![‘Half-Hearted Investigation by DRI’: CESTAT Remands Genuineness of Manufacturing Activity Matter for Reinvestigation [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/25/500x300_2068807-dri-investigation-taxscan.webp "‘Half-Hearted Investigation by DRI’: CESTAT Remands Genuineness of Manufacturing Activity Matter for Reinvestigation [Read Order]")
‘Half-Hearted Investigation by DRI’: CESTAT Remands Genuineness of Manufacturing Activity Matter for Reinvestigation [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) remanded a case back to the adjudicating authority, holding...
![CESTAT Rules Electronic Data Without S. 36B Certification and Statements Without S. 9D Compliance Cannot Be Used for Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/250x150_2068670-cestat-rules-electronic-data-certification-and-statements-compliance-used-excise-duty-demand-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Rules Electronic Data Without S. 36B Certification and Statements Without S. 9D Compliance Cannot Be Used for Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]")
![MOOWR Online Application Facility on Invest India Portal Extended Till 31st October 2025: CBIC Withdraws Earlier Circular [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/250x150_2068657-moowr-online-application-facility-india-portal-extended-cbic-withdraws-earlier-circular-taxscan.webp "MOOWR Online Application Facility on Invest India Portal Extended Till 31st October 2025: CBIC Withdraws Earlier Circular [Read Circular]")
Jharkhand Agricultural Marketing Board Not a Service Provider but Merely Supervisory: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the Jharkhand State Agricultural Marketing Board (JSAMB) was not liable to pay service tax as it was...
![Jharkhand Agricultural Marketing Board Not a Service Provider but Merely Supervisory: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068620-service-tax-demand-taxscan.webp "Jharkhand Agricultural Marketing Board Not a Service Provider but Merely Supervisory: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
CBIC issues Circular Clarifying Review, Revision & Appeal Authorities for CAA Orders for SCNs Issued by DGGI [Read Circular]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has issued Circular No. 250/07/2025-GST dated 24th June 2025, clarifying the review, revision and appeal procedures for Orders-in-Original...
![CBIC issues Circular Clarifying Review, Revision & Appeal Authorities for CAA Orders for SCNs Issued by DGGI [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068650-cbic-taxscan.webp "CBIC issues Circular Clarifying Review, Revision & Appeal Authorities for CAA Orders for SCNs Issued by DGGI [Read Circular]")
CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Re-Imported Rejected Diesel Generator Sets Citing Lack of Suppression [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that customs duty demands on re-imported rejected DG sets are unsustainable when the extended period is...
![CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Re-Imported Rejected Diesel Generator Sets Citing Lack of Suppression [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068605-cestat-customs-duty-demand-re-imported-rejected-diesel-generator-citing-lack-of-suppression-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Quashes Customs Duty Demand on Re-Imported Rejected Diesel Generator Sets Citing Lack of Suppression [Read Order]")
‘Bunching’ Impermissible under GST Act: Madras HC Says SCN can be Issued based on Monthly Returns if Annual Filing Pending [Read Order]
“The GST Act permits only for issuance of show cause notice based on the tax period” said the Madras High Court while quashing the Show Cause Notice ( SCNs ) issued to multiple taxpayers which bunched...
![‘Bunching’ Impermissible under GST Act: Madras HC Says SCN can be Issued based on Monthly Returns if Annual Filing Pending [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068646-scn-taxscan.webp "‘Bunching’ Impermissible under GST Act: Madras HC Says SCN can be Issued based on Monthly Returns if Annual Filing Pending [Read Order]")
Crude Shea Butter with High FFA Not Edible Grade: CESTAT Denies Customs Duty Exemption under Notification [Read Order]
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that crude shea butter with high free fatty acid content is not of edible grade and is not eligible for...
![Crude Shea Butter with High FFA Not Edible Grade: CESTAT Denies Customs Duty Exemption under Notification [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068594-customs-duty-exemption-taxscan.webp "Crude Shea Butter with High FFA Not Edible Grade: CESTAT Denies Customs Duty Exemption under Notification [Read Order]")
Free Material Supplied by NTPC for Maintenance Services Cannot Be Included in Gross Value for Service Tax Abatement: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that free material supplied by NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) for maintenance services...
![Free Material Supplied by NTPC for Maintenance Services Cannot Be Included in Gross Value for Service Tax Abatement: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/24/500x300_2068592-cestat-hyderabad-ntpc-free-material-supplied-taxscan.webp "Free Material Supplied by NTPC for Maintenance Services Cannot Be Included in Gross Value for Service Tax Abatement: CESTAT [Read Order]")