Consignment Note Absence Invalidates Service Tax Claim for GTA: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Delhi bench of the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has ruled that the absence of a consignment note invalidates the service tax claim for the Goods Transport Agency (
Residential Units are not Liable to Service Tax: CESTAT sets aside Service Tax Demand with Interest and Penalties [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has set aside the service tax demand, along with interest and penalties, stating that residential units are not liable to
No Arrest to be made by GST Officers on Suspicion: Supreme Court highlights Requirement of Verifiable Material to Substantiate
The Supreme Court Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, MM Sundresh, and Bela M Trivedi made several critical observations regarding the powers and procedures related to arrests by GST (Goods and Services Tax) officers recently. The
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 May 4, 2024 to May 10, 2024 CESTAT allows Refund of Service Tax
Service Tax Leviable by Recipient in India for Service Received from Abroad After Enactment of Section 66A of Finance Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Kolkata bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has held that the recipient in India is liable to service tax for the service received from abroad only from
Ship Fuel Oil, Foodstuff not considered Inputs Ship Breaking Scrap Manufacture directly or indirectly: Gujarat HC upholds CESTAT Order [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Gujarat High Court while upheld  the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) order held that Ship Fuel oil, Food Stuff are not considered inputs of ship
Supreme Court and High Courts Weekly Round up
This weekly round-up analytically summarizes the key stories related to the Supreme Court and High Court reported at Taxscan.in from May 04th, 2024 to May 10th, 2024. SUPREME COURT Amounts covered by Security deposits under
Excise Policy Scam Case: Supreme Court grants Bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, to be released from Tihar Jail Shortly
The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from today until June 1 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. He has been
Excise Duty Exemption Granted to Resin Withdrawn by Notification: CESTAT Upholds Demand of Rs. 4.82 Crores Duty against DFO [Read Order]
In a recent case, the New Delhi bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) upheld the demand of Rs. 4.82 crores excise duty against Divisional Forest Officers ( DFO
Subcontractor is liable to pay service tax on “Commercial or Industrial Construction Service”: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Allahabad bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that a Subcontractor is liable to pay service tax on “Commercial or Industrial Construction Service”. The tribunal found that the
Claim For Valuation under Rule 2a Of The Service Tax (Determination Of Values) Rules, 2006 is allowable only on Work Contract Service: CESTAT
The Allahabad bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) has held that claim for valuation as per Rule 2A of the Service Tax (Determination of Values) Rules, 2006 or
Excise Registration can be Allowed If Either Party Is Manufacturer and Under Take Excise Duty Liability: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that Excise registration can be allowed if either party is a manufacturer and undertakes Excise duty
CESTAT Sets aside Service Tax Demand under BAS as OLSP providing service not as an Agent of Assessee [Read Order]
The Kolkata bench of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) set aside the demand of service tax as Overseas Logistics Service Providers ( OLSPs ) are not providing service as
Ex-Central Excise and Central Tax Superintendent (GST) Handed 3-Year Jail Term and Rs. 5 Lakh Fine for Bribery
The Special Judge for Central Bureau of Investigation ( CBI ) Cases in Bangalore has sentenced the former Superintendent of Central Excise and Central Tax ( GST ) to a three-year imprisonment term along with
Where Should I Apply for GST Registration: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
GST registration is the pivotal process of acquiring a distinct identification number for businesses obligated to pay Goods and Services Tax ( GST ). Introduced in 2017, the GST has simplified indirect taxes. Prior to