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Commissioner Cannot Revoke G-Card Under CBLR; Penalty Reduced to ₹10,000: CESTAT Kolkata

April 29, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether authorities could revoke a G-card under existing regulations. The Tribunal held that no such power exists and ordered restoration of the G-card.

Declared Value of Used Machinery Can’t Be Enhanced Solely on Local Chartered Engineer Certificate: CESTAT Chennai

April 29, 2026 1236 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved enhancement of value of imported second-hand machinery. The Tribunal held that rejection of the load port certificate was unjustified, restoring the declared transaction value.

No RCM Demand Where Service Provider Paid Tax Under Forward Charge: CESTAT Hyderabad

April 29, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that service tax cannot be demanded again under RCM if already paid by the service provider. However, the benefit applies only when full payment is conclusively proven.

Car Seat Track Assembly Classifiable Under Heading 9401: CESTAT Quashes ₹16 Cr Demand

April 27, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether seat adjustment components qualify as seat parts or auto parts. CESTAT held they are integral seat parts under CTI 9401, overturning reclassification and duty demand.

Composite Contracts involving supply of materials couldn’t be taxed under construction service

April 27, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

Composite contracts involving supply of materials could not be taxed under construction or other service categories and only the service portion was liable to tax.

Delayed Service Tax Refund Application Dismissed for Laches and Lack of Timely Action

April 26, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved a refund claim filed years after the taxpayer became aware of excess payment. The Tribunal held that delay under Section 11B barred the claim, leading to dismissal.

Service Tax Demand Set Aside as SCN Failed to Specify Applicable Clause Under Law

April 26, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that the show cause notice did not identify the relevant provision under Business Auxiliary Services. It held that absence of specific legal basis renders the demand unsustainable.

Customs Order Set Aside Due to Lack of Evidence Linking Parts to Complete Drones

April 26, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that imports across multiple consignments without one-to-one correlation cannot be treated as complete drones. It set aside the denial of provisional release.

Seizure of imported ‘Roasted Areca Nuts’ based on contradictory CRCL report not tenable

April 24, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that seizure of imported ‘Roasted Areca Nuts’ on the basis of contradictory CRCL reports is not justifiable since report failed to account for low moisture levels. Accordingly, appeal is allowed and detained goods are directed to be released.

Freight & Insurance Included in Assessable Value Due to Door Delivery Terms in Excise Case

April 24, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether transportation and insurance charges should be excluded from assessable value. The Tribunal held they must be included since delivery occurred at the buyer’s premises, making them part of transaction value.

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