The article analyses how cryptocurrencies function through decentralized blockchain systems and examines the risks arising from limited regulation in India. It also explains taxation provisions applicable to Virtual Digital Assets.
When an educational society was found to be substantially engaged in genuine charitable activities, its exemption could not be denied under Section 13(1)(b) simply because a few specific expenditures happened to benefit individuals from a particular religious community.
The Tribunal ruled that pursuing a rectification remedy before filing an appeal constituted sufficient cause for delay. The CIT(A)s dismissal of the appeal on limitation was therefore set aside.
The ITAT held that exemption under Section 10(23C)(vi) was available from AY 2018-19 because an earlier coordinate bench had already directed grant of approval. The Tribunal emphasized that judicial discipline required adherence to its previous ruling.
The Tribunal observed that CBDT instructions prohibit the AO from examining issues beyond the specific reason for limited scrutiny without proper approval. Additions relating to non-demonetisation cash deposits were therefore restricted.
Bangalore ITAT held that once ownership of agricultural land and cultivation activities are accepted, reasonable agricultural income cannot be rejected altogether. The Tribunal allowed relief for income from rubber plantation activities.
Telangana High Court declined to entertain the writ petition challenging a Section 73 GST order due to delay in approaching the Court. The petitioner was granted liberty to file a statutory appeal with a delay condonation application.
The High Court disposed of the writ petition after permitting the taxpayer to seek rectification under Section 161 of the GST Act. The authority was directed to decide the rectification application after providing an opportunity of hearing.
The High Court held that disputes regarding applicable VAT rate and product processing involved factual questions unsuitable for writ jurisdiction. The petitioner was directed to pursue the statutory appellate remedy.
The High Court disposed of the writ petition after permitting the taxpayer to seek rectification under Section 161 of the GST Act. The Court directed the authority to decide the rectification application after granting a hearing.
