In a significant ruling, CESTAT Ahmedabad held that construction of residential complexes for non-commercial organizations like Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation is exempt from service tax.
The Meghalaya High Court upholds the right of the assessee to claim interest on the refund of a deposit made ‘under protest’ during an investigation, despite the absence of a specific provision in Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, 1944.
CESTAT Ahmedabad has ruled that construction of residential complexes for Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation is not liable for service tax. The impugned order is set aside.
CESTAT held that if assessment of duty payment by supplier has been accepted without objection, it cannot be disputed at recipient’s end for availing Cenvat credit.
CESTAT ruling discusses whether clearance of iron and steel scrap from imported brass can be treated as removal of inputs under Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004.
CESTAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of Vikram Plasticizers, granting them customs duty exemption for their chemically modified HDPE, as it maintains its character.
In the case of Welspun Corp Ltd vs. C.C.-Mundra, CESTAT Ahmedabad ruled that a minor increase or decrease in weight compared to import invoices, calculated based on theoretical weight, is allowable. The tribunal cited a previous judgment in favor of the appellant and set aside the demand for enhanced valuation.
In a significant ruling, ITAT Ahmedabad relieves an assessee from penalties due to accountant’s mistake. Full review of Dharmendrakumar B Mehta Vs ITO case here.
Delhi High Court overturns GST refund claim rejection in a landmark case, highlighting the necessity for reasons in Form GST-RFD-08. Read the full case analysis here.
CESTAT Chennai allows the appeal filed by Trade Wings Logistics India Pvt. Ltd., revoking the Custom Brokers license due to the Show Cause Notice being issued beyond the stipulated 90 days from the date of the offense report.
