Patna High Court held that GST is leviable on construction service rendered in lieu of the development rights under the Development Agreement. Accordingly, the present writ application is not entertained.
The Bombay High Court has fixed accountability by directing interest recovery from an erring officer for delayed income tax refunds, emphasizing timely compliance.
A recent High Court ruling has annulled a GST order, citing a breach of natural justice. The tax authorities failed to provide a personal hearing before issuing the impugned order, despite the taxpayer’s requests for time to file a reply.
Calcutta High Court dismisses Income Tax Department’s appeal in a Rs. 71 lakh penny stock loss case, affirming no evidence of assessee’s involvement in price rigging.
CESTAT Delhi cancels a ₹2 crore penalty on Rajesh Khosla, former MMTC-Pamp MD, ruling that mere non-disclosure without deliberate intent to evade customs duty is insufficient for Section 112(a)(ii) penalty.
Madras High Court permits Star Brand Enterprises to contest a ₹69.62 lakh GST demand by filing a detailed reply, conditional on 25% pre-deposit, after their consultant filed a cryptic response.
ITAT confirms that donations under Section 80G and business expenses under Section 37(1) are distinct. It upheld GSFC’s eligibility for Section 80G deduction, emphasizing proper classification in accounts.
Bangalore ITAT rules that mandatory CSR spending, if qualifying as a donation under Section 80G, may still be eligible for tax deduction despite disallowance as business expense.
CESTAT Delhi held that when the Duty Free Scrips are forged, the importer cannot be permitted to take plea that they were not involved in fraud or forgery. Accordingly, appeal dismissed and duty demand confirmed.
Jharkhand High Court held that Jharkhand Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (First Amendment) Rules, 2019 levying application/ inspection fee of Rs. 25,000/- or Rs. 12,500/- are declared unconstitutional and are struck down.
