![CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand of Rs. 3.44 Crore on Promotional Marketing Activities [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-CESTAT-Delhi-Service-Tax-Demand-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand of Rs. 3.44 Crore on Promotional Marketing Activities [Read Order]")
CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand of Rs. 3.44 Crore on Promotional Marketing Activities [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) upheld the Rs. 3.44 crore service tax demand related to the...
![Charge of Clandestine Removal Must be Proved with Corroborative Evidence: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Charge-Clandestine-Removal-Proved-Corroborative-Evidence-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.webp "Charge of Clandestine Removal Must be Proved with Corroborative Evidence: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Freight and Insurance Income Not Taxable Under Service Tax: CESTAT Quashes ₹26.94 Crore Demand Against BHEL [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Relief-to-BHEL-CESTAT-Rules-Liquidated-Damages-Not-Liable-to-Service-Tax-TAXSCAN.jpg "Freight and Insurance Income Not Taxable Under Service Tax: CESTAT Quashes ₹26.94 Crore Demand Against BHEL [Read Order]")
![Excise Duty Demand based Solely on Input-Output Norms without Clandestine Activity Evidence: CESTAT quashes Demand [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Input-Output-Norms.jpg "Excise Duty Demand based Solely on Input-Output Norms without Clandestine Activity Evidence: CESTAT quashes Demand [Read Order]")
![Relief for Nokia India: CESTAT allows Refund of Excess CVD, Rules Challenge to Original Assessment Not Mandatory [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nokia-India-CESTAT-Refund-of-Excess-CVD-Rules-Challenge-Original-Assessment-Mandatory-TAXSCAN.webp "Relief for Nokia India: CESTAT allows Refund of Excess CVD, Rules Challenge to Original Assessment Not Mandatory [Read Order]")
Setback for Royal Enfield: CESTAT Rejects ₹1.79 Cr Refund Claim on SIPCOT Charges Over 31-Day Delay [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that Royal Enfield Motors’ claim for refund of Rs. 1.79 crore in service tax paid on SIPCOT development...
![Setback for Royal Enfield: CESTAT Rejects ₹1.79 Cr Refund Claim on SIPCOT Charges Over 31-Day Delay [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Setback-Royal-Enfield-CESTAT-Rejects-Refund-Claim-SIPCOT-taxscan.jpg "Setback for Royal Enfield: CESTAT Rejects ₹1.79 Cr Refund Claim on SIPCOT Charges Over 31-Day Delay [Read Order]")
Win for Dabur India: CESTAT Classifies ‘Lemoneez’ as Fruit Juice Attracting 12% GST, Rejects Soft Drink Concentrate Label [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that Dabur India’s imported product ‘Lemoneez’ is classifiable as fruit juice under Tariff Item 2009 31 00,...
![Win for Dabur India: CESTAT Classifies ‘Lemoneez’ as Fruit Juice Attracting 12% GST, Rejects Soft Drink Concentrate Label [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dabur-India-CESTAT-Classifies-Lemoneez-Fruit-Juice-Attracting-GST-Rejects-Soft-Drink-Concentrate-Label-TAXSCAN.jpg "Win for Dabur India: CESTAT Classifies ‘Lemoneez’ as Fruit Juice Attracting 12% GST, Rejects Soft Drink Concentrate Label [Read Order]")
Customs Cannot Disregard Country of Origin Without Proper Verification: CESTAT Sets Aside Duty Demand [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that customs authorities cannot disregard a Certificate of Origin (COO) issued under a Free Trade Agreement...
![Customs Cannot Disregard Country of Origin Without Proper Verification: CESTAT Sets Aside Duty Demand [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Customs-Disregard-Country-Proper-Verification-CESTAT-Duty-Demand-TAXSCAN.jpeg "Customs Cannot Disregard Country of Origin Without Proper Verification: CESTAT Sets Aside Duty Demand [Read Order]")
Stainless Steel Exporter Receives SCN 6 Years After Export: CESTAT quashes Proceedings as Time-Barred [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that proceedings initiated under the Customs Act are void if the show cause notice (SCN) is issued beyond...
![Stainless Steel Exporter Receives SCN 6 Years After Export: CESTAT quashes Proceedings as Time-Barred [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stainless-Steel-Exporter-SCN-Export-CESTAT-Proceedings-Time-Barred-taxscan.jpg "Stainless Steel Exporter Receives SCN 6 Years After Export: CESTAT quashes Proceedings as Time-Barred [Read Order]")
Relief for Importer: CESTAT Caps Redemption Fine at 10% and Penalty at 5% of Re-Determined Value [Read Order]
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) provided partial relief to an importer by capping the redemption fine at 10% of the re-determined value while...
![Relief for Importer: CESTAT Caps Redemption Fine at 10% and Penalty at 5% of Re-Determined Value [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/penalty-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Relief for Importer: CESTAT Caps Redemption Fine at 10% and Penalty at 5% of Re-Determined Value [Read Order]")
Delay in Filing Service Tax Refund Claim, Refund is Strictly Bound by Statutory Limit: CESTAT dismisses Royal Enfield’s Appeal [Read Order]
In a major setback to Royal Enfield, the Chennai Bench of Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that a refund of service tax is strictly bound by statutory time limit...
![Delay in Filing Service Tax Refund Claim, Refund is Strictly Bound by Statutory Limit: CESTAT dismisses Royal Enfield’s Appeal [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Delay-in-Filing-Service-Tax-Refund-Claim-Refund-is-Strictly-Bound-Statutory-Limit-CESTAT-Royal-Enfields-Appeal-taxscan.jpg "Delay in Filing Service Tax Refund Claim, Refund is Strictly Bound by Statutory Limit: CESTAT dismisses Royal Enfield’s Appeal [Read Order]")
Challans Lost Due to Storage Issues: CESTAT Finds Service Tax Paid under Wrong Head, Declares No Shortfall [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that Bhogjora Enterprise had fully discharged its service tax liability, finding that a portion of the tax...
![Challans Lost Due to Storage Issues: CESTAT Finds Service Tax Paid under Wrong Head, Declares No Shortfall [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-Tax-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.jpg "Challans Lost Due to Storage Issues: CESTAT Finds Service Tax Paid under Wrong Head, Declares No Shortfall [Read Order]")