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No Service Tax payable on freight margin recovered from customer in case of outbound shipments

Service Tax : Understand the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Vishal Tansukhbhai Gohel vs Commissioner of Central Excise & ST. No service tax on freig...

May 30, 2024 1590 Views 0 comment Print

Credit cannot be denied due to incorrect description of Service on invoices when Service Tax has been correctly paid

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai, in Tata AIG case, rules credit can't be denied for incorrect service description on invoices when correct service t...

December 16, 2023 1383 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on CHA’s Reimbursable Expenses: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Service Tax : CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Shakti Enterprise vs Commissioner of Central Excise & ST clarifies that CHA's reimbursable expenses are...

December 8, 2023 1779 Views 0 comment Print

Taxability of Corporate Guarantee: CESTAT’s Verdict Challenged in SC

Service Tax : Dive into the legal battle over corporate guarantees' taxability as Business Auxiliary Service. Explore the CESTAT's decision, the...

November 22, 2023 1113 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on Advance Club Membership Fees: CESTAT Ruling

Service Tax : Learn about a CESTAT ruling regarding service tax on advance membership fees collected by clubs. Analysis and implications include...

November 2, 2023 1392 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Black fungus – Evidence Based Advisory in the Time of Covid-19

Service Tax : [Screening, Diagnosis & Management of Mucormycosis (black fungus)] Mucormycosis – if uncared for – may turn fatal ...

May 17, 2021 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Department issuing illegal SCN for FY 2014-15

Service Tax : Chartered Accountants Association, Jalandhar has made a representation to FM regarding Misuse of Official Position by making rovin...

January 5, 2021 73611 Views 15 comments Print

Director of a company arrested for evasion of Service Tax

Service Tax :  Officers of CGST Delhi North Commissionerate have arrested one Director of a Company for evasion of Service Tax. The Company had...

July 12, 2018 2769 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI Pre Budget 2018 Suggestion on Service Tax, Cenvat Credit Rules, Excise Duty, Custom Duty & CST

Service Tax : A suitable amnesty scheme must be thought of for all Central Laws and State Laws which have been merged in GST in one go to reduce...

December 28, 2017 1818 Views 0 comment Print

Summary of CAG Audit Report on Service Tax for Year ending on March 2017

Service Tax : Section 16 of CAG’s (DPC) Act, 1971 mandates CAG to audit receipts payable into consolidated fund of India and to satisfy that t...

December 21, 2017 1734 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Service Tax Cannot Be Levied Solely Based on ITR Data: Bombay HC

Service Tax : Bombay High Court rules that service tax cannot be imposed solely on income tax return data. The department may issue a fresh noti...

February 11, 2025 7632 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Refund Claims Must Cite Notification & Provision: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Service Tax : CESTAT Ahmedabad rules that refund claims must clearly specify the notification and legal provision under which they are sought. P...

February 11, 2025 84 Views 0 comment Print

Service tax payable only on service component in case of retreading tyres: Karnataka HC

Service Tax : Karnataka High Court held that in case of service of retreading tyres, service tax is payable only with respect to the service com...

February 11, 2025 48 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax is not chargeable on reimbursement of expenses: SC

Service Tax : Supreme Court upholds CESTAT's decision, ruling no service tax is applicable on reimbursement of expenses, as no service element e...

February 1, 2025 1398 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax Penalty If Tax dues Paid Before SCN: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Service Tax : CESTAT Ahmedabad rules that service tax with interest paid before a show cause notice (SCN) invalidates penalties under Section 78...

February 1, 2025 186 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. vide Order No. 08/202...

May 9, 2023 1731 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s A.K. Construction Co.

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in respect of SCNs issued to M/s A.K. Construction Co. vide Order No. 07 /2023-...

May 4, 2023 621 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Hi-tech Equipment Services

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Hi-tech Equipment Services vide Order No. 06/2...

May 4, 2023 525 Views 0 comment Print

Appointment of CAA in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Subhash Earthmovers

Service Tax : Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in respect of SCNs issued to M/s Subhash Earthmovers vide Order No. 05/2023-Ser...

May 4, 2023 558 Views 0 comment Print

Payment of Service Tax by department of Posts & Ministry of Railways by way of book adjustment

Service Tax : CBIC earlier noted that the practice of payment of Service tax by way of book adjustment adopted by the Department of Posts and th...

March 21, 2023 1452 Views 0 comment Print


CESTAT grants 12% Interest on Refund of Service Tax

February 14, 2024 1011 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Delhi directs refund with 12% interest in Indore Treasure Market City Pvt Ltd case, stating department not authorized to retain service tax paid unjustly.

Legal Services by Individual Advocates or Partnership Firms Exempt from Service Tax: Bombay HC

February 10, 2024 1272 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Bombay HC’s pivotal decision exempting individual advocates and partnerships from service tax, setting a precedent for legal service taxation.

Authority Can’t Wait Indefinitely for Petitioner’s Personal Hearing: Kerala HC

February 9, 2024 693 Views 0 comment Print

Court found that the petitioner had sufficient chances to attend hearings without providing valid reasons for absence. Thus, there was no breach of natural justice. Waiting indefinitely for the petitioner’s appearance is not feasible. The Court also emphasized the option of appealing the order.

Supreme Court Dismisses Service Tax Appeal: Low Tax Effect

February 8, 2024 585 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Service Tax Appeal due to low tax effect, citing Circular No. 17 of 2019. Insights on Commissioner of Customs And Central Excise vs P And C Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Gauhati High Court Directs GST Authorities to Provide Certified Copy of Order

February 7, 2024 597 Views 0 comment Print

Dibyajit Bora’s dispute with Union of India over demand notice for service tax. Gauhati High Court directs supply of certified copy. Analysis and implications discussed.

Customized Advertising Materials Exempt from Service Tax: CESTAT Chennai

January 31, 2024 939 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that the advertising materials like glow sign boards, flex printing, broachers, stickers, tags, posters, hand bills, signages, etc., which cater to the requirements of the specific customers, on which VAT is paid, is not leviable to Service Tax.

Cenvat available on service tax paid under reverse charge on service received from foreign service provider

January 31, 2024 504 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that the assessee is entitled to cenvat credit of service tax paid under reverse charge mechanism on the services received from Foreign Service provider prior to 18.04.2006.

Diesel being supply of goods its value not includible in operation & maintenance service

January 31, 2024 987 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that supply of diesel in Operation & Maintenance contract, being supply of goods, is outside the purview of service tax. Accordingly, value of diesel is not includible in the assessable value of operation and maintenance service.

Industrial Land Lease Premium Not Taxable as Rent under Service Tax: CESTAT Mumbai

January 31, 2024 801 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai rules that the premium received for sub-leasing industrial lands, treated as ‘Salami,’ is not taxable as rent under the category of ‘renting of immovable property.’ Details of the case against the Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise.

DGCEI vested with powers of Central Excise Officers duly issued service tax demand notice

January 30, 2024 552 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that DGCEI officers are Central Excise Officers as they have been vested with the powers are fully competent to issue Show Cause Notice demanding service tax on reverse charge.

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