HC held that the principles of compensatory measure may apply where the legislature is silent about entitlement of interest on refund of the tax amount, which is already paid by the Assessee. Thus, by considering interest by way of a compensatory measure
The Hon’ble High Court of Madras held that the issues raised by the Appellants and answered by the Commissioner (Appeals) in their favour has to be considered by the Tribunal on its own merits and there being no finding on the issues in the manner in which the plea has been taken by the Appellants,
Bracing to roll out the new Indirect tax regime — Goods and Services Tax from April 1, 2016, the Central Government on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 announced the setting up of two Committees to suggest tax rates and to look into IT preparedness.
It is held that the various terms of the Agreement make it vividly clear that the possession has always remained with the Appellant itself. Undoubtedly, it is the obligation of the Appellant to make the vehicles available, with their respective drivers, for being deployed on routes, and as per schedule, specified by DTC.
The Hon’ble Court of Karnataka held that: In terms of Composition Scheme, tax would be paid on total consideration of Works contract; The Petitioner has segregated the activities as per the work orders executed against the offer for erection and installation of wind turbine generator
The Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka held that the Revisional Authority can cancel and set aside the Assessment order and direct the Assessing officer to pass fresh Assessment Order but could not proceed to pass an Assessment Order. Thus, theRevisional Authority has clearly exceeded its jurisdiction in proceeding to reassess the case and to that extent, the Order passed by the Revisional Authority is wholly unjustified in law and liable to be quashed.
In the instant case, Mahanagar Gas Ltd. (“the Appellant”) availed Cenvat credit on the strength of debit note issued by the service provider. The Department denied the Cenvat credit on the ground that debit note is not a prescribed document in terms of Rule 9(1) of the Credit Rules or Rule 4Aof the Service Tax Rules.
In the instant case, Addisons Paints & Chemical Ltd. was manufacturing paints and varnishes falling under Chapter 32 of the Excise Tariff Act. The final products manufactured were packed in tins and plastic containers which were then put in carton boxes for the purpose of transportation and then sold to the wholesale dealers.
The Hon’ble CESTAT, Mumbai held that there is no dispute that the Appellant vide application dated December 16, 2004 has applied for Centralized Registration and the letter bears the stamp of the receipt by the Department. This request can be considered as an application for Centralized Registration, which was granted subsequently by the Department. Thus, Cenvat Credit should not be disallowed.
The Hon’ble CESTAT Bangalore relying upon the decision in the case of CCE Vs. Muniruddin [2013(31) STR 136 (All.)] held that even ignorance of law can be one of the reasons for invoking erstwhile Section 80 of the Finance Act. Accordingly, penalties imposed under various Sections of the Finance Act were waived.
