Manu Sharma
Manu Sharma is a tax-law enthusiast who is also a Physics Graduate deeply passionate about gaming, puzzles, technology and movies. With an eye for detail and knack for legal research, Manu plays a crucial role in curating and editing content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
No Interference required on Acceptance of Explanation for Unexplained Cash Deposits as Gifts: Karnataka HC [Read Order]
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the Settlement Commission, by accepting explanations "in the spirit of settlement," cannot be faulted or...
![Community Service Contributions by Employer as per MOU with Workers Union is Business Expenditure, rules Bombay HC in Relief to Tata Engineering [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Income-Tax-Income-Tax-Act-Bombay-High-Court-Tata-Engineering-MOU-TAXSCAN.jpg "Community Service Contributions by Employer as per MOU with Workers Union is Business Expenditure, rules Bombay HC in Relief to Tata Engineering [Read Order]")
![Non-Acceptance of letter issued by CA: Bombay HC directs re-credit of debited Rs. 8.15 Lakh GST ITC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CA-GST-ITC-GST-GST-ITC-re-credit-violation-of-natural-justice-CA-letter-rejection-taxscan.jpg "Non-Acceptance of letter issued by CA: Bombay HC directs re-credit of debited Rs. 8.15 Lakh GST ITC [Read Order]")
CBIC issues Guidelines for Second All-India Special Drive Against GST Fake Registrations [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has issued new guidelines for the second All-India Special Drive aimed at tackling fake GST registrations. The drive, set to commence on...
![CBIC issues Guidelines for Second All-India Special Drive Against GST Fake Registrations [Read Notification]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GST-Fake-Registration-CBIC-second-special-drive-GST-fraud-prevention-India-Special-drive-against-GST-fraud-TAXSCAN.jpg "CBIC issues Guidelines for Second All-India Special Drive Against GST Fake Registrations [Read Notification]")
Non-compliance with Section 151A: Bombay HC quashes Income Tax Notice u/s 148A outside Faceless Assessment by Jurisdictional AO [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court has quashed the entire process undertaken by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (AO) under Section 148A outside the faceless mechanism, noting that the scheme notified by the...
![Non-compliance with Section 151A: Bombay HC quashes Income Tax Notice u/s 148A outside Faceless Assessment by Jurisdictional AO [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bombay-High-Court-Income-Tax-Notice-Faceless-Assessment-Non-compliance-Taxscan.jpg "Non-compliance with Section 151A: Bombay HC quashes Income Tax Notice u/s 148A outside Faceless Assessment by Jurisdictional AO [Read Order]")
Settlement Consideration amounts to "Capital Gains", not "Profits in lieu of Salary": Delhi HC [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court ruled that the settlement consideration should be categorised as “capital gains” rather than "profits in lieu of salary." The petitioner, an individual resident and former...
Rs 3.7 Trillion ‘Capex Loans’ to States during FY21-FY25 to be Treated as ‘Grants’, FM Nirmala Sitharaman
In a gesture of goodwill towards the states, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday that the Centre might convert the substantial amounts provided to states into grants. Since...
Hostel Facilities provided to Existing Students during Vacation Periods also Eligible for GST Exemption: AAR [Read Order]
The Authority for Advance Rulings ( AAR ), Maharashtra has clarified the tax exemption status for hostel accommodations provided by the society under Notification 12/2017- Central Tax ( Rate ) dated...
18% GST leviable on Vada Pav, Lassi, Chaat sold at Counters located at Commercial Places with Accommodation exceeding Rs. 7500 per Day: AAR [Read Order]
The Kerala Authority for Advance Ruling ( AAR ) has ruled that counter sale of Pani Puri, Bhel Puri, Masala Puri and other chaat items like Masala Chat, Sev Puri, Samosa Chaat, Vada Pav, Pav Bhaji...
![18% GST leviable on Vada Pav, Lassi, Chaat sold at Counters located at Commercial Places with Accommodation exceeding Rs. 7500 per Day: AAR [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AAR-AAR-Kerala-GST-for-Vada-Pav-GST-for-Lassi-GST-for-Chaat-sold-GST-news-Taxscan.jpg "18% GST leviable on Vada Pav, Lassi, Chaat sold at Counters located at Commercial Places with Accommodation exceeding Rs. 7500 per Day: AAR [Read Order]")