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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 975 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 1032 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 951 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 822 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Issues in Business Reorganization: Analysis & Insights

Service Tax : Discover tax challenges in business reorganization, income tax analysis, case rulings, and expert insights on navigating complex i...

September 20, 2023 1386 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 993 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 71880 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 2649 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 1722 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 1611 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Extended period of limitation cannot be invoked solely on audit queries & objections

Service Tax : CESTAT held that Department could not solely rely on audit queries and objections to invoke extended period of limitation. It reit...

May 17, 2024 216 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Orders Remand for Fresh Fact Finding on Service Tax Classification Dispute

Service Tax : CESTAT Mumbai remands Michigan Engineers Pvt Ltd's case for re-adjudication, questioning service classification and subcontractor'...

May 17, 2024 72 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax refund to SEZ unit cannot be denied for Registration condition breach

Service Tax : In Roop Telesonic Ultrasonix Limited vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Ahmedabad), SEZ service tax refund upheld despite procedur...

May 16, 2024 222 Views 0 comment Print

Patna HC Grants Interim Stay in Service Tax Case: Order Passed After 1-Year Deadline

Service Tax : Patna High Court grants interim stay on service tax case due to violation of FA, 1994. Union asked for reasons behind delay. Await...

May 16, 2024 144 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax for Residential Complexes Developed for Co-op Society Members’ Personal Use

Service Tax : Service Tax demands for residential complexes were set aside when the units were developed for personal use by the members of co-o...

May 15, 2024 267 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 1536 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 492 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 447 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 456 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 1107 Views 0 comment Print


CENVAT Credit towards meal coupons and group insurance of employees duly available

June 25, 2023 531 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that CENVAT Credit towards service tax paid on meal coupons and group insurance for employees is duly available as input service.

HC Dismisses Writ Petitions as GST Commissioner dropped proceedings 

June 25, 2023 204 Views 0 comment Print

In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court dismissed the writ petitions by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd after the Commissioner of GST and Central Excise dropped the proceedings initiated against the company.

CESTAT allows refund of Service Tax where exporter bore the service tax cost

June 25, 2023 225 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Kalpataru Agroforest Enterprises Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of CGST & CX, where CESTAT ruled on a Service Tax refund claim related to export freight charges.

CESTAT Dismisses Appeal After Discharge Certificates Issued under SVLDRS

June 25, 2023 222 Views 0 comment Print

Insights into the CESTAT Bangalore’s decision to dismiss an appeal by Chakiat Agencies Pvt Ltd, due to the issuance of Discharge Certificates under the SVLDRS.

Service Tax refund rejection lacked a stated reason: CESTAT ordered re-adjudication

June 24, 2023 546 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the Vedanta Aluminium Ltd Vs Commissioner of CGST & Excise case, where CESTAT Kolkata set aside an order rejecting a refund claim of service tax and ordered re-adjudication due to the absence of a stated reason in the original decision.

Service Tax on Compensation received by Buyer on Cancellation of Agreement to Sell an Immovable Property

June 24, 2023 993 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Kolkata rules compensation received by Buyer on cancellation of Agreement to Sell immovable property not subject to Service Tax under Section 66E(e). Observes compensation for non-fulfillment by Seller doesn’t fall under ‘Declared Service’.

Show Cause Notice to Wrong Address Violates Natural Justice Principle

June 24, 2023 1743 Views 0 comment Print

The case of M. Pandidurai Vs Commissioner of GST & Central Excise in CESTAT Chennai sheds light on the significance of upholding principles of natural justice in tax proceedings, setting a significant legal precedent.

Doctrine of unjust enrichment not applies to advance service tax payment

June 24, 2023 561 Views 0 comment Print

Unravel the details of the CESTAT Mumbai case – Satyasai Human Resource Solutions Vs Commissioner of Service Tax. CESTAT grants refund on service tax advance paid in line with Rule 6 of Service Tax Rules.

Service tax not payable on MRSAS as contract is for performance of work and not supply of manpower

June 24, 2023 438 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai held that contract is for performance of the work and not for supply of manpower. Further, payments are for the works executed on tonnage basis/ unit basis and not on man hours or per person basis. Accordingly, service tax not payable on ‘Manpower Recruitment or Supply Agency Services’ (MRSAS).

Refund of service tax paid when services were consumed outside India

June 23, 2023 1056 Views 0 comment Print

Get insights into the recent CESTAT decision on service tax refund for services consumed outside India. Explore the case of M/s. Aegis Limited vs. Commissioner of Central Excise & ST, Surat-I, where the tribunal ruled that services consumed abroad are beyond the scope of service tax, warranting a refund of erroneously paid taxes.

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