Punjab National Bank Vs Commissioner, Central Goods and Service Tax, Central Excise (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT find that there is no controversy regarding the quantum of amount refundable. Further, there is no allegation nor any finding by the Court below with regard to unjust enrichment. Further, in the facts and circumstances, I find that there is […]
Ericsson India Private Limited Vs Commissioner, Customs (CESTAT Delhi) CESTAT held that amount paid for the same duty but twice, one of the payment has to be refunded. Otherwise also in terms of section 17 of Limitation Act, whenever there is an application for a relief from the consequences of a mistake, the period of […]
Tasleem Ahmed Vs Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax (CESTAT Delhi) In this case appellant has clearly abused the process and has filed this appeal against the order dated June 30, 2017, which order was earlier assailed by the appellant by filing Excise Appeal no. 50087 of 2018 and this appeal was dismissed […]
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. Vs Commissioner (Appeal) (CESTAT Delhi) The fact that the corporate social responsibility is a legal responsibility does not make it an output service. The appellant not entitled to Cenvat Credit on the services used for corporate social responsibility. Facts- The appellant is a non-banking finance corporation engaged in financing projects and […]
Behag Overseas Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Chennai) Misdeclaration of goods and attempt to export such goods is punishable under Section 114 of the Customs Act. A Customs House Agent, who is a party to the mis-declaration, is liable to pay penalty. Facts- On specific intelligence, it was alleged that red sanders log are being […]
Rattanindia Power Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Customs (CESTAT Delhi) Section 11B doesn’t apply to refunds pertains to an amount paid under mistake without any liability. Facts- That appellant is registered under service tax and are engaged in distribution of electricity during the period from July 2012 to June 2017. The appellant had paid service tax […]
Iron & steel items & cement used for erection of foundation & support structures come within the ambit of definition of input so long as it satisfies user test.
IBM India Pvt. Ltd. Vs C.C.E. & S.T.-Bangalore-LTU (CESTAT Bangalore) On a cogent reading of sub-rules (1) and (2) of Rule 10 ibid as above, it transpires that transfer and availment of unutilized cenvat credit is permissible under the statute, subject to fulfillment of the conditions that transfer of business must be on account of […]
Refund of credit of cess cannot be denied merely on the ground that such credit, which could not be utilized prior to GST regime, would stand lapsed.
Service Tax on the amount of liquidated damages – CESTAT Held that, Service Tax is not payable on liquidated damages collected in the nature of penalty.
