Madras High Court confirms that bakery products sold by a snack bar (Cakes N Bakes) are not exempt from sales tax, ruling that the exemption is limited to specific tea/coffee items.
Madras HC rules consolidated GST SCN/order covering multiple financial years is impermissible, violating the statutory limitation framework. Orders quashed; new proceedings allowed.
The allegations surfaced that a syndicate was involved in importing multiple high-end cars in the names of foreign diplomats, evading duties, forging bills of entry, and subsequently selling the cars to unsuspecting buyers in India.
The Madras High Court blocked criminal prosecution against Jurassic Refiners & Jewels, ruling the underlying customs duty evasion allegation, which stemmed from the duty-free gold scheme, was dismissed on merit by the Telangana High Court.
The Madras High Court addressed the detention of imported goods by Genuine Spices, which Customs alleged were misdeclared.
Madras High Court allowed a Customs Broker, penalized for an importer’s misdeclaration, to file an appeal without the mandatory 7.5% pre-deposit, citing the need for joint appellate hearing.
The Madras High Court confirmed that a tax exemption cannot be claimed on inter-state purchases if the taxpayer fails to physically segregate these goods from local purchases, even with separate records.
Madras High Court held that inquiry report under Regulation 17 of the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulation, 2018 [CBLR] submitted beyond the period of 90 days is against mandate provided under sub-Regulation (5) of Regulation 17 hence inquiry report is illegal, arbitrary and barred by limitation.
Madras High Court held that time limit of six years is reasonable time for passing of order under section 201 of the Income Tax Act in respect of non-residents. Accordingly, order impugning assessment years beyond six years is set aside.
While securing the Revenues interest under Section 110A of the Customs Act, conditions for provisional release should not be unduly harsh. Requirement to furnish Bank Guarantee of ₹22 lakhs was modified with execution of bond of Rs. 22 lakh.
