After Demonetisation, the sole emphasis of the Government is on Cashless Economy or Digital payments. The bold step of demonetisation taken by the PM would become a nullity if the whole country does not adopt cashless transactions. The government wants every citizen to open bank account and use the option of debit cards, credit cards […]
Newspapers, periodicals, TV channels are full of advertisements of Income Declaration Scheme 2016. Hoardings, banners, posters and handbills highlight the details of the Scheme. PM, FM and top brass of the Income Tax Department are beckoning people to declare their undisclosed incomes and contribute to the nation’s mite.
The doctrine is often stated as those seeking equity must do equity or equity must come with clean hands’. It is settled law that a person who approaches the Court for granting relief, equitable or otherwise, is under a solemn obligation to candidly & correctly disclose all the material/important facts which have bearing on the adjudication of the issues raised in the case.
Find out why premeditated orders passed on the same day of hearing should be set aside. Discover the impact on natural justice and the violation of basic principles.
It is often seen that some Appellate orders in Vat/Income Tax/Excise/Service Tax are accepted by the Administrative Authorities while in other SIMILAR matters Appeals are filed in the Higher Forums i.e. Tribunals/High Courts. Are these arbitrary actions of the Administrative Officials justifiable?
Learn about the High Courts ruling on illegal detention of vehicles and seizure of goods by VAT authorities. Find out about the consequences for erring officials.
Uncovering the abuse of process of law by Tax Authorities in covered matters. Learn about the consequences of challenging binding decisions in tax cases.
Courts warn against the intolerable harassment of assesses by Revenue Officers. Learn about recent cases and the measures taken to protect the interests of assesses.
Dont condone inordinate delay in filing revisions/appeals by the government. Learn about the recent ruling by the Apex Court.
It is a matter of grave concern that the Principles of Natural Justice are ignored in Taxation Proceedings; be it proceedings under Vat Act, Income Tax Act, Stamp Act or any other Direct or Indirect Taxes. It has to be clearly borne in mind by the Taxation Authorities that adherence to the Principles of Natural […]
