The Court held that prolonged suspension of trustees, sealed records, and administrator control constituted genuine cause for delayed filings. The delay for six assessment years was condoned and the returns ordered to be processed as filed on time.
The Tribunal held that the late filing fines imposed on the importer were unjustified due to ICEGATE system malfunction and pandemic-related delays. Relief was granted as the delay was not wilful.
The Supreme Court permits Flipkart and others to revive GST appeals previously rejected for non-payment from cash ledger, clarifying interim relief and procedural guidelines.
Guwahati High Court ruled that appeals challenging CESTAT’s order on special rate of value addition are not maintainable, as issue pertains to valuation of goods for assessment and lies with Supreme Court.
The Tribunal ruled that loss of sugar due to Cyclone Roanu entitles the SEZ unit to remission of customs duty. Penalties and fines imposed earlier were set aside.
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal after noting the importer had a valid licence during adjudication. The Court left open the unresolved question of whether Customs can confiscate goods after they exit the port.
CESTAT Mumbai held that confiscation and differential duty based on Air Cargo Complex imports and post parcel valuation were without legal authority. The order imposing penalties and confiscation was set aside.
The Court invalidated the assessment order after finding that it was issued within a week of notice and without meaningful opportunity of hearing.
The Court held that the assessment order was invalid because no hearing date was communicated after 06.11.2023, resulting in an ex-parte order. The matter was remanded for fresh proceedings.
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging ITC demands, noting that an alternative statutory remedy under Section 107 of the CGST Act is available and must be pursued.
