay High Courtheld that, In case of corporate guarantee, There was no flow of consideration for the rendering of services, […]
CESTAT Chandigarh held that statements relied upon against assessees cannot be used without following the mandatory procedure under Section 9D of the Central Excise Act. The matters were remanded after finding violation of principles of natural justice.
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The Mumbai ITAT held that donations made as part of CSR expenditure can still qualify for deduction under Section 80G if statutory conditions are satisfied. The Tribunal clarified that disallowance under Section 37 does not prohibit relief under Chapter VI-A.
The Court ruled that although the Joint Commissioner is the competent authority to levy penalty, initiation of proceedings still requires satisfaction recorded during assessment proceedings. Absence of such satisfaction rendered the penalty invalid.
The Calcutta High Court held that filing an audit report in Form 10BB instead of Form 10B was a procedural lapse that could not defeat substantive exemption rights under Section 12A. The Court directed the authority to decide the condonation application within a specified timeline.
