![Reimbursed Expenses Excludable only When Pure Agent Conditions u/r 5 of Service Tax Rules are Satisfied: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/service-tax-site-img-1.jpg "Reimbursed Expenses Excludable only When Pure Agent Conditions u/r 5 of Service Tax Rules are Satisfied: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Reimbursed Expenses Excludable only When 'Pure Agent' Conditions u/r 5 of Service Tax Rules are Satisfied: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that reimbursed expenses can be excluded from the value...
![CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand, Holding Diesel Generator Set Lease Was Deemed Sale Not Taxable as Service [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-CESTAT-Quashes-Service-Tax-taxscan.jpg "CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand, Holding Diesel Generator Set Lease Was Deemed Sale Not Taxable as Service [Read Order]")
![CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand, Citing Validity of Levy on Renting of Immovable Property [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-Service-Tax-Demand-service-tax-on-property-rental-income-TAXSCAN.webp "CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand, Citing Validity of Levy on Renting of Immovable Property [Read Order]")
![Affiliation Fees Collected by University from 2012- 2016 Exempted from Service Tax: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-tax.jpg "Affiliation Fees Collected by University from 2012- 2016 Exempted from Service Tax: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Pre-Consultation of SCN Not Mandatory When Returns Not Filed: Delhi HC dismisses Service Tax Challenge [Read Order]
The Patna High Court dismissed a service tax challenge , holding that pre-consultation of Show cause notice (SCN) was not mandatory due to the petitioner’s failure to file returns for the period...
![Pre-Consultation of SCN Not Mandatory When Returns Not Filed: Delhi HC dismisses Service Tax Challenge [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SCN-patna-high-court-taxscan.jpg "Pre-Consultation of SCN Not Mandatory When Returns Not Filed: Delhi HC dismisses Service Tax Challenge [Read Order]")
![Service Tax Paid under Mistake of Law: CESTAT Allows Refund with 12% Interest [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-CESTAT-Delhi-Service-tax-refund-case-TAXSCAN.jpg "Service Tax Paid under Mistake of Law: CESTAT Allows Refund with 12% Interest [Read Order]")
Delhi HC directs Dept to file Appeal before Supreme Court on issue of Service Tax for Transfer of Development Rights [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Delhi High Court has directed the Department to file the appeal against the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) order on service tax for transfer of...
![Delhi HC directs Dept to file Appeal before Supreme Court on issue of Service Tax for Transfer of Development Rights [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-Tax-Leviable-Geological-and-Seismic-quality-Customs-Excise-taxscan.jpg "Delhi HC directs Dept to file Appeal before Supreme Court on issue of Service Tax for Transfer of Development Rights [Read Order]")
Freight and Insurance Income Not Taxable Under Service Tax: CESTAT Quashes ₹26.94 Crore Demand Against BHEL [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT)quashed a ₹26.94 crore service tax demand against Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) on income from freight and...
![Freight and Insurance Income Not Taxable Under Service Tax: CESTAT Quashes ₹26.94 Crore Demand Against BHEL [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Relief-to-BHEL-CESTAT-Rules-Liquidated-Damages-Not-Liable-to-Service-Tax-TAXSCAN.jpg "Freight and Insurance Income Not Taxable Under Service Tax: CESTAT Quashes ₹26.94 Crore Demand Against BHEL [Read Order]")
Delay in Filing Service Tax Refund Claim, Refund is Strictly Bound by Statutory Limit: CESTAT dismisses Royal Enfield’s Appeal [Read Order]
In a major setback to Royal Enfield, the Chennai Bench of Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that a refund of service tax is strictly bound by statutory time limit...
![Delay in Filing Service Tax Refund Claim, Refund is Strictly Bound by Statutory Limit: CESTAT dismisses Royal Enfield’s Appeal [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Delay-in-Filing-Service-Tax-Refund-Claim-Refund-is-Strictly-Bound-Statutory-Limit-CESTAT-Royal-Enfields-Appeal-taxscan.jpg "Delay in Filing Service Tax Refund Claim, Refund is Strictly Bound by Statutory Limit: CESTAT dismisses Royal Enfield’s Appeal [Read Order]")
Challans Lost Due to Storage Issues: CESTAT Finds Service Tax Paid under Wrong Head, Declares No Shortfall [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that Bhogjora Enterprise had fully discharged its service tax liability, finding that a portion of the tax...
![Challans Lost Due to Storage Issues: CESTAT Finds Service Tax Paid under Wrong Head, Declares No Shortfall [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-Tax-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.jpg "Challans Lost Due to Storage Issues: CESTAT Finds Service Tax Paid under Wrong Head, Declares No Shortfall [Read Order]")
CESTAT Sets Aside ₹7.16 Crore Penalty u/s 78 for Delayed Service Tax Payment Finding No Evidence of Suppression [Read Order]
The Hyderabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) set aside the ₹7.16 crore penalty imposed under Section 78 of Finance Act,1994 holding that there was no evidence of...
![CESTAT Sets Aside ₹7.16 Crore Penalty u/s 78 for Delayed Service Tax Payment Finding No Evidence of Suppression [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Penalty-Incorrect-Return-Jharkhand-HC-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT Sets Aside ₹7.16 Crore Penalty u/s 78 for Delayed Service Tax Payment Finding No Evidence of Suppression [Read Order]")