CESTAT Kolkata waives Penalty for Lack of Tax Evasion Evidence

Guru Shipping & Clearing Pvt Ltd Vs Commissioner of Service Tax (CESTAT Kolkata)

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Kolkata addressed the issue of penalty waiver under Section 80 in the absence of evidence establishing the suppression of facts with the intent to evade tax. The case revolves around M/s Guru Shipping & Clearing Pvt. Ltd., a company engaged in providing Cargo Handling Services and registered under Service Tax. This art

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