The Tribunal set aside the dismissal of a delayed appeal, holding that the issue of distribution fee taxability requires fresh examination on merits. The case was remanded to the Assessing Officer for reconsideration with proper hearing.
The Tribunal held that return of advances cannot be taxed under Section 68. The key takeaway is that explained transactions supported by records cannot be treated as unexplained income.
The case addressed whether insurance services qualify as input services. The Tribunal held that insurance linked to business assets is eligible for Cenvat credit, emphasizing indirect nexus with manufacturing.
The case examined whether a CHA can be penalized for allowing misuse of its licence. The Tribunal upheld the penalty, holding that lack of due diligence leading to smuggling attracts liability.
The issue was whether an Assistant Commissioner was competent to pass a GST demand order. The Court held the order invalid due to lack of proper authorization. The key takeaway is that jurisdictional compliance is mandatory for tax orders.
The case examined whether authorities could revoke a G-card under existing regulations. The Tribunal held that no such power exists and ordered restoration of the G-card.
The issue was whether failure to reply justified confirmation of demand. The Court held that proper adjudication required a response and remitted the matter with conditions.
The court upheld ₹50,000 monthly maintenance after finding insufficient evidence of reduced income. It ruled that inability claims must be substantiated and cannot defeat maintenance obligations.
The issue was whether commission payments were genuine business expenses. The Tribunal held that disallowance based on non-response and suspicion was not justified. The key takeaway is that conjectures cannot replace evidence in tax assessments.
The Tribunal held that FTC claims cannot be rejected solely due to incomplete foreign tax return filing. The key takeaway is that authorities must verify available and subsequent evidence before denying relief.
