Kavi Priya
Content writer at Taxscan with a passion for clear, engaging legal content. I simplify tax and law topics while sharpening my research and communication skills.
![Service Tax Demand Cannot be Raised Merely on Accounting Differences Without Identifying Taxable Service: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/17/500x300_2120218-service-tax-demand-taxscan.webp "Service Tax Demand Cannot be Raised Merely on Accounting Differences Without Identifying Taxable Service: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Service Tax Demand Cannot be Raised Merely on Accounting Differences Without Identifying Taxable Service: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that service tax demand cannot be raised merely based on ...
![SCN & Adjudication Order Not Properly Served, Returned “Unclaimed”: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/17/250x150_2120214-scn-adjudication-order-not-properly-served-returned-unclaime-cestat-sets-aside-service-tax-demand-taxscan.webp "SCN & Adjudication Order Not Properly Served, Returned “Unclaimed”: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
![Hiring Global Speakers for Media Summit Does Not Constitute ‘Event Management Service’: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/250x150_2120146-hiring-global-speakers-media-summit-constitute-event-management-service-supreme-court-taxscan.webp "Hiring Global Speakers for Media Summit Does Not Constitute ‘Event Management Service’: Supreme Court [Read Judgement]")
![Blasting Services for Digging Wells for Farmers Qualify as Agricultural Services: CESTAT Sets Aside Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/250x150_2120141-blasting-services-digging-wells-farmers-qualify-agricultural-services-cestat-tax-demand-taxscan.webp "Blasting Services for Digging Wells for Farmers Qualify as Agricultural Services: CESTAT Sets Aside Tax Demand [Read Order]")
![Postal Export Amendment Regulations, 2026: Govt Introduces New Electronic Forms for E-Commerce and Other Postal Exports [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/250x150_2120105-postal-export-amendment-regulations-2026-taxscan.webp "Postal Export Amendment Regulations, 2026: Govt Introduces New Electronic Forms for E-Commerce and Other Postal Exports [Read Order]")
Mutual Funds Regulations, 2026: SEBI Introduces Comprehensive Framework Governing AMCs, Trustees and Mutual Fund Schemes
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 2026 replacing the old mutual fund regulations. The rules apply to mutual funds, sponsors, trustees,...
![FinMin Revises Customs Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Gold, Silver and Brass Scrap [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/500x300_2120089-finmin-revises-customs-tariff-values-edible-oils-gold-silver-brass-scrap-taxscan.webp "FinMin Revises Customs Tariff Values for Edible Oils, Gold, Silver and Brass Scrap [Read Notification]")
![FinMin Notifies Inclusion of Electronic Postal Exports u/s 84 of Customs Act [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/500x300_2120081-finmin-notifies-inclusion-electronic-postal-exports-customs-act-taxscan.webp "FinMin Notifies Inclusion of Electronic Postal Exports u/s 84 of Customs Act [Read Notification]")
Income Tax Dept Cannot Order Special Audit Without Valid DIN Based Approval: Bombay HC Holds Proceedings Void Ab Initio [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court held that the Income Tax Department cannot order a special audit without a valid prior approval carrying a Document Identification Number (DIN) and that...
![Income Tax Dept Cannot Order Special Audit Without Valid DIN Based Approval: Bombay HC Holds Proceedings Void Ab Initio [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/500x300_2120048-bombay-high-court-income-tax-department-void-ab-initio-special-audit-special-audit-approval-din-based-approval-income-tax-special-audit-taxscan.webp "Income Tax Dept Cannot Order Special Audit Without Valid DIN Based Approval: Bombay HC Holds Proceedings Void Ab Initio [Read Order]")
Himachal Pradesh SGST Dept. Authorizes GST Officers as “Proper Officers” for Powers u/s 74A and 75 of HPGST Act [Read Circular]
The Himachal Pradesh government has given more legal powers to officers of the State Taxes and Excise Department working in the GST wing. This decision was announced through an official office...
![Himachal Pradesh SGST Dept. Authorizes GST Officers as “Proper Officers” for Powers u/s 74A and 75 of HPGST Act [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/500x300_2120050-himachal-pradesh-sgst-authorizes-gst-officers-proper-officers-hpgst-act-taxscan.webp "Himachal Pradesh SGST Dept. Authorizes GST Officers as “Proper Officers” for Powers u/s 74A and 75 of HPGST Act [Read Circular]")
Six-Month Procedural Limitation Under Service Tax Notification cannot be Pressed to Deny SEZ Refund: CESTAT in Renault Nissan Case [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the six-month time limit under Notification No. 9/2009-ST cannot be pressed to deny refund of service...
![Six-Month Procedural Limitation Under Service Tax Notification cannot be Pressed to Deny SEZ Refund: CESTAT in Renault Nissan Case [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/16/500x300_2120010-cestat-service-tax-decision-taxscan.webp "Six-Month Procedural Limitation Under Service Tax Notification cannot be Pressed to Deny SEZ Refund: CESTAT in Renault Nissan Case [Read Order]")
