The Tribunal held that delay due to lack of awareness and administrative oversight constituted sufficient cause. It set aside the rejection as the condonation request was not considered and remanded the case.
Tribunal examined whether assembly of RLMS units under a turnkey contract constituted manufacture. It held that on-site assembly and integration of components did not result in excisable goods. The ruling clarifies that such project-based activities are not liable to excise duty.
The Tribunal examined whether fund transfers to overseas branches constituted taxable services. It found no evidence of any service being rendered or received in India. The ruling held that mere transfer of funds for operational expenses does not attract service tax.
The tribunal held that default arose after valid invocation of the corporate guarantee and non-payment within the notice period. It ruled that the Section 7 petition was within limitation and debt and default were established.
The tribunal held that alleged disputes on quality were raised only after the demand notice and lacked prior evidence. It admitted the petition after finding operational debt and default clearly established.
The court held that amounts received under interim orders cannot be taxed as income when the dispute is unresolved. Taxability arises only after final adjudication crystallizes the right.
The court examined whether penalty and detention without notifying the known owner violated natural justice. Interim relief allowed release of goods on deposit.
The Court examined allegations of fraudulent ITC claims and found that the petitioner’s actions were bona fide. It held that no offence was established and granted anticipatory bail with conditions.
The court held that seizure and prohibition orders cannot continue without a confiscation proposal. The absence of such proceedings led to quashing of the orders.
The Court examined a challenge to an assessment order involving ITC reversal and interest liability. It held that failure to exercise statutory options for reduced penalty justified dismissal of the writ.
