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No Service Tax on Storage Tank Charges as Control Lies with Customer: CESTAT Chennai

March 20, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that effective control and possession of tanks rested with customers, excluding the transaction from supply of tangible goods service. The demand was set aside accordingly.

Giving Accused Option to Be Searched Before Police Officer Violates Sec 50 NDPS Act: SC

March 20, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld acquittal after finding that the accused was given an impermissible third option during search. It ruled that non-compliance with Section 50 vitiated the trial and made recovery unreliable.

Jharkhand HC Dismissed Appeals Due to Low Tax Effect & Settled Central Excise Rule 8(3A) Validity

March 20, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The Court addressed whether appeals could proceed despite low tax effect. It held that since Rule 8(3A) was already struck down and not in issue, appeals were not maintainable.

IGST at 5% Applicable on Bulk Drug Imports as APIs Qualify as ‘Drugs’: CAAR Mumbai

March 20, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that bulk drugs, including APIs, fall within the definition of drugs under applicable laws. Consequently, IGST at 5% applies under the specific rate notification.

Technical Grade Chemicals Classifiable as Insecticides Due to Preparatory Nature: CAAR Mumbai

March 20, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

In re FMC India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR), Mumbai, examined an application filed by FMC India Private Limited seeking classification of two chemicals—Carbosulfan Technical and Clomazone Technical—under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, following amendments introduced by the Finance Act, 2025. The applicant contended that these chemicals, being separate […]

CAAR Denied Advance Ruling Due to Pending HC Case on EV Parts Classification Issue

March 20, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of EV parts under customs tariff. The Authority refused to issue a ruling as a similar matter was already pending before the High Court, rendering the application non-maintainable.

Assessment on Non-Existent Entity Held Void; ITBA Glitch Not a Valid Defense: Delhi HC:

March 20, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that an assessment order passed in the name of an amalgamating, non-existent entity is void. It ruled that system glitches cannot cure a fundamental jurisdictional defect.

Section 197 Application Can’t Be Rejected Solely Due to Outstanding Tax Demand: SC

March 20, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that rejection of a lower withholding certificate without reasons violates Rule 28AA. It remanded the matter for fresh consideration with a speaking order.

BSNL VRS Compensation Exempt as Retrenchment Under Section 10(10B): ITAT Ahmedabad

March 20, 2026 1977 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that compensation under a government-approved restructuring scheme qualifies as retrenchment. It allowed full tax exemption under Section 10(10B).

Loose Sheets Found in Employee’s Two-Wheeler Not Valid Basis for Unaccounted Sales Addition

March 20, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld deletion of addition as seized loose sheets lacked key details and no supporting evidence proved unaccounted sales. Reliance solely on such documents was held insufficient.

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