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Limitation Starts from DRC-07 Upload Date, Not Detailed Order: Allahabad HC

Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...

April 18, 2026 2502 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Transfer on Amalgamation Allowed Despite Different State Registrations: Gujarat HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was denial of ITC transfer due to different State registrations of entities. The Court ruled that no such restriction ex...

April 16, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

GST Interest Demand Invalid as Not Mentioned in Show Cause Notice – HC Quashes Order

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that interest cannot be imposed in adjudication if it was not specified in the show cause notice. The decision rei...

April 15, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Intermediary Services: New Place of Supply Rules (Effective March 30, 2026)

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved taxation of intermediary services based on supplier location. The amendment shifts place of supply to recipient...

April 14, 2026 11790 Views 1 comment Print

Gujarat HC quashes GST proceedings over notices sent to old address despite update

Goods and Services Tax : Failure to serve notices at the updated registered address invalidates GST proceedings. The Court emphasized strict adherence to p...

April 11, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


SC to Review if Supplying Crane for Services Constitutes Transfer of ‘Right to Use’

Goods and Services Tax : Explore Supreme Court's scrutiny of whether supplying cranes for services like loading, unloading, lifting, and shifting qualifies...

May 21, 2024 1488 Views 0 comment Print

SC issues Notice to to Finance Ministry on GST Return Revision Option on Portal

Goods and Services Tax : Explore the case of Pradeep Kanthed v. Union of India where the Supreme Court issues notice to the Finance Ministry regarding the ...

January 4, 2024 3867 Views 0 comment Print

SC to Decide on GST Implications of Immovable Property: Next Hearing on August 23

Goods and Services Tax : Commissioner of Central Goods And Service Tax & Ors Vs Safari Retreats Private Limited & Ors (Supreme Court of India) The ...

August 19, 2023 14991 Views 0 comment Print

GST 45th Council meeting on September 17, 2021 – Agenda

Goods and Services Tax : The 45th meeting of Goods and Services Tax Council (“GST Council”) is scheduled to be held on September 17, 2021. The Ministry...

September 3, 2021 3882 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC orders for appearance through Video Conferencing for summon issued

Custom Duty, Income Tax : The Karnataka High Court in M/s Pellagic Food Ingredients Private Ltd. v. Union of India [Writ Petition No. 14737/2021[T-CUS] issu...

August 15, 2021 1143 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


GST Deposit During Investigation Not Voluntary Due to Alleged Coercion: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The court examined whether tax paid during investigation can be treated as voluntary. It ruled that authorities must investigate c...

April 17, 2026 3453 Views 0 comment Print

Department Cannot Adjust VAT ITC Post-GST When Law Mandates Cash Refund

Goods and Services Tax : The case addressed denial of refund of VAT pre-deposit made through ITC. The Court held that Section 142(6) mandates cash refund a...

April 8, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B Clerical Mismatch Not ‘Self-Assessed Tax’ Without Rule 88C Process: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : Gauhati High Court rules GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B mismatch from clerical errors cannot trigger automatic tax recovery without Rule 88C pr...

March 27, 2026 2565 Views 0 comment Print

Claiming Depreciation on Unavailed Portion Does Not Bar ITC on Balance: Kerala HC

Goods and Services Tax : India cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel to offset global oil price surge amid war. Move aims to reduce fuel costs, curb inflat...

March 27, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Deposit Cannot Be Weaponised against GST Taxpayer Denied Fair Adjudication: SC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved inability to access documents leading to ex parte assessment. The Court granted interim relief by reducing the ...

March 26, 2026 5484 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Notification No. 32/2015-Central Excise Dated- 4th June, 2015

Excise Duty : Notification No. 32/2015-Central Excise Dated- 4th June, 2015 Ethanol produced from molasses generated from cane crushed in the ...

June 4, 2015 4731 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on rate of service tax on restaurant service

Service Tax : Circular No. 184/3/2015-ST Dated the 3rd June, 2015 It is further clarified that exemption from service tax still continues to ser...

June 3, 2015 37708 Views 0 comment Print

Custom Duty exemption on goods for relief of flood affected people of J&K

Custom Duty : the floods in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (the State) from whole of the duty as specified under the First Schedule and whole of...

December 11, 2014 924 Views 0 comment Print

Excise duty exemption on goods for relief of flood affected people of J&K

Excise Duty : Grants exemption from Basic Excise Duty to goods donated or purchased out of cash donations for the relief and rehabilitation of p...

