Manu Sharma
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ICAI announces Online Panel of Experts for addressing Bank Branch Audit Queries
The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced an Online Panel of Experts...
![[BREAKING] GSTAT Website Live Now: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answered](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GSTAT.jpg "[BREAKING] GSTAT Website Live Now: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answered")
![Quantity of Jewellery under Limit prescribed by Circular: ITAT directs Deletion of S.69B Income Tax Addition [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-ITAT-Bangalore-Section-69B-of-the-Income-Tax-Act-Income-Tax-Addition-taxscan.jpg "Quantity of Jewellery under Limit prescribed by Circular: ITAT directs Deletion of S.69B Income Tax Addition [Read Order]")
![Setback to Sony India as ITAT dismisses Low Tax Effect Plea in non-TDS/TCS Deduction in Double Taxation Matter [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-ITAT-Bangalore-Sony-India-tax-case-TDS-TCS-TDS-Deduction-TAXSCAN.jpg "Setback to Sony India as ITAT dismisses Low Tax Effect Plea in non-TDS/TCS Deduction in Double Taxation Matter [Read Order]")
![AI proposes, Tribunal Disposes! Bengaluru ITAT Bench in Soup after AI-generated Order cites non-existent Cases [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-ITAT-Bengaluru-AI-generated-Order-ITAT-Bengaluru-AI-generated-order-case-TAXSCAN.jpg "AI proposes, Tribunal Disposes! Bengaluru ITAT Bench in Soup after AI-generated Order cites non-existent Cases [Read Order]")
New Criminal Law Provisions on Rights on Arrest Applicable to GST/Customs Act Arrests: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has delivered a major on the scope of arrest powers under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act and the Customs Act, affirming the applicability of procedural safeguards outlined in...
ITAT allows S.80G Deduction for donation out of CSR funds to PM National Relief Fund [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai Bench, in a recent ruling, has allowed a deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act for a donation made out of Corporate Social Responsibility...
![ITAT allows S.80G Deduction for donation out of CSR funds to PM National Relief Fund [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-CSR-funds-PM-National-Relief-Fund-Section-80G-of-Income-Tax-Act-TAXSCAN.jpg "ITAT allows S.80G Deduction for donation out of CSR funds to PM National Relief Fund [Read Order]")
AO not Legally Entitled to Calculates Sales on Hypothetical Basis ignoring Evidence: ITAT [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Lucknow Bench, has ruled that Assessing Officer (AO) is not legally entitled to estimate sales on a hypothetical basis while ignoring documentary evidence....
![AO not Legally Entitled to Calculates Sales on Hypothetical Basis ignoring Evidence: ITAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-ITAT-Lucknow-ITAT-case-on-hypothetical-sales-calculation-TAXSCAN.jpg "AO not Legally Entitled to Calculates Sales on Hypothetical Basis ignoring Evidence: ITAT [Read Order]")
Leasing of Scaffolding Equipment liable to VAT as "Deemed Sale", no Transfer of Ownership: CESTAT quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]
In a landmark decision, the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Bench at Ahmedabad has quashed a hefty service tax demand imposed. The tribunal held that leasing of...
![Leasing of Scaffolding Equipment liable to VAT as Deemed Sale, no Transfer of Ownership: CESTAT quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Deemed-Sale.jpg "Leasing of Scaffolding Equipment liable to VAT as Deemed Sale, no Transfer of Ownership: CESTAT quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
Relief to Saibaba NGO from Natural Justice Violation as ITAT remands S.80G Trust Registration for Fresh Adjudication [Read Order]
In a relief to Saibaba Bahuuddheshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Pune Bench, has set aside the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemption) [CIT(E)], Pune’s orders...
![Relief to Saibaba NGO from Natural Justice Violation as ITAT remands S.80G Trust Registration for Fresh Adjudication [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-ITAT-Pune-Saibaba-NGO-tax-case-Relief-to-Saibaba-NGO-Natural-Justice-Violation-TAXSCAN.jpg "Relief to Saibaba NGO from Natural Justice Violation as ITAT remands S.80G Trust Registration for Fresh Adjudication [Read Order]")
![CBDT issues Guidance Circular on Application of Principal Purpose Tests Under DTAA [Read Circular]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/CBDT-Central-Board-of-Direct-Taxes-DTAA-Application-of-Principal-Purpose-CBDT-issues-Guidance-taxscan.jpg "CBDT issues Guidance Circular on Application of Principal Purpose Tests Under DTAA [Read Circular]")
Continuous Absence of Assessee during Income Tax Appeal Proceedings: ITAT dismisses Appeal [Read Order]
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Ahmedabad Bench, has dismissed the appeal filed by Somnath Kelavni Mandal, a trust managing educational institution, due to non-prosecution and continuous...
![Continuous Absence of Assessee during Income Tax Appeal Proceedings: ITAT dismisses Appeal [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ITAT-ITAT-Ahmedabad-Income-Tax-Appeal-Income-Tax-Income-tax-updates-TAXSCAN.jpg "Continuous Absence of Assessee during Income Tax Appeal Proceedings: ITAT dismisses Appeal [Read Order]")