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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 588 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 1101 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 1227 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 1017 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 948 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 1014 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 72438 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 2664 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 1737 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 1632 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand on Car Booking Cancellation Charges

Service Tax : CESTAT set aside demand of service tax on amounts received as booking cancellation charges, price difference & corporate discount,...

July 4, 2024 54 Views 0 comment Print

Service tax on foreign commission payable under RCM from 18.04.2006 

Service Tax : CESTAT Bangalore held that that service tax on commission paid to foreign commission agents is payable under reverse charge only ...

July 4, 2024 321 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on Convenience fee & cancellation charges for services to Airlines under BAS

Service Tax : CESTAT quashes service tax demand against Yatra Online Pvt Ltd, ruling that convenience and cancellation fees are not connected to...

July 4, 2024 81 Views 0 comment Print

Attachment Order under Customs Act for Service Tax Recovery is invalid

Service Tax : Zest Buildtek Promotors Vs Deputy Commissioner of GST & Central Excise (Madras High Court)Issuance of attachment order under provi...

July 3, 2024 207 Views 0 comment Print

No Service tax on interest income from overdraft & cash credit facilities: CESTAT Kolkata

Service Tax : Read the detailed analysis of Assam Cooperative Apex Bank Ltd vs Commr. of CGST (CESTAT Kolkata) where Kolkata CESTAT ruled that n...

June 30, 2024 135 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 1608 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 546 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 474 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 486 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 1248 Views 0 comment Print


Admitting Service Tax Liability Pre-June 30, 2019: SVLDR Scheme Benefits eligible

April 9, 2024 267 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court affirms eligibility under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme. Full analysis of Gautam Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. vs Principal Commissioner GST & Central Excise.

Service tax exemption admissible to supply of manpower to education institution: CESTAT Ahmedabad

April 9, 2024 453 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that service of supply the manpower services provided to educational institutions is exempt from payment of service tax vide Sr. No. 9 of Notification No. 25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012.

Order not serviced to petitioner: HC grants opportunity to contest tax demand

April 9, 2024 357 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court quashes order against Salcomp Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd., granting opportunity to contest tax demand for assessment years 2011-2016.

Clearance of dummy unit clubbed for availability of exemption under notification 8/2003-CE: CESTAT Allahabad

April 8, 2024 228 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that value of clearance of dummy unit created for evading payment of duty by availing benefit of exemption provided under exemption notification no 8/2003-CE unsustainable. Accordingly, value of all such units clubbed together for evaluating availability of exemption under notification no. 8/2003-CE.

Service Tax on CNG Kit Installations: CESTAT directs de-novo adjudication

April 5, 2024 159 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of C.E. & S.T.-Surat-i vs J K Motors case analyzed: Service tax not leviable on CNG kit installations without separate invoices. Detailed review of CESTAT Ahmedabad’s decision.

No service Tax on Bowling Alley Income of Smaaash: CESTAT Delhi

April 4, 2024 243 Views 0 comment Print

Smaaash Leisure Limited wins against Commissioner of CGST. CESTAT Delhi rules bowling alley income exempt from service tax. Details of the case explained.

GST & Excise Officer cannot adjudicate until SVLDRS discharge Certificate revoked by Designated Committee

April 4, 2024 321 Views 0 comment Print

Authority / power to revoke or cancel the Discharge Certificate on the premise that the material particulars furnished in the Discharge Certificate was false, lied with the exclusive jurisdiction of the Designated Committee.

Adjudicating Authority Cannot Review its Previous Order Through Corrigendum

April 4, 2024 456 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai in United India Insurance Company Limited vs Commissioner of GST and Central Excise held that adjudicating authorities cannot review previous orders via corrigendum.

Support services for procurement of goods for exports is not intermediary’ service 

April 2, 2024 618 Views 1 comment Print

SNQS International Socks Private Limited Vs Commissioner of G.S.T. and Central Excise (CESTAT Chennai) In the complex landscape of taxation and regulatory compliance, the classification of services plays a crucial role in determining the tax liabilities of businesses. The case of SNQS International Socks Pvt. Ltd. vs Commissioner of GST delves into this intricate issue, […]

Goods Transport with ancillary service of handling not taxable as Cargo Handling: SC

March 30, 2024 561 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the Supreme Court ruling in C.C.E And S.T. Surat-I vs Arkay Logistics Ltd, stating transportation of goods and ancillary services won’t be taxed as Cargo Handling Service.

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