The CESTAT Delhi held that multifunction protection devices remained classifiable as relays because their primary function continued to be protection and control of electrical systems. Additional monitoring and recording features were treated as ancillary and did not affect exemption eligibility.
CESTAT Delhi held that un-invoiced allocations made by a foreign parent company were not taxable as no services were rendered and no consideration was paid. The Tribunal ruled that mere cost allocation entries in internal systems cannot attract service tax.
The ITAT Ahmedabad held that co-operative banks qualify as co-operative societies for purposes of Section 80P(2)(d). The Tribunal allowed deduction on interest income earned from deposits with co-operative banks following Gujarat High Court rulings.
High Court held that use of the word ‘shall’ in Section 129(3) does not by itself create mandatory consequences. Court emphasized that legislative intent, object, and consequences of non-compliance must be examined.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal held that properties belonging to an alleged abettor cannot be attached under the PBPT Act unless those properties are independently proved to be benami properties. The Tribunal clarified that the Act permits attachment only of benami properties held by a benamidar or beneficial owner.
The Karnataka High Court held that once confiscation orders are passed under Section 130 of the CGST/KGST Act, the release mechanism under Section 129 no longer applies. The Court dismissed appeals seeking modification of interim release conditions for detained goods and vehicles.
The Delhi High Court set aside an assessment order after finding that the Assessing Officer failed to consider the assessee’s reply filed on the same date as the order. The Court held that this violated principles of natural justice.
The ITAT held that credits received in the assessee’s bank account were repayments of earlier advances and not unexplained cash credits. The Tribunal deleted the addition after finding that the transactions were supported by bank records and financial documents.
The Court disposed of the petition after finding that assessment proceedings against legal representatives require mandatory compliance with Section 75. It reiterated that absence of personal hearing vitiates orders passed against heirs of a deceased assessee.
The High Court ruled that GST revocation applications may be filed manually if online filing difficulties arise. The authority was directed to consider the revocation request after receipt of tax payments.
