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Tax Recovery Proceedings Under GST Law

Goods and Services Tax : Explains when recovery proceedings are triggered after a confirmed tax demand. Highlights that non-payment within the prescribed p...

April 17, 2026 1197 Views 0 comment Print

Safari Retreats decision cannot be mechanically applied to all CENVAT Credit Rule cases

Excise Duty : CESTAT remands Kohler India case, stating Supreme Court's Safari Retreats judgment under CGST cannot be mechanically applied to CE...

July 16, 2025 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Demystifying Excise Duty and Cenvat Credit in A GST-Driven Supply Chain

Goods and Services Tax : An overview of India's pre-GST excise duty and CENVAT credit system, explaining how taxes were levied, credits claimed, and the ra...

July 5, 2025 1968 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT credit can be claimed for telecom infrastructure: SC

Excise Duty : The Supreme Court upholds CENVAT credit for telecom infrastructure, ruling in favor of telecom operators on towers and shelters....

November 23, 2024 2574 Views 1 comment Print

Cenvat credit is allowed if inputs are wheeled out to sister company: Madras HC

Excise Duty : Explore the Madras High Courts decision in India Cement Limited v. Commissioner of Customs, allowing Cenvat credit for electricity...

February 29, 2024 1296 Views 0 comment Print


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Download ICAI Technical Guide to CENVAT Credit

Excise Duty : Introduction of CENVAT credit rules across goods and services in the year 2004 was one of the major steps in indirect taxes reform...

August 6, 2016 23100 Views 1 comment Print

Summary of Performance Audit on Cenvat credit scheme.

Excise Duty : We observed instances of non-submission of various prescribed returns by the assessees. Non-submission of returns would hinder th...

August 3, 2016 20674 Views 0 comment Print

Changes in Excise Duty Rates in Union Budget 2009

Excise Duty : However, the said goods would be exempt from excise duty subject to non availment of Cenvat credit on input. [Notification No 30/2...

July 11, 2009 4018 Views 0 comment Print


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CESTAT Delhi Upholds Recovery of Excise Duty as Cenvat Credit Was Not Available on 30 June 2017

Excise Duty : CESTAT ruled that wrongly availed CENVAT credit could not discharge June 2017 excise liability and sustained duty recovery with in...

July 3, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Remands CENVAT Credit Dispute as Rule 6 Reversal Was Not Properly Examined

Service Tax : CESTAT Remands CENVAT Credit Dispute Because Rule 6 Reversal Was Not Properly Examined...

July 1, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT Credit Demand Quashed as Department Cannot Dictate Compliance Method

Service Tax : CESTAT Delhi held that tax authorities cannot compel an assessee to adopt a particular compliance option under Rule 6 of the CENVA...

June 28, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Upholds CENVAT Credit as Service Tax Was Paid Before Credit Was Availed

Service Tax : CESTAT Kolkata held that the respondent had paid the Service Tax before availing CENVAT credit on the disputed invoices. Finding n...

June 28, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allows CENVAT Credit as Tippers Were Put to Use After Becoming Eligible Capital Goods

Service Tax : CESTAT Kolkata held that CENVAT credit on tippers could not be denied merely because they were received before their inclusion as ...

June 23, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print


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Provisions in Cenvat Credit Rules 2004 regarding reversal of credit

Service Tax : Is reversal under rule 6(3) of the Cenvat Credit Rules 2004 additionally required for all the services specified in notification 2...

July 5, 2019 6942 Views 0 comment Print

CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018- Clarification on Transitional Credit

Goods and Services Tax : The CENVAT credit of service tax paid under section 66B of the Finance Act, 1994 was available as transitional credit under sectio...

January 2, 2019 9609 Views 0 comment Print

CBEC notifies CENVAT Credit Rules, 2017

Excise Duty : CENVAT credit. - (1) A manufacturer or producer of final products shall be allowed to take credit (hereinafter referred to as the ...

June 30, 2017 14718 Views 0 comment Print

Availability of Cenvat Credit on inputs used in the manufacture of capital goods

Excise Duty : I am directed to invite your attention to the landmark judgement of the CESTAT Larger Bench in the case of Vandana Global Ltd. V/s...

July 25, 2010 2453 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 5 of the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 – Refund of Cenvat Credit – Amendment to Notification No. 42/2001-CE (NT), dated 26-6-2001

Excise Duty : It has been brought to the notice of the Board that some of the manufacturers of exempted goods are exporting such goods under bon...

June 28, 2010 2275 Views 0 comment Print


Credit cannot be denied due to incorrect description of Service on invoices when Service Tax has been correctly paid

December 16, 2023 1809 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai, in Tata AIG case, rules credit can’t be denied for incorrect service description on invoices when correct service tax is paid. Details of the verdict.

In re Vijay Flexi Packaging Industries (GST AAR Tamilnadu)

December 16, 2023 849 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Vijay Flexi packaging Industries, 726A, Anuppangulam, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District (herein after referred to as the Applicant’ herein after) are registered tax payers under GST Act with GSTIN: 33AAIFV5002F1ZK.

CENVAT Credit Disallowance: CESTAT Mumbai Directs Re-adjudication

December 9, 2023 663 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full CESTAT Mumbai order on Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages’ restoration claim disallowance. Detailed analysis of CENVAT credit issues and re-adjudication directive.

CENVAT allows Cenvat credit to General Motors on various services

December 8, 2023 801 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of General Motors, allowing CENVAT credit on various services. The decision clarifies eligibility under CENVAT Credit Rules.

Interest allowable on Cenvat Credit refund after expiry of 3 months from date of filing claim to date of claim

December 7, 2023 810 Views 0 comment Print

Interest for period after 3 months refund of 19 crores of cenvat credit was allowable after expiry of three months from the date of filing the claim to the date of claim. In the present case refund claim was filed on 27.12.2012 the period of three months will be over on 26.03.2013. They would be entitled to the interest for the period beyond 26 March, 2013 to the date of payment i.e. 21.05.2013, which was about 55 days.

CESTAT Chennai grants Cenvat Credit to Insurance Co. for Vehicle Repairs

December 7, 2023 828 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chennai rules in favor of United India Insurance Co., allowing Cenvat credit for vehicle repairs despite invoices in vehicle owners’ names. Analysis and implications.

CENVAT Credit Eligible for Factory-to-Depot Outward Transportation Service

December 1, 2023 585 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Mumbai order on Bunty Foods’ CENVAT credit dispute for outward transportation. Analysis, legal insights, and implications explained.

CENVAT credit denied without considering ISD invoices: CESTAT directs re-adjudication

November 30, 2023 624 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT credit denied: CESTAT directed re-adjudication based on ISD invoices mentioning Mumbai address & not related to manufacturing activities.

No CENVAT Credit denial To Service Recipient Without Opening Assessment of Service Provider 

November 29, 2023 1275 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the crucial CESTAT Mumbai ruling in Tata AIG vs. Commissioner of Service Tax. Learn why denying CENVAT credit without assessing service providers is deemed unsustainable. In-depth analysis, legal insights, and the impact on general insurance services.

Rule 4(5)(b) of CENVAT Credit Rules allows credit for moulds & dies sent for production

November 29, 2023 555 Views 0 comment Print

In a landmark decision, CESTAT Mumbai rules in favor of Lear Automotive (India) Pvt Ltd, directing re-adjudication for the recovery of CENVAT credit related to epoxy moulds. Full text analysis included.

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