![Commissioner (Appeals) Failed to Address Allegations and Defence: CESTAT Orders Re-examination in Import Misdeclaration [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/19/500x300_2050374-cestat-cestat-new-delhi-import-misdicaration-taxscan.webp "Commissioner (Appeals) Failed to Address Allegations and Defence: CESTAT Orders Re-examination in Import Misdeclaration [Read Order]")
Commissioner (Appeals) Failed to Address Allegations and Defence: CESTAT Orders Re-examination in Import Misdeclaration [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) set aside an order passed by the Commissioner of Customs...
![Win for Shipping Line: CESTAT Rules SCMTR Does Not Require Waiver of Detention Charges Beyond 60 Days [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/19/250x150_2050442-central-excise-valuation-independent-seller-cestat-taxscan.webp "Win for Shipping Line: CESTAT Rules SCMTR Does Not Require Waiver of Detention Charges Beyond 60 Days [Read Order]")
![Win for Hindustan Unilever: CESTAT Confirms Classification of Petroleum Jelly Products like Aloe Vera and Baby Variants as Skincare Preparations [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/250x150_2050163-hindustan-unilever-cestat-aloe-vera-taxscan.webp "Win for Hindustan Unilever: CESTAT Confirms Classification of Petroleum Jelly Products like Aloe Vera and Baby Variants as Skincare Preparations [Read Order]")
![WAPs with MIMO but Without LTE Standards Eligible for Customs Duty Exemption: CESTAT Overrules Depts Interpretation [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/250x150_2049986-site-img-2.webp "WAPs with MIMO but Without LTE Standards Eligible for Customs Duty Exemption: CESTAT Overrules Depts Interpretation [Read Order]")
![Customs Authorities Can Issue Notices Even If a Trade Agreement Exists: Bombay HC Upholds SCN Against Importers [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/250x150_2049970-customs-customs-authorities-issue-notices-trade-agreement-exists-taxscan.webp "Customs Authorities Can Issue Notices Even If a Trade Agreement Exists: Bombay HC Upholds SCN Against Importers [Read Order]")
Use of Imported Raw Materials Does Not Disqualify Customs Exemption If DTA Goods Are Made from Indigenous Inputs: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the use of imported raw materials does not disqualify a 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU) from...
![Use of Imported Raw Materials Does Not Disqualify Customs Exemption If DTA Goods Are Made from Indigenous Inputs: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2049955-imported-raw-materials.webp "Use of Imported Raw Materials Does Not Disqualify Customs Exemption If DTA Goods Are Made from Indigenous Inputs: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Customs House Agent Cannot Be Penalized Without Direct Evidence or Involvement in Alleged Undervaluation: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that a Customs House Agent (CHA) cannot be penalized without direct evidence or involvement in the alleged...
![Customs House Agent Cannot Be Penalized Without Direct Evidence or Involvement in Alleged Undervaluation: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2049947-cestat-mumbai-customs-house-penalized-taxscan.webp "Customs House Agent Cannot Be Penalized Without Direct Evidence or Involvement in Alleged Undervaluation: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Madras HC Strikes Down Central Excise R.8(4) Ultra Vires, Quashes Demand Orders With Fresh Hearing [Read Order]
The Madras High Court has struck down Rule 8(4) of the Central Excise Rules, 2001 and 2002, declaring it inconsistent with Rules 3 and 4 of the Cenvat Credit Rules, 2001 and 2002, and ultra vires...
![Madras HC Strikes Down Central Excise R.8(4) Ultra Vires, Quashes Demand Orders With Fresh Hearing [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2050001-cdc7d6e5-d824-4c7f-9a74-7a7ef9c5ac5b.jfif "Madras HC Strikes Down Central Excise R.8(4) Ultra Vires, Quashes Demand Orders With Fresh Hearing [Read Order]")
Mere wrong availment of Cenvat Credit cannot be equated with suppression of fact, fraud intent to evade duty: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Mumbai bench held that mere wrong availment of cenvat credit cannot be equated with suppression of fact, fraud...
![Mere wrong availment of Cenvat Credit cannot be equated with suppression of fact, fraud intent to evade duty: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2049756-cenvat-credit-cestat-taxscan.webp "Mere wrong availment of Cenvat Credit cannot be equated with suppression of fact, fraud intent to evade duty: CESTAT [Read Order]")
26 pieces of Gold Biscuit Smuggling: CESTAT Sets aside Penalty imposed under Customs Act In Absence of Documentory Evidence Showing Involvement [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) set aside the penalty imposed under the Customs Act, 1962 without documentary evidence showing involvement. ...
![26 pieces of Gold Biscuit Smuggling: CESTAT Sets aside Penalty imposed under Customs Act In Absence of Documentory Evidence Showing Involvement [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/500x300_2049789-gold-biscuit-smuggling-taxscan.webp "26 pieces of Gold Biscuit Smuggling: CESTAT Sets aside Penalty imposed under Customs Act In Absence of Documentory Evidence Showing Involvement [Read Order]")
Relief to Retired Central Excise Officer: Madras HC Bars Dept from Acting on Caste Certificate Allegations [Read Order]
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently granted relief to a retired Central Excise officer by quashing an order that community doubt on the validity of his caste certificate from 1977,...
![Relief to Retired Central Excise Officer: Madras HC Bars Dept from Acting on Caste Certificate Allegations [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/17/500x300_2046259-relief-to-retired-central-excise-officer-central-excise-officer-excise-officer-taxscan.webp "Relief to Retired Central Excise Officer: Madras HC Bars Dept from Acting on Caste Certificate Allegations [Read Order]")
Club Providing Ad Display Space Doesn’t Qualify as Advertising Agency, May Attract BAS: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that a club merely allowing space for advertisement display is not an “advertising agency” under Section...
![Club Providing Ad Display Space Doesn’t Qualify as Advertising Agency, May Attract BAS: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/17/500x300_2045970-ad-display-space-taxscan.webp "Club Providing Ad Display Space Doesn’t Qualify as Advertising Agency, May Attract BAS: CESTAT [Read Order]")