The Supreme Court dismissed a plea, affirming that GST refund orders cannot be stayed without a clear finding of error or prejudice to revenue.
CESTAT Delhi rules car dealer incentives from manufacturers are not taxable under Business Auxiliary Service, affirming principal-to-principal sales transactions.
CESTAT Delhi rules chilling, pasteurizing, and packing milk constitutes ‘manufacture’ under Central Excise Tariff Act, exempting it from Business Auxiliary Service tax.
CESTAT remands Kohler India case, stating Supreme Court’s Safari Retreats judgment under CGST cannot be mechanically applied to CENVAT Credit Rules without pari materia comparison.
Orissa High Court rules a reconstituted GSTAT Selection Committee can initiate a de novo process for appointments, absent specific statutory restrictions in the GSTAT Appointment Rules, 2023.
Tamil Nadu AAAR rules GST applies to school bus services paid directly by parents, stating they don’t qualify for exemption as services are not by or to an educational institution.
Allahabad High Court rules that GST notices sent to registered email are valid, affirming that failure to update contact details doesn’t invalidate service.
Gujarat High Court rules no penalty can be levied on zero-rated supplies for e-way bill expiry if no tax is payable, reducing a 200% penalty to INR 25,000.
The Supreme Court criticizes the practice of withdrawing voluntary monetary offers made during bail hearings, remanding a case for fresh consideration on merits.
Calcutta High Court rules uploading orders on the GST portal is valid service under Section 169(1)(d), rejecting claims that other methods must be exhausted first.
