CESTAT Chandigarh held that penalty under section 114A of the Customs Act, 1962 not imposable in absence of any duty demand. Penalty u/s 114A is invariably linked to the quantum of duty evaded.
When the very basis of the calculation is wrong, we find that there is no way, such figures and calculation can be upheld.
CESTAT Chandigarh held that area-based exemption vide notification No. 50/2003 dated 10.06.2003 is available as per substitution in the said notification vide notification no. 34/2005 dated 30.09.2005.
CESTAT Chandigarh held that once there is a sufficient evidence to prove that the excess duty paid by the assessee has not been passed on to the ultimate buyer, the doctrine of bar of unjust enrichment will not be applicable.
Lovely Traders Vs CCE & ST (CESTAT Chandigarh) Appellant submits that the appellant is not liable to pay service tax on the commission received by them. He further submits that BSNL has discharged service tax liability on full value equal to MRP (maximum retail price) which was inclusive of the appellant’s discount/ commission and hence […]
The appellants had to undertake the transportation of tractors from premises of Punjab Tractors Ltd to their dealers and in the bargain they may appoint drivers for the work. Appellants were required to take all responsibilities on the way.
CESTAT Chandigarh held that interest on delayed refund at the rate of 12% per annum payable from the date of deposit till the date of payment.
CESTAT Delhi held that if tax is payable under RCM, however, service provider has duly collected the service tax and deposited the same to the Government. Demanding service tax under RCM from the service receiver will amount to double taxation and hence such demand not sustainable.
Harbhan Singh Sandhu Vs CC (CESTAT Chandigarh) In view of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Shabina Abraham vs. CCE-2015 (322) ELT 372 (SC), wherein it has been held that no proceeding can be initiated against dead person as it amounts to violation of natural justice inasmuch as dead person, who […]
CESAT Chandigarh held that interest u/s 27(A) of the Customs Act, 1962 is available after expiry of three months from the date of receipt of refund application till the date on which the refund has actually been paid.
