![Marked Differences Exist between Conditions and Considerations in a Contract: CESTAT Allows Appeal [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/03/24/2130063-marked-differences-exist-between-conditions-and-considerations-in-a-contract-cestat-allows-appeal-site-imagejpg.webp "Marked Differences Exist between Conditions and Considerations in a Contract: CESTAT Allows Appeal [Read Order]")
Marked Differences Exist between Conditions and Considerations in a Contract: CESTAT Allows Appeal [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax AppellateTribunal (CESTAT), Hyderabad Bench, noted the difference between conditions and considerations in a...
![Service Tax Not Applicable as per Work Order, Within Scope of Receiver: CESTAT Allows Appeal by Worker Undertaking Fabrication [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/20/2126478-service-tax-not-applicable-6jpg.webp "Service Tax Not Applicable as per Work Order, Within Scope of Receiver: CESTAT Allows Appeal by Worker Undertaking Fabrication [Read Order]")
![Weigh Scales at Sugarcane Collection Centres Eligible for CENVAT Credit as Functionally Integrated With Manufacturing: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/08/2117712-weigh-scales-sugarcane-collection-centres-eligible-cenvat-credit.webp "Weigh Scales at Sugarcane Collection Centres Eligible for CENVAT Credit as Functionally Integrated With Manufacturing: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Cinema Revenue Sharing Not Taxable as Renting of Immovable Property: CESTAT sets aside Service Tax Demand on Theatre [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/05/2117131-cinema-revenue-sharing-taxable-renting-immovable-property-cestat.webp "Cinema Revenue Sharing Not Taxable as Renting of Immovable Property: CESTAT sets aside Service Tax Demand on Theatre [Read Order]")
![Higher Sale Value of ‘Inputs Cleared as Such’ Attracts Liability u/s 11D: CESTAT upholds Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/30/2115830-higher-sale-value-inputs-cleared-such-attracts-liability-11d-cestat-upholds-excise-duty-demand-taxscan.webp "Higher Sale Value of ‘Inputs Cleared as Such’ Attracts Liability u/s 11D: CESTAT upholds Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]")
DGFT Export Restrictions on Garnet Not Limited To Beach Sand Minerals, Apply Regardless of Source: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that export restrictions imposed by the DGFT on garnet are not limited to beach sand minerals and apply...
![DGFT Export Restrictions on Garnet Not Limited To Beach Sand Minerals, Apply Regardless of Source: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/24/2114569-dgft-export-restrictions-garnet-limited-beach-sand-minerals-apply-regardless-source-cestat.webp "DGFT Export Restrictions on Garnet Not Limited To Beach Sand Minerals, Apply Regardless of Source: CESTAT [Read Order]")
No Interest on Belated Excise Duty where Situation is Revenue-Neutral: Calcutta HC Upholds CESTAT Order in SAIL Case [Read Order]
The Calcutta High Court has upheld an order passed by the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ), ruling that no interest is payable on belated payment of central excise duty...
![No Interest on Belated Excise Duty where Situation is Revenue-Neutral: Calcutta HC Upholds CESTAT Order in SAIL Case [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/24/2114466-interest-belated-excise-duty-revenue-neutral-calcutta-hc-upholds-cestat-order-sail-case-taxscan.webp "No Interest on Belated Excise Duty where Situation is Revenue-Neutral: Calcutta HC Upholds CESTAT Order in SAIL Case [Read Order]")
Entity Not Recognized as Manufacturer or Buyer Cannot Claim Excise Duty Refund Regardless of Who Paid: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Chandigarh Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that an entity not designated as the manufacturer or the buyer of excisable goods cannot claim a duty...
![Entity Not Recognized as Manufacturer or Buyer Cannot Claim Excise Duty Refund Regardless of Who Paid: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/19/2113172-entity-not-recognized-manufacturer-buyer-cannot-claim-excise-duty-refund-regardless-paid-cestat-taxcsan.webp "Entity Not Recognized as Manufacturer or Buyer Cannot Claim Excise Duty Refund Regardless of Who Paid: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Pre-2012 Imports Must Follow 1.416 Hoppus-Ton: Kerala HC Orders Full Customs Duty Refund to Timber Importers [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court has held that timber consignments imported prior to 11.05.2012 must be assessed using the conversion factor of 1 Hoppus ton equal to 1.416 cubic metres, directing Customs...
![Pre-2012 Imports Must Follow 1.416 Hoppus-Ton: Kerala HC Orders Full Customs Duty Refund to Timber Importers [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/06/2110450-customs-duty-refund-timber-importers-taxscan.webp "Pre-2012 Imports Must Follow 1.416 Hoppus-Ton: Kerala HC Orders Full Customs Duty Refund to Timber Importers [Read Order]")
Commercial Construction for Government Bodies Not Exempt: CESTAT Upholds Rs. 3.11 Crore Service Tax Demand on Works Contract Services [Read Order]
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise andService Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has upheld a major Service Tax demand of approximately Rs. 3.11 Crore and ruled that "Works Contract Services"...
![Commercial Construction for Government Bodies Not Exempt: CESTAT Upholds Rs. 3.11 Crore Service Tax Demand on Works Contract Services [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/11/21/2107093-work-contract-service-cestat-allahabad-tax-news-service-tax-demand-under-work-contract-service-taxscan.webp "Commercial Construction for Government Bodies Not Exempt: CESTAT Upholds Rs. 3.11 Crore Service Tax Demand on Works Contract Services [Read Order]")