The Bombay High Court held that recovery of tax demands could not continue when the department failed to produce the assessment, rectification, or intimation orders creating such demands. The Court quashed the recovery notice and directed withdrawal of the demands.
Chennai ITAT held that the enhanced leave encashment exemption limit of Rs.25 lakh under CBDT Notification No.31/2023 applies retrospectively to pending matters. The Tribunal ruled that the amendment was remedial and intended to remove hardship for non-government employees.
Tribunal ruled that market value for captive power consumption must be based on the tariff charged to industrial consumers by TNEB while computing deduction under Section 80IA.
The Calcutta High Court held that goods detained during transit must be released once the consignor complies with the penalty requirement under Section 129(1)(a) of the CGST Act. The Court ruled that disputed ownership alone cannot justify continued detention without supporting material.
The Madras High Court held that a GST assessment order issued after the death of the proprietor was a nullity. The department was permitted to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heirs in accordance with law.
The Madras High Court set aside GST orders reversing ITC claims after noting the retrospective amendment extending the deadline for availing credit up to 30.11.2021. The Court held that claims falling within the amended timeline could not be denied on limitation grounds.
Delhi High Court held that even if the father may not qualify as a Class-I heir under succession law, he can still fall within the broader definition of legal representative for tax proceedings.
ITAT Indore held that delayed filing of Form 10E due to Covid-19 related circumstances should not automatically deny substantive relief under Section 89 if the assessee is otherwise eligible.
Tribunal directed inclusion of Cyber Media Research Limited after finding that market research and consultancy services were comparable to the assessee’s support service activities. Earlier Tribunal rulings supporting comparability were followed.
The Bombay High Court held that cancellation of GST registration without granting an opportunity of personal hearing violated principles of natural justice. The cancellation and revocation rejection orders were quashed and remanded for fresh adjudication.
