CESTAT Chennai held that denying substantial benefits only for technical errors would not do justice to the appellant. Thus, technical error in Certificate of Origin cannot result in denial of concessional rate of Basic Customs Duty (BCD).
CESTAT Chennai upheld the order directing fixation of brand rates of duty drawback for drawback of duties suffered on inputs used in exports of cotton denim fabrics as no efforts made by revenue to negate the findings of appellate authority.
M/s. Hyundai Motor India Limited, Kanchipuram (HMIL), are engaged in the manufacture of passenger motor cars, under the brand name of “Hyundai”. They import various parts and accessories of passenger motor cars through Chennai ports.
CESTAT Allahabad held that claim of cash refund of service tax paid under RCM not admissible since CENVAT Credit was never claimed and transitional provisions under GST was not complied.
CESTAT Allahabad held that penalty imposable for the act of smuggling of battery scrap by concealing the same with plastic scrap through un-notified route from Nepal. Accordingly, penalty upheld and appeal dismissed.
CESTAT Chandigarh held that interest on refund not eligible if the assessment is finalized within three months as prescribed under Section 18(4) of the Customs Act, 1962. Accordingly, appeal dismissed.
CESTAT Chennai held that denial of refund claim related to cenvat credit of service tax under RCM by invoking provisions of Section 142(8) of the CGST Act is cannot be justified. Accordingly, order rejected refund claim set aside.
CESTAT rules procedural lapses insufficient to deny SAD refund if taxes are paid, upholding Noritsu India’s claim on imported photofinishing equipment.
CESTAT Allahabad held that customs duty leviable on manufacturing of stainless steel coils under Advance Authorisation Scheme is exempt. Accordingly, appellant is entitled to refund of CVD paid on the same.
Goods imported under the 2 BEs were seized and were later provisionally released on execution of bond with bank guarantee. Statement of Managing Director (MD) of assessee was recorded on 17.09.2020.
