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Telangana HC Directs Suo-Moto Section 161 Rectification for GST Payment Discrepancies

April 17, 2026 543 Views 0 comment Print

The Court directed the petitioner to first seek rectification of the order before challenging recovery proceedings under GST law. It held that the proper officer must consider such application, even manually if required.

Initiation of disciplinary proceedings not justifiable post discharge of officer in criminal court on same charge

April 17, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that initiation of administrative proceedings for disciplinary action against air force pilot not justifiable since criminal court already discharged the officer on the same charges. Also held that discharge is at a higher pedestal than an acquittal.

Negligence of bank in presenting cheque within validity period is deficiency in service: Compensation payable

April 17, 2026 366 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that negligence on part of bank in presentation of cheque within the validity period of cheque leads to ‘deficiency in service’ under the Consumer Protection Act. Accordingly, compensation entitled to be awarded to the consumer.

GSTAT Confirms Profiteering as Cinema Tickets Not Reduced After GST Rate Cut

April 17, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that maintaining ticket prices by increasing base price after GST reduction violated Section 171. It directed deposit of profiteered amount while denying penalty due to non-retrospective applicability.

Adani Case Closed as No Evidence of Anti-Competitive Conduct in Solar Tender Design

April 17, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print

The Commission found no proof that tender conditions excluded competitors or favoured select players. It held that procurement terms alone do not violate competition law.

Appeal Limitation Begins from Date of Communication, Not Issue: CESTAT Allows Appeal by Remand

April 17, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that dismissal of appeal as time-barred was improper without proof of order delivery. The matter was remanded for verification of communication date.

Bank Account Freeze for Deceased Father’s GST Dues Quashed Due to Lack of Notice: Bombay HC

April 17, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was attachment of a taxpayer’s bank account for another person’s dues without notice. The Court held such action invalid due to violation of natural justice and lack of prior liability determination.

CESTAT Upholds Excise Rule 25 Penalty Despite No Fraud; Allows Appropriation of Duty Already Paid

April 17, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether penalty can be imposed without fraud or suppression. The Tribunal upheld penalty, holding that Rule 25 read with Section 11AC allows up to 10% penalty even without mens rea.

Telangana HC Dismisses GST Writ Petition for Lack of Territorial Jurisdiction

April 17, 2026 255 Views 0 comment Print

The Court declined to entertain the writ petition as no part of the cause of action arose within its territorial jurisdiction. It allowed withdrawal with liberty to approach the appropriate forum.

Service Tax Refund Cannot Be Denied on Car Parking and Rent-a-Cab Credits: CESTAT Chennai

April 17, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that denial of CENVAT credit on car parking and rent-a-cab services was unsustainable as the issue is settled in favour of taxpayers, leading to allowance of refund.

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