![CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand Citing Backdated Agreement as Suppression; Limits Second SCN to Normal Period [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/25/500x300_2054248-service-tax-demand-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand Citing Backdated Agreement as Suppression; Limits Second SCN to Normal Period [Read Order]")
CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand Citing Backdated Agreement as Suppression; Limits Second SCN to Normal Period [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)upheld the service tax demand citing backdated agreement as...
![Extended Limitation Not Applicable in Matter Involving Legal Interpretation: CESTAT Allows Appeal as Demand Time-Barred [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/25/250x150_2054235-legal-interpretation-cestat-taxscan.webp "Extended Limitation Not Applicable in Matter Involving Legal Interpretation: CESTAT Allows Appeal as Demand Time-Barred [Read Order]")
![No Service Tax on Fabrication of Windmill Parts Covered Under Excise Exemption: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/24/250x150_2053664-cestat-ahmadabad-no-service-tax-windmill-excise-exemption-taxscan.webp "No Service Tax on Fabrication of Windmill Parts Covered Under Excise Exemption: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Win for Shipping Line: CESTAT Rules SCMTR Does Not Require Waiver of Detention Charges Beyond 60 Days [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/19/250x150_2050442-central-excise-valuation-independent-seller-cestat-taxscan.webp "Win for Shipping Line: CESTAT Rules SCMTR Does Not Require Waiver of Detention Charges Beyond 60 Days [Read Order]")
![Use of Imported Raw Materials Does Not Disqualify Customs Exemption If DTA Goods Are Made from Indigenous Inputs: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/18/250x150_2049955-imported-raw-materials.webp "Use of Imported Raw Materials Does Not Disqualify Customs Exemption If DTA Goods Are Made from Indigenous Inputs: CESTAT [Read Order]")
No Service Tax on Commission Deducted by Foreign Buyers in Export Transactions Lacking Agent Relationship: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that service tax is not payable on commission amounts deducted by foreign buyers in export transactions...
![No Service Tax on Commission Deducted by Foreign Buyers in Export Transactions Lacking Agent Relationship: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/10/500x300_2041986-no-service-tax-5.webp "No Service Tax on Commission Deducted by Foreign Buyers in Export Transactions Lacking Agent Relationship: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Export Cargo Handling Not a Taxable Service, Cenvat Credit Reversal u/r 6 Not Applicable: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that no Cenvat credit reversal is required on export cargo handling services, as such services fall...
![Export Cargo Handling Not a Taxable Service, Cenvat Credit Reversal u/r 6 Not Applicable: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Cenvat-Credit-Export-Cargo-Cenvat-Credit-Reversal-taxscan.jpg "Export Cargo Handling Not a Taxable Service, Cenvat Credit Reversal u/r 6 Not Applicable: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Irregularities in Phytosanitary Certificates Alone Do Not Prove Origin Fraud: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Phytosanitary-Certificates-CESTAT-Ahmedabad-taxscan.jpg "Irregularities in Phytosanitary Certificates Alone Do Not Prove Origin Fraud: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Penalty on Co-Noticee Not Maintainable if Main Noticee Settles Tax Dues nder SVLDRS, 2019: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) penalty on a co-noticee is not maintainable if the main noticee settles tax dues under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute...
![Penalty on Co-Noticee Not Maintainable if Main Noticee Settles Tax Dues nder SVLDRS, 2019: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Quantum-assessment-1.jpg "Penalty on Co-Noticee Not Maintainable if Main Noticee Settles Tax Dues nder SVLDRS, 2019: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Setback for Sun Pharmaceuticals: CESTAT Rules SAD Applicable on Stock Transfers to DTA Units Even Without VAT Payment [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) ruled that Special Additional Duty (SAD) was applicable on stock transfers made by Sun Pharmaceuticals from its 100%...
![Setback for Sun Pharmaceuticals: CESTAT Rules SAD Applicable on Stock Transfers to DTA Units Even Without VAT Payment [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sun-pharma-1.jpg "Setback for Sun Pharmaceuticals: CESTAT Rules SAD Applicable on Stock Transfers to DTA Units Even Without VAT Payment [Read Order]")
![CESTAT WEEKLY ROUND-UP [Apr 25 to May 02, 2025]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WEEKLY-ROUND-UP.jpg "CESTAT WEEKLY ROUND-UP [Apr 25 to May 02, 2025]")
Setback for GACL: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand on ISO Tank Lease under Business Auxiliary Service [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT),upheld the service tax demand against Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd. (GACL), holding that the lease of ISO tanks...
![Setback for GACL: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand on ISO Tank Lease under Business Auxiliary Service [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Setback-GACL-CESTAT-Service-Tax-Demand-ISO-Tank-Lease-Business-Auxiliary-Service-taxscan.jpg "Setback for GACL: CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand on ISO Tank Lease under Business Auxiliary Service [Read Order]")