![No Penalty or Redemption Fine if Confiscation of Goods is Set Aside by Customs Tribunal: CESTAT [read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043841-chennai-cestat-no-penalty-cestat-redemption-goods-customs-tribunal-cestat-taxscan-1.webp "No Penalty or Redemption Fine if Confiscation of Goods is Set Aside by Customs Tribunal: CESTAT [read Order]")
No Penalty or Redemption Fine if Confiscation of Goods is Set Aside by Customs Tribunal: CESTAT [read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), while hearing a matter filed by the Commissioner of Customs,...
![CESTAT Rules Service Tax Payable on Printing Charge: Exemption Under S.No. 30 of Notification 25/2012-ST Not Applicable [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043642-cestat-cestat-delhi-service-tax-service-tax-on-printing-charge-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Rules Service Tax Payable on Printing Charge: Exemption Under S.No. 30 of Notification 25/2012-ST Not Applicable [Read Order]")
![Moisture and Ash Content Not Tested Properly for Areca Nuts’ Raw or Roasted Classification: Madras HC Remands Matter to Customs Commissioner [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043785-madras-hc-areca-nuts-raw-roasted-customs-commissioner-taxscan.webp "Moisture and Ash Content Not Tested Properly for Areca Nuts’ Raw or Roasted Classification: Madras HC Remands Matter to Customs Commissioner [Read Order]")
![Plea for Provisional Release of Goods: Madras HC Orders Customs to Decide Representation Based on SCs Navshakti Industries Ruling [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043784-plea-for-provisional-release-provisional-release-of-goods-madras-hc-taxscan.webp "Plea for Provisional Release of Goods: Madras HC Orders Customs to Decide Representation Based on SCs Navshakti Industries Ruling [Read Order]")
![Extended Limitation Period Not Sustainable Without Suppression: CESTAT Faults Department for Failing to Scrutinize Returns [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043623-extended-limitation-period-extended-limitation-period-not-sustainable-taxscan.webp "Extended Limitation Period Not Sustainable Without Suppression: CESTAT Faults Department for Failing to Scrutinize Returns [Read Order]")
Madras HC Quashes Customs Order for Denial of Duty Drawback Claim of 2015 Without Issuing Mandatory Deficiency Memo u/r 13(3)(a) [Read Order]
The Madras High Court, in a recent ruling, quashed the order passed by the Assistant Commissioner of Customs denying duty drawback claims filed in 2015. The Court held that the customs authority...
![Madras HC Quashes Customs Order for Denial of Duty Drawback Claim of 2015 Without Issuing Mandatory Deficiency Memo u/r 13(3)(a) [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043684-customs-order-madras-hc-mandatory-deficiency-memo-taxscan.webp "Madras HC Quashes Customs Order for Denial of Duty Drawback Claim of 2015 Without Issuing Mandatory Deficiency Memo u/r 13(3)(a) [Read Order]")
Massive Crackdown: Over 1,000 Copper Importers Receive Notices Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion Under ASEAN Trade Pact
In a major crackdown, customs authorities across India have issued show-cause notices (SCNs) to more than 1,000 copper importers for allegedly evading customs duties. Some reports suggest that the...
Finance Ministry Revises Customs Tariff Values for Palm Oil, Soya Bean Oil, Gold and Silver, and Areca Nuts
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), under the Ministry of Finance, has issued Notification No. 42/2025-Customs (N.T.), dated June 11, 2025, updating the customs tariff value...
Service Tax Demand on Ad Space Sales Pre-2014 Not Sustainable Under Section 66D(g): CESTAT [Read Order]
The Delhi bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the service tax demand on advertisement space sales prior to 2014 is not sustainable under Section 66D(g)...
![Service Tax Demand on Ad Space Sales Pre-2014 Not Sustainable Under Section 66D(g): CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043631-service-tax-demad-site-img.webp "Service Tax Demand on Ad Space Sales Pre-2014 Not Sustainable Under Section 66D(g): CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Service Tax Demand on Ad Space Sales Pre-2014 Not Sustainable Under Section 66D(g): CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043609-cestat-service-tax-demand-service-tax-taxscan.webp "Service Tax Demand on Ad Space Sales Pre-2014 Not Sustainable Under Section 66D(g): CESTAT [Read Order]")
Fulfilment of Conditions of Customs Notification Not Applicable When goods imported were destroyed in fire: CESTAT Allows Customs Duty Redemption to Piramal Enterprises [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Chennai bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) allowed the customs duty redemption to Piramal Enterprises as the fulfilment of Conditions...
![Fulfilment of Conditions of Customs Notification Not Applicable When goods imported were destroyed in fire: CESTAT Allows Customs Duty Redemption to Piramal Enterprises [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/13/2043551-customs-notification-cestat-taxscan.webp "Fulfilment of Conditions of Customs Notification Not Applicable When goods imported were destroyed in fire: CESTAT Allows Customs Duty Redemption to Piramal Enterprises [Read Order]")
Refund Claim Filed Under Regular Notification Instead of SEZ One Treated as Procedural Lapse: CESTAT Allows ₹2.92 Cr Refund [Read Order]
The Chandigarh Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT )allowed a refund claim of ₹2.92 crore, holding that filing under the regular notification instead of the Special ...
![Refund Claim Filed Under Regular Notification Instead of SEZ One Treated as Procedural Lapse: CESTAT Allows ₹2.92 Cr Refund [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/12/2043026-refund-claim-sez-cestat-taxscan.webp "Refund Claim Filed Under Regular Notification Instead of SEZ One Treated as Procedural Lapse: CESTAT Allows ₹2.92 Cr Refund [Read Order]")