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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


Separate Invoicing for Tubes and Flaps Doesn’t Affect Cenvat Credit

November 3, 2023 735 Views 0 comment Print

Cenvat Credit on Input or Capital Goods could not be denied merely for showing tubes and flaps separately in invoices. Moreover, tubes and flaps were used in the manufacture of the tyres and as such qualify to be “inputs” given the definition given under Rule 2(k) of CCR, 2004.

CENVAT Credit in respect of effluent treatment activity allowable

November 2, 2023 666 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that effluent treatment activity is essential in relation to the manufacture of final product and accordingly, CENVAT Credit in respect thereon cannot be denied.

CENVAT Credit on ISD invoice issued without obtaining ISD registration available

November 2, 2023 1164 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad held that CENVAT Credit on ISD invoice issued without obtaining ISD registration is allowable as payment of service tax on services received not disputed.

No Provision to Reverse Capital Goods Cenvat Credit for Damage, Wear & Tear

November 2, 2023 858 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how the CESTAT Kolkata ruled that no provision exists to reverse CENVAT credit on capital goods due to damage and wear & tear. Get insights into the case of East India Holding Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise.

Interest not payable if sufficient cenvat credit lying in cenvat credit account

November 2, 2023 1188 Views 0 comment Print

n the Vodafone Essar East Limited Vs Commissioner of CGST & CX (CESTAT Kolkata) case, interest is not payable if sufficient cenvat credit lies in the account. This article delves into the case and analyzes the legal perspective.

CENVAT Credit eligible on inputs used for manufacture of final products that are destroyed during testing

November 1, 2023 1209 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that CENVAT Credit cannot be denied merely because final products are destroyed during testing. Notably, testing is integral to the activity of manufacture and CENVAT attributable to inputs that have gone into the manufacture of final products cannot be denied.

Rule 3(5B) of Cenvat Credit Rules Inapplicable Without Revenue Evidence of Goods Non-Usage

November 1, 2023 1485 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Haver Ibau India Pvt. Ltd. vs. C.C.E. & S.T.-Vadodara-II, CESTAT Ahmedabad clarifies Rule 3(5B) application for cenvat credit. Full analysis and judgment.

CENVAT Credit Reversal for Polyester Spun Yarn Manufacturer under Rule 6(3)(i)

November 1, 2023 522 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Hyderabad’s ruling on CENVAT credit reversal for a polyester spun yarn manufacturer and the use of Rule 6(3) in central excise regulations.

CENVAT Credit admissible on ‘Banking & Financial Services’ used in Immovable Property Renting

November 1, 2023 741 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Bangalore’s recent decision on CENVAT credit for banking and financial services in property rentals. Detailed analysis and implications of the case.

5% Payment Option Not Automatic for Credit Reversal under Rule 6 of Cenvat Credit Rules

October 31, 2023 738 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that in either of the three options given in sub-rule (3) of Rule 6, there is no provisions that if the assessee does not opt any of the option at a particular time, then option of payment of 5% will automatically be applied. Accordingly, demand unsustainable.

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