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.
![Penalty not Justified for Procedural Lapses like Late Filing of Returns in Absence of Fraud, Negligence or Intent to Evade Taxes: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/08/2094771-penalty-fraud-evade-taxes-cestat-taxscan.webp "Penalty not Justified for Procedural Lapses like Late Filing of Returns in Absence of Fraud, Negligence or Intent to Evade Taxes: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Penalty not Justified for Procedural Lapses like Late Filing of Returns in Absence of Fraud, Negligence or Intent to Evade Taxes: CESTAT [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that penalties cannot be automatically imposed for...
![Customs Broker Not Liable for Exporters’ Fraudulent Activities If Documents Were Verified and Actions Taken in Good Faith: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/08/2094815-customs-broker-liability-cestat-customs-broker-ruling-export-fraud-case-cestat-customs-brokers-licensing-regulations.webp "Customs Broker Not Liable for Exporters’ Fraudulent Activities If Documents Were Verified and Actions Taken in Good Faith: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Services Provided to SEZ Units Not Covered Under Rule 6(3) of CCR, No Reversal of Credit Required: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094667-services-sez-cestat-taxscan.webp "Services Provided to SEZ Units Not Covered Under Rule 6(3) of CCR, No Reversal of Credit Required: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Photographic Flashlights Producing Short-Duration Light Classifiable as Photographic Equipment, Not as Lamps and Lighting Fittings: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094685-photographic-flashlights-short-duration-light-photographic-equipment-taxscan.webp "Photographic Flashlights Producing Short-Duration Light Classifiable as Photographic Equipment, Not as Lamps and Lighting Fittings: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Service Tax on Passenger Service Fee (PSF) Payable by Airport Authority, Not Airlines: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094676-airport-services.webp "Service Tax on Passenger Service Fee (PSF) Payable by Airport Authority, Not Airlines: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Rajasthan HC Slams Revenue for Second Attempt to Transfer Case Despite Earlier Quashing, Calls Action Arbitrary and Unjustified [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Rajasthan High Court held that the Revenue’s repeated attempt to transfer a taxpayer’s case under Section 127 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, despite an earlier quashing by the ...
![Rajasthan HC Slams Revenue for Second Attempt to Transfer Case Despite Earlier Quashing, Calls Action Arbitrary and Unjustified [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094655-section-153c-third-party-search-cases-rajasthan-hc-income-tax-notices-taxscan.webp "Rajasthan HC Slams Revenue for Second Attempt to Transfer Case Despite Earlier Quashing, Calls Action Arbitrary and Unjustified [Read Order]")
CBIC Introduces Auto-Approval of Incentive Bank Account and IFSC Code Across All Customs Locations [Read Circular]
The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), issued Circular No. 24/2025-Customs dated 7 October 2025, announcing a new system for auto-approval of...
![CBIC Introduces Auto-Approval of Incentive Bank Account and IFSC Code Across All Customs Locations [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094632-cbic-taxscan.webp "CBIC Introduces Auto-Approval of Incentive Bank Account and IFSC Code Across All Customs Locations [Read Circular]")
Pre-Show Cause Consultation Mandatory for Service Tax Demands Exceeding ₹50 Lakhs under CBEC Circulars: Bombay HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court held that a pre-show cause consultation is mandatory for service tax demands exceeding Rs. 50 lakhs under the CBEC Circulars, and that any show cause notice...
![Pre-Show Cause Consultation Mandatory for Service Tax Demands Exceeding ₹50 Lakhs under CBEC Circulars: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094601-service-tax-cbec-circular-bombay-high-court-show-cause-notice.webp "Pre-Show Cause Consultation Mandatory for Service Tax Demands Exceeding ₹50 Lakhs under CBEC Circulars: Bombay HC [Read Order]")
Training for Government Agencies May Still Fall Under Commercial Coaching Depending on the Agreement: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that training programs conducted for government departments can fall under the category of commercial ...
![Training for Government Agencies May Still Fall Under Commercial Coaching Depending on the Agreement: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094518-whatsapp-image-2025-10-07-at-103212-am.webp "Training for Government Agencies May Still Fall Under Commercial Coaching Depending on the Agreement: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Services Involving Accommodation Without Transport Cannot Be Taxed as Tour Operator Service: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that services involving accommodation without transportation cannot be classified as tour operator ...
![Services Involving Accommodation Without Transport Cannot Be Taxed as Tour Operator Service: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/10/07/2094504-tax-tour-service-taxscan.webp "Services Involving Accommodation Without Transport Cannot Be Taxed as Tour Operator Service: CESTAT [Read Order]")