Demand for Service Tax Solely based on ST-3 Returns vs. Trial Balance differences unjustified without Proof of Taxable Services; Burden of proof of Tax Evasion lies with Revenue: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has overturned a demand for Service Tax levied solely based on disparities between ST-3 Returns and Trial Balance figures. The judgment highlighted the fundamental
Burden of Differential Duty not passed on to Customer: CESTAT quashes Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) quashed excise duty demand as the burden of differential duty not passed on to customer. The appellant filed refund
Benefit under Drawback and ROSCTL Scheme cannot be Denied due to Procedural Lapse as under CBEC Circular: CESTAT [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) ruled that the benefit under drawback and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies ( ROSCTL ) scheme
Exemption under Threshold Limit of Exemption for Small Scale Service Providers: CESTAT directs to submit Relevant Documents [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) directed to submit relevant documents in the matter concerning exemption under threshold limit of exemption for small scale service
Value of Services Provided Free of Cost to Engineers and Staff of Service Provider not includable in ‘Gross Amount Charged’: CESTAT quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) quashed the service tax demand and held that the value of services provided free of cost to engineers and staff
CESTAT Weekly Round Up
This weekly round-up analytically summarizes the key stories of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) reported at taxscan.in, from April 13 , 2024  to April 19, 2024 Service Tax not
Supreme Court & High Courts Weekly Round up
This weekly round-up analytically summarises the key stories of the Supreme Court & High Court cases reported at taxscan.in, from April 13th, 2024 to April 20th, 2024. SUPREME COURT Licensing of software products of Microsoft
Statements Recorded under Section 108 of Customs Act are Admissible before Court of Law: CESTAT [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that the statements recorded under Section 108 of the Customs Act, 1962 are admissible before the court of law. The
Admissibility of Discounts subsequent to Clearance is eligible Deduction for Determination of Assessable Value: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excuse and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) ruled that the admissibility of discounts subsequent to clearance is eligible deduction for the determination of assessable value. The appellants
Cost of Freight Insurance is not included for Calculating Duty of ATF consumed in Fuel Tank of Aircraft: CESTAT Rules in Favour of Indian Airlines Ltd [Read Order]
In a ruling in favour of Indian Airlines Ltd, the New Delhi bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has held that the cost of freight insurance is not
Supreme Court and High Courts Weekly Round Up
SUPREME COURT Services Rendered with Procurement of Goods for Exports are not to be categorised as intermediary services: Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal COMMISSIONER OF G.S.T. AND CENTRAL EXCISE vs M/S SNQS INTERNATIONAL SOCKS PRIVATE LIMITED
Transfer of Balance Cenvat Credit on Account of Britco Foods Company to Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Ltd is allowable on confirmation of merger: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise And Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has held that the transfer of balance cenvat credit on account of Britco Foods Company to Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd
Supreme Court & High Court Weekly Round-Up
This weekly round-up analytically summarises the key stories of the Supreme Court & High Court cases reported at taxscan.in, from March 30th, 2024 to April 5th, 2024. SUPREME COURT Challenge on Interest under sub-section (1)
CESTAT Weekly Round Up
This weekly round-up analytically summarizes the key stories of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) reported at taxscan.in, from  March 30, 2024 to April 05 , 2024 Mismatch in Reassessed
Complete Case Digest on CBLR Violations
This case digest provides comprehensive coverage of violation cases under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018. These regulations, issued by the central government, are designed to regulate customs brokerage activities within a specific jurisdiction. They