![Subscription & Redemption of Liquid Mutual Fund Units cannot be Termed as “Trading of Goods”, Exemption Not Allowable: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/liquid-mutual-funds.jpg "Subscription & Redemption of Liquid Mutual Fund Units cannot be Termed as “Trading of Goods”, Exemption Not Allowable: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Subscription & Redemption of Liquid Mutual Fund Units cannot be Termed as “Trading of Goods”, Exemption Not Allowable: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that subscription and redemption of liquid mutual fund...
![CESTAT allows 12% Interest on Delayed Refund of Service Tax Paid by Mistake [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tax-refund-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT allows 12% Interest on Delayed Refund of Service Tax Paid by Mistake [Read Order]")
![‘Appropriate rate of Duty’ used in Excise Notification is same for finished goods cleared on payment of duty at ‘Nil’ rate”: CESTAT sets aside Duty Demand [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Demand-of-Excise-Duty-Excise-Duty-Evade-Tax-CESTAT-Demanding-Duty-CESTAT-sets-aside-order-Demanding-Duty-taxscan.jpg "‘Appropriate rate of Duty’ used in Excise Notification is same for finished goods cleared on payment of duty at ‘Nil’ rate”: CESTAT sets aside Duty Demand [Read Order]")
![CESTAT Overturns Service Tax Ruling, Remands Case for Re-evaluation of Employment Contracts and Tax Liability [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tax-Liability-1.jpg "CESTAT Overturns Service Tax Ruling, Remands Case for Re-evaluation of Employment Contracts and Tax Liability [Read Order]")
![CESTAT Orders Interest on Rs. 20 Lakh Refund Delayed by Jurisdiction Confusion [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jurisdiction-CESTAT-Refund-taxscan.jpg "CESTAT Orders Interest on Rs. 20 Lakh Refund Delayed by Jurisdiction Confusion [Read Order]")
CESTAT Slams Service Tax Dept for Shortcut Approach in Taxing Entire Contract Without Examining Bills or Invoices [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) criticized the Service Tax Department for adopting a shortcut approach in taxing the entire contract value of...
![CESTAT Slams Service Tax Dept for Shortcut Approach in Taxing Entire Contract Without Examining Bills or Invoices [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Invoices-Service-Tax-Dept-Examining-Bills-taxscan.jpg "CESTAT Slams Service Tax Dept for Shortcut Approach in Taxing Entire Contract Without Examining Bills or Invoices [Read Order]")
Mismatch in ITR and ST-3 Returns: CESTAT Deletes Penalty, Emphasizes Verification Before Raising Service Tax Demands [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) deleted a service tax penalty, holding that a mismatch between income declared in Income Tax Returns (ITR) and...
![Mismatch in ITR and ST-3 Returns: CESTAT Deletes Penalty, Emphasizes Verification Before Raising Service Tax Demands [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mismatch-in-ITR-and-ST-3.jpg "Mismatch in ITR and ST-3 Returns: CESTAT Deletes Penalty, Emphasizes Verification Before Raising Service Tax Demands [Read Order]")
Customs Broker Fails to Verify Importer’s Credentials u/r 10(n) of CBLR: CESTAT Upholds Forfeiture of Security Deposit [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that failure to verify the importer’s credentials as mandated under Regulation 10(n) of the Customs Brokers...
![Customs Broker Fails to Verify Importer’s Credentials u/r 10(n) of CBLR: CESTAT Upholds Forfeiture of Security Deposit [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Customs-broker-penalty.jpg "Customs Broker Fails to Verify Importer’s Credentials u/r 10(n) of CBLR: CESTAT Upholds Forfeiture of Security Deposit [Read Order]")
![Services Directly Linked to Power Transmission and Distribution Eligible for Exemption: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GST-Electricity-Transmission-Distribution-Charges-Orissa-HC-taxscan.jpg "Services Directly Linked to Power Transmission and Distribution Eligible for Exemption: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]
In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) New Delhi quashed a ₹45.95 crore excise duty demand on Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL), holding that...
![Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jindal-Steel-Power.jpg "Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]")
Rejecting Paper Cup Machines' Transaction Value Merely Relying on Earlier Set-Aside Order is Unsustainable: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) of Delhi bench has held that rejection of the transaction value of paper cup machines based solely on previous...
![Rejecting Paper Cup Machines Transaction Value Merely Relying on Earlier Set-Aside Order is Unsustainable: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/paper-cup-machine-site-img.jpg "Rejecting Paper Cup Machines Transaction Value Merely Relying on Earlier Set-Aside Order is Unsustainable: CESTAT [Read Order]")