The Tribunal held that documented WhatsApp communications established counsel’s negligence and the assessee’s due diligence, justifying condonation of delay. The matter was restored for fresh adjudication to ensure substantial justice.
The High Court closed the writ petition after noting that the GST Appellate Tribunal had been constituted and was operational. Taxpayers were allowed to file statutory appeals without limitation objections.
The Court held that assessment orders under Section 62 stand deemed withdrawn where returns and dues are filed within extended timelines. Delays were condoned, subject to payment of interest and late fees.
The High Court quashed denial of ITC for FY 2019–20 made under Section 16(4). Authorities were directed to reconsider the claim in light of Section 16(5) after granting a hearing.
The ITAT held that once a resolution plan is approved under the IBC, income-tax proceedings cannot continue. Revenue appeals challenging deletion of additions were dismissed.
The appellate authority held that firefighting installations integrated into a factory are part of immovable property. ITC was denied under Section 17(5) despite their safety function.
The court upheld higher VAT by classifying woollen felt components as machinery parts, holding that their exclusive industrial use outweighed textile-based definitions.
The Tribunal held that income tax appeals cannot continue during CIRP, as the IBC moratorium bars parallel proceedings. Claims not forming part of an approved resolution plan cannot be pursued.
The High Court flagged an unexplained delay of more than ten years in finalising customs assessments after provisional release. Authorities were directed to complete assessments within six weeks.
The Tribunal examined the validity of reopening and multiple expense disallowances. While relief was granted on cash payments and reimbursed interest, statutory interest on taxes was held to be non-deductible.
