The Tribunal held that CENVAT credit cannot be denied merely for non-submission of challans when supplier certification and evidence of tax payment exist. The ruling clarifies that substantive compliance prevails over procedural lapses.
The tribunal examined whether the quantity of misappropriated inputs could be revised in remand proceedings. It held that unchallenged earlier findings attain finality and cannot be altered. The key takeaway is that remand cannot reopen settled issues without appeal.
The Tribunal held that total business turnover, including non-taxable income, must be considered for exemption eligibility. Since the threshold was exceeded, refund was rightly rejected.
The issue was whether TCS applies to compounding fees collected from illegal mining activities. The court held that Section 206C(1C) applies only where rights are transferred through lease or licence. The key takeaway is that absence of contractual or legal rights excludes TCS liability.
The Tribunal examined whether government grant-in-aid constituted taxable consideration. It held that reimbursement of capital expenditure without service linkage is not liable to service tax.
The Tribunal held that tobacco pouches under 10 grams are exempt from MRP-based valuation under Rule 34. As a result, Section 4A excise duty was not applicable.
Authorities denied GST reimbursement on scrap treating it as non-specified goods. The court found this interpretation inconsistent with the scheme’s definition and exclusion list. The key takeaway is that benefits cannot be denied on grounds not supported by the notification.
Supreme Court held that section 64(d) of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 restricts Multi-State Co-operative Society investment only to entities in the same line of business. Accordingly, Multi-State Co-operative Society is ineligible to submit resolution plan for corporate debtor which doesn’t operate in same line of business.
Supreme Court held that borrower doesn’t possess any legal right to a personal hearing by banks before classifying their account as fraud account. Accordingly, the civil appeal is partly allowed.
The Tribunal invalidated reassessment proceedings since the Section 148 notice was issued after 01.04.2021, making it time-barred. The ruling reinforces strict limitation compliance for reopening cases.
