The assessee challenged the reduction of leave encashment exemption through a rectification order. The ITAT ruled that the absence of an opportunity of hearing necessitated fresh proceedings.
The ITAT allowed full exemption of leave encashment received on retirement after noting that the CBDT had increased the exemption ceiling to ₹25 lakh. The key takeaway is that claims within the revised limit are eligible for exemption.
The Income Tax Act 2025 has merged old presumptive taxation provisions into a single Section 58 framework. The change simplifies compliance for businesses, professionals, and transport operators under one codified structure.
The RERA Act, 2016 introduced mandatory project registration, escrow safeguards, and consumer protection measures in India’s real estate sector. The law aims to improve transparency, accountability, and timely project delivery.
Reverse Charge Mechanism under GST is increasingly becoming technology-driven with stricter GSTN validations, reconciliations, and ITC monitoring. Businesses must strengthen reporting and compliance processes to avoid notices and credit disruptions.
Allahabad High Court set aside a GST refund rejection after the taxpayer was unable to upload an additional reply on the GST portal. The Court held that the portal must support supplementary replies to ensure proper adjudication and fair hearing.
GSTN has made the Ship To GSTIN field compulsory for all Bill-To/Ship-To e-Way Bill transactions from 15 June 2026. Businesses using ERP or API systems must update configurations to avoid generation failures and compliance risks.
The article examines how financial hardship, weak institutional support and bureaucratic delays prevent talented Indian athletes from fully participating at the global level. It argues that systemic neglect continues despite public celebration of sporting success.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to entertain the writ petition after finding that the appeal was filed beyond limitation and without the required pre-deposit. The Court held that statutory remedies cannot be bypassed through writ jurisdiction.
The Calcutta High Court declined interim relief against a Section 74 GST notice involving classification of extrusion fried snacks and pellet fried snacks. The Court held that the challenge to the CBIC circular and classification issues required extensive hearing.
