The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has set aside a significant tax addition against Maple Destinations, ruling that the reassessment was based on uncorroborated, retracted statements and a denial of the assessee’s right to cross-examination, which violated principles of natural justice.
High Court dismissed a petition challenging a Section 148 notice for AY 2019-20, confirming that only faceless AOs can initiate reassessment, ensuring compliance with CBDT-mandated procedures.
The Delhi High Court has held that a jurisdictional assessing officer lacks the authority to initiate reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, after the implementation of the Faceless Assessment Schemes.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the jurisdiction of the Assessing Officer to issue reassessment notices to PC Jeweller, citing a previous ruling.
The Madras High Court allows an appeal by Tvl. Deepa Traders against a GST demand, condoning a 285-day delay. The court’s decision, citing the lack of a physical notice, directs the appellate authority to hear the case on its merits.
The Delhi High Court has set aside GST orders against Raj International, citing a failure by tax authorities to consider the company’s detailed reply and provide an effective personal hearing.
ITAT Hyderabad held that alleged discrepancy i.e, the suppression of the purchases/sales/closing stock based on distorted figures by AO resulting to an exorbitant addition is unsustainable in law. Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.
CAAR held that imported Nylon, Polyester, and Taffeta rolls, ranging from 10 mm to 305 mm, are classifiable as textile labels under CTH 5807, following HSN explanatory notes and judicial precedents.
Gujarat AAR ruled that trading of PM permits under the Emission Trading Scheme constitutes supply of goods under GST, classified under HSN 4907, with a tax rate of 12%.
Gujarat AAR rules that dry leasing of aircraft/helicopters without operator, a “transfer of right to use goods,” falls under HSN 9973, attracting 5% IGST for the SEZ-based lessor.
