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Affiliation Fees – No Service Tax Can Be Demanded: CESTAT Delhi

Service Tax : CESTAT rules that affiliation fees collected by universities are statutory functions, not taxable services. Service tax demand and...

August 29, 2025 966 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 13th April 2025

CA, CS, CMA : A summary of key updates for Income Tax, GST, RBI, and legal matters issued from April 7-13, 2025, including exemptions, tax forms...

April 15, 2025 6150 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax payable on freight margin recovered from customer in case of outbound shipments

Service Tax : Understand the CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Vishal Tansukhbhai Gohel vs Commissioner of Central Excise & ST. No service tax on freig...

May 30, 2024 2541 Views 0 comment Print

No Service Tax on CHA’s Reimbursable Expenses: CESTAT Ahmedabad

Service Tax : CESTAT Ahmedabad ruling in Shakti Enterprise vs Commissioner of Central Excise & ST clarifies that CHA's reimbursable expenses are...

December 8, 2023 2868 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Imposes Penalty on Commissioner for Non-Compliance

Custom Duty : CESTAT, Allahabad penalizes Commissioner for delaying Tribunal order implementation. Rs. 2,00,000 penalty imposed, and contempt pr...

December 3, 2023 2451 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


CESTAT e-Filing Software User Manual

CA, CS, CMA : CESTAT e-Filing Software User Manual explains about New User Registration, User Home Page Navigation, Filing,  (Petition/Appeal) ...

March 9, 2023 5472 Views 0 comment Print

E-Compendium of CESTAT Case Laws – Pro – Revenue

Goods and Services Tax : This is the fourth year since the introduction of GST in July, 2017. Despite a sizeable liquidation of appeals under the Sabka Vis...

May 18, 2021 3372 Views 0 comment Print

Govt approves creation of six new Benches of CESTAT

Excise Duty : The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for setting up six additional Benches of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate T...

October 18, 2013 1577 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal directed JetLite to pay Rs 100 crore as a pre-deposit on a service tax dispute

Service Tax : The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has directed JetLite (formerly Sahara Airlines Ltd) to pay Rs 100 crore (Rs 1...

July 2, 2010 834 Views 0 comment Print

Can a CESTAT Member who has not completed probation can be relived from his duty without assigning any reason?

Excise Duty : RECENTLY the President of India was pleased to discharge Hon'ble member of the CESTAT Mr. PK Das, just a day before he was to comp...

December 3, 2009 3439 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Service Tax Not Payable under Support Service as Railways Merely Licensed Advertisement Space

Service Tax : The Tribunal observed that payment of licence fees for exclusive use of demarcated spaces amounted to renting of immovable propert...

June 9, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

Demurrage Charges Not Taxable as They Are Contractual Transportation Adjustments & Not Consideration for Services

Service Tax : ESTAT held demurrage linked to transportation contracts is not consideration for services and cannot be taxed under Port Services ...

June 9, 2026 36 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand as Reimbursable Expenses Were Not Taxable Before 2015 Amendment

Service Tax : CESTAT Chennai held that reimbursable expenses recovered on an actual basis could not be included in taxable value for periods pri...

June 9, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allows CENVAT Credit as Input Services Had Nexus With Taxable Output Services

Service Tax : CESTAT Chennai held that credits relating to renovation, sales promotion, testing services, vehicle-related expenses, and similar ...

June 9, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

CENVAT Credit Cannot Be Denied for Plant Maintenance Services Misclassified as Civil Construction: CESTAT Delhi

Excise Duty : CESTAT Delhi held that works contract services used for repair and maintenance of existing plant and machinery qualify as input se...

June 9, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CESTAT Virtual Hearings & Procedures

Custom Duty : Read Notification No. 02/2023 from CESTAT, New Delhi, introducing virtual hearings. Learn about the procedure, technical requireme...

September 21, 2023 4122 Views 0 comment Print

Selection for the posts of Member, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)

Goods and Services Tax : Applications are being invited for 2 anticipated vacancies of Member (Technical) and 4 anticipated vacancies of Member (Judicial) ...

February 3, 2023 3699 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Physical Hearing of Appeals by CESTAT

CA, CS, CMA : Representations have been received from the Bar Associations requesting for physical hearing of appeals. As there is improvement i...

November 15, 2021 4098 Views 0 comment Print

Benches of Tribunal must strictly adhere to period of limitation prescribed by SC

Custom Duty : F No. 01(05)/Circular/CESTAT/2021 Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal West Block No. 2, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-11006...

July 26, 2021 2079 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure For E-Hearing of Appeals by CESTAT

Goods and Services Tax : Representations have been received from the Bar Associations at Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Hyderabad Benches of ...

August 10, 2020 7080 Views 0 comment Print


No Violation of Section 11B: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Refund

November 29, 2023 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Read the comprehensive analysis of the CESTAT Delhi order where the Commissioner (Appeals) upholds the service tax refund claim by Mobinteco Ltd. The decision revolves around the non-violation of Section 11B of the Central Excise Act, offering insights into the intricacies of service tax provisions and relevant dates for refund claims. Get a detailed understanding of the case, the arguments presented, and the implications for similar situations.

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

November 29, 2023 528 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.

 RCM applicable only when service is provided to ‘business entity registered as body corporate’

November 29, 2023 2439 Views 0 comment Print

Find out why RCM applicable only when service is provided to ‘business entity registered as body corporate’ is key to understanding the full CESTAT Hyderabad order from 2016-2017. Learn the facts now!

CESTAT Chandigarh Quashes Excise Duty Demand on ground of Limitation

November 29, 2023 948 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of CESTAT Chandigarh’s order quashing excise duty demand on auto parts manufacture by NTF (India) Pvt. Ltd. Explore the legal battle, key arguments, and the final verdict.

Franchise Service Classification & Limitation & Bona Fide Doubt: CESTAT ruling

November 29, 2023 549 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Chandigarh’s decision favoring Liberty Group Marketing Division in quashing service tax demands related to ‘Franchise Service’ for footwear manufacturing and distribution. Dive into the analysis of the agreement, the definition of ‘Franchise,’ and the crucial issue of limitation. Get insights into the legal arguments, precedents, and the CESTAT’s conclusion on this noteworthy case.

Department not provided details of computation of demand of duty: CESTAT directs re-adjudication

November 29, 2023 588 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad orders re-adjudication of a 6.7 Cr excise duty demand on Haryana Steet Glass Limited for sheet glass clearance to DTA due to lack of document analysis.

Quantity of bulk liquid cargo actually received into a shore tank should be the basis for payment of customs duty

November 29, 2023 1023 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Chemplast Sanmar Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Customs case. Learn why the quantity of bulk liquid cargo in the shore tank determines assessable value for customs duty.

Physician Samples Valuation: Rule 4 of Central Excise (Valuation) Rules, 2000 Applicable

November 29, 2023 399 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CESTAT Bangalore order on Elvina Pharmaceuticals Ltd. vs. Commissioner. Learn about the correct valuation method for physician samples under Central Excise rules.

No Service Tax on Foreign IPR: CESTAT Ahmedabad

November 29, 2023 969 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules in favor of Crest Speciality Resins Pvt Ltd, stating no service tax on fees and royalty for unregistered Intellectual Property Rights owned by a foreign company

Limitation Period Extension for Cenvat Credit Demand requires Suppression of Facts

November 29, 2023 729 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Ahmedabad rules against the demand of Cenvat credit on capital goods, citing the absence of suppression of facts. Full analysis and implications in this legal case.

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