Case Digest on Tax Refund under Income Tax Act
Income tax refund means a refund amount that is initiated by the income tax department if the amount paid in taxes exceeds the actual amount due (either by way of TDS or TCS or Advance
SCN and GST Cancellation Order is invalid when it lacks Reason and Clarity: Delhi HC [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court in a recent case has held that a Show Cause Notice ( SCN ) and Goods and Service Tax ( GST ) cancellation order is invalid when it lacks reason and clarity.
Relief to Samsung India Electronics: Delhi HC directs Re Adjudication as GST Order Passed Without Considering Reply [Read Order]
In the significant case of Samsung India Electronics  Private Limited, the Delhi High Court directed the re-adjudication as a Goods and Service Tax ( GST ) order was passed without considering the reply of the assessee.
GST Registration cannot be cancelled Merely because a Taxpayer has not filed Returns for some Period: Delhi HC [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court has held that Good and Services Tax ( GST ) registration cannot be cancelled merely because a taxpayer has not filed returns for some period. The Petitioner discontinued the business on
Central Govt unlikely to Extend Customs Duty Moratorium for e-Commerce Operators
In a significant development ahead of the World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference ( MC13 ) in Abu Dhabi, India is poised to resist extending the moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions. Citing a
No Formal Notice to Income Tax Dept in High Court Hearing: Supreme Court allows Petitioner to Raise Jurisdictional Error w.r.t. Limitation Period [Read Order]
The Supreme Court has allowed a petitioner to raise the issue of jurisdictional error vis-à-vis limitation period, as a formal notice of hearing was not issued to the Income Tax Department standing counsel in spite
Sales Tax Demand for use Invalid ST-1 Forms: Supreme Court to Hear Matter Soon [Read Judgement]
The Supreme Court has expedited the hearing process for a case revolving around sales tax demand linked to the utilisation of invalid ST-1 forms. Condoning the delay, the apex court has accepted the Special Leave
ITAT Weekly Round-Up
The stories on the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) that were published at Taxscan.in from February 17, 2024 to February 23, 2024 are analytically summarized in this Round-Up. Permitting right to use Brand
Failure to Comply CIT(A)’s Intimations despite Adequate Opportunity being Given: ITAT dismisses Ex-Parte Order Grounds [Read Order]
The Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT) dismissed the ex-parte order on grounds of failure to comply with the CIT(A)'s intimations, despite being given adequate opportunity. The assessee filed its return of
Supreme Court & High Courts Weekly Round Up
This weekly round-up analytically summarises the key tax judgments of the Supreme Court and all High Courts reported at Taxscan.in during the previous week from February 16th to February 23rd of 2024. Monetary Limits for
Personal Identity of Depositors Confirmed: ITAT upholds deletion of addition u/s 68 of Income Tax Act [Read Order]
The two member bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) Delhi, upheld the deletion of addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, confirming the personal identity of depositors.  The
Entire receipt of INR received from different entities not taxable as royalty: ITAT [Read Order]
In a major ruling the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) observed that entire receipt of Indian rupee ( INR ) received from different entities not taxable as royalty. The
Failure to Furnish Proper ITR: ITAT upholds penalty u/s 271(1) (c) of Income Tax Act
The Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) upheld a penalty imposed under Section 271(1) (c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for failure to furnish proper Income Tax Return (
Variable Licence Fee paid annually by Telecommunication Companies to DOT is Capital Expenditure: SC dismisses Review Petition [Read Order]
The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition, challenging the judgment wherein it was held that variable licence fee paid annually by telecommunication companies to DOT is capital expenditure. The Supreme Court in C.I.T., DELHI vs
Gujarat State GST Dept uncovers Fake Billing GST Scams “Aadhaar 1.0” and “Aadhaar 2.0”, Arrests 14 under GUJCTOC Act
In a significant crackdown on an alleged Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) fake billing fraud amounting to hundreds of crores, authorities have apprehended fourteen key conspirators. The individuals are now facing charges under