CESTAT held that the appeal’s duty amount is below the Rs.50 lakh threshold per CBIC’s 02.11.2023 circular. Thus, the appeal was dismissed, leaving any legal questions open.
It is settled that once CA certificate is produced and in absence of any allegation of fraud or collusion, such certificate is sufficient to grant SAD refund claim. Refund should not be denied merely on technical violations.
Principle of unjust enrichment not apply to deposit under protest during pendency of adjudication proceedings or investigation; CESTAT allows interest @6% per annum from the date of deposit till the date of refund
Read the detailed analysis of Assam Cooperative Apex Bank Ltd vs Commr. of CGST (CESTAT Kolkata) where Kolkata CESTAT ruled that no service tax is payable on interest income from overdraft and cash credit facilities. Full text of the order included.
Learn about P I Industries Ltd’s appeal against customs duty demand for goods lost in a fire at their SEZ unit. Detailed analysis of SEZ Rules and Customs Act provisions.
CESTAT Hyderabad sets aside gold confiscation order against Rayapudi Rajasekhar. Read the full analysis of the case and the detailed judgment.
Read the full text of the CESTAT Kolkata order on whether Olectra Greentech qualifies for DFIA scheme benefits for importing Lithium Ion Batteries used in agricultural tractors. Detailed analysis and conclusion provided.
CESTAT Hyderabad rules in favor of Terapanth Foods Ltd., affirming FOB value under Customs Act, setting aside penalties for alleged mis-declaration of goods.
Explore the CESTAT Hyderabad’s decision on EMRI Green Health Services’ tax exemption for emergency response services, including police and fire.
Activity of slitting and cutting of jumbo rolls of plain tissue paper/aluminium foil into smaller size does not amount to manufacture as character and end-use did not undergo any change on account of winding, cutting/slitting and packing.