December 11, 2014 1061 Views 0 comment Print

Customs – Regarding adjudication of appraising related cases

Custom Duty : New posts have been created in the rank of Commissioners of Customs in DRI and DGCEI for adjudication of cases as investigated by ...

December 11, 2014 1213 Views 0 comment Print


SC upholds levy of Sales tax on processing / supplying of photographs

February 12, 2015 6616 Views 0 comment Print

Entry 25 of Schedule VI of Karnataka Sales Tax Act, 1957 (Entry 25) was inserted vide an amendment in July 1, 1989 thereby providing for levy of Sales tax for processing and supply of photographs, photo prints and photo negatives.

Date of presentation of Bill of Entry is relevant for determining rate of duty

February 12, 2015 8408 Views 2 comments Print

Sunrise Enterprise (the Appellant) imported Global Star Brand Tyres, Tubes and Flaps (imported goods) falling under Chapter 40 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (the Customs Tariff Act) from Peoples Republic of China and Thailand and filed 3 Bills of Entries, one dated July 11,2007 and two dated July 12,2007.

Cenvat credit cannot be denied on Inputs forming ‘parts’ of final product

February 12, 2015 1436 Views 0 comment Print

Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (Assessee) is engaged in the business of manufacture of Motor Cycles. The Assessee availed Cenvat credit of mirror assembly, sari guard and tool kit (impugned goods) treating them as Inputs.

Demand cannot be confirmed merely based on statement of witness

February 12, 2015 2066 Views 0 comment Print

Bajrang Castings Private Limited (the Assessee) was engaged in manufacturing and sale of MS Ingots. During the course of searches, it was noted that the modus operandi of the Assessee was doubtful. It was alleged thatthe Assessee was availing Cenvat credit on the basis of Cenvatable invoicesfrom the registered dealers/ traders

Removal of Capital Goods after putting to use not amount to removal

February 12, 2015 1511 Views 0 comment Print

Pushpak Steels Pvt. Ltd. (the Appellant) was manufacturer of goods falling under Chapter 72 of the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985. The Appellant purchased an Electric Motor (impugned Capital Goods) from Crompton Greeves Ltd.under an invoice No. 357 dated January 9, 2003 on payment of Excise duty amounting to Rs. 1,32,280/-.

No Penalty when Service tax been paid before issue of SCN

February 12, 2015 20443 Views 1 comment Print

During the course of audit it was revealed that Krishna Cylinders (Assessee)has not paid Service tax during the period from April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 on outward Goods Transportation services. However, on being pointed out by the audit team, the Assessee paid the entire amount of Service tax along with applicable interest.

Cenvat credit on invoices received prior to Service tax registration

February 12, 2015 7252 Views 2 comments Print

In the instant case, JP. Kenny Ltd. (the Appellant)availed Cenvat credit of Rs. 6,48,208/- on the invoices received prior to their Service tax registration and also availed Cenvat credit of Rs. 47,182/- on Housekeeping and Hotel services charges paid by them.

Service recipient not liable to pay service tax on free supply of material

February 12, 2015 9903 Views 0 comment Print

In the instant case, Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd. (the Appellant) provided ‘Commercial or Industrial Construction service’ and ‘Construction of Complex service’ and availed the benefit of Notification No.1/2006-ST dated March 1, 2006 (the Abatement Notification) claiming abatement of 67%. Further, while availing of the Composition Scheme to pay Service tax under the Works

Distribution fees paid to non-resident for rights to distribute a service not includible in Assessable Value of Imported Goods

February 3, 2015 847 Views 0 comment Print

During the Departmental investigations, it was found that the Appellant had entered into the Service Agreement namely “Programme Acquisition and Service Agreement” and the Distribution Agreement with MSM Satellite Singapore Pvt. Ltd. (Foreign Entity).

Where duty is mistakenly paid in excess, Assessee is entitled to refund

February 3, 2015 2407 Views 0 comment Print

Cipla Ltd.(the Appellant)imported Fermoterol Fumarate and filed a Bill of Entry dated March 31, 2010 for home consumption. The Appellant paid excess CVD at 10% instead of effective rate of 4% in terms of unconditional exemption Notification No. 4/2006-CE dated March 1, 2006 (the Notification) and therefore filed a refund claim Rs. 1,33,779/- towards the excess paid duty.

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