![DGFT Export Restrictions on Garnet Not Limited To Beach Sand Minerals, Apply Regardless of Source: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/24/500x300_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]")
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...
![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/2025/12/24/250x150_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]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/19/250x150_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]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/06/250x150_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/2025/11/21/500x300_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]")
Self Assessment cannot be modified during Refund Proceedings: CESTAT dismisses Appeal [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) while dismissing the appeal filed by the appellant held that self assessment could not be modified during refund...
![Self Assessment cannot be modified during Refund Proceedings: CESTAT dismisses Appeal [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Witness-Central-Excise-Authorities-Cross-Examination-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Self Assessment cannot be modified during Refund Proceedings: CESTAT dismisses Appeal [Read Order]")
Recovery of CENVAT Credit of Excise Duty Related to Removal of ‘Epoxy Moulds’ without verifying Rule 4(5)of CCR: CESTAT directs Re-adjudication [Read Order]
The Mumbai bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) directed re-adjudication to the adjudicating authority for confirming the recovery of CENVAT Credit of Excise duty...
![Recovery of CENVAT Credit of Excise Duty Related to Removal of ‘Epoxy Moulds’ without verifying Rule 4(5)of CCR: CESTAT directs Re-adjudication [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CENVAT-Excise-Duty-Excise-and-Service-Tax-Appellate-Tribunal-CESTAT-news-taxscan.jpg "Recovery of CENVAT Credit of Excise Duty Related to Removal of ‘Epoxy Moulds’ without verifying Rule 4(5)of CCR: CESTAT directs Re-adjudication [Read Order]")
CESTAT quashes Excise Duty Demand imposed on Manufacture of Auto parts on ground of Limitation [Read Order]
The Chandigarh bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) quashed the excise duty demand imposed on the manufacture of auto parts on the grounds of limitation. ...
![CESTAT quashes Excise Duty Demand imposed on Manufacture of Auto parts on ground of Limitation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CESTAT-Excise-and-Service-Tax-Appellate-Tribunal-Manufacture-of-Auto-parts-ground-of-Limitation-taxscan.jpg "CESTAT quashes Excise Duty Demand imposed on Manufacture of Auto parts on ground of Limitation [Read Order]")
Service Tax Leviable on Guarantee commission paid to State Government of Karnataka for providing Irrevocable guarantee in Raising funds from Debt market: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Bangalore bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) held that service tax can be levied on the guarantee commission which was paid to the State Government of...
![Service Tax Leviable on Guarantee commission paid to State Government of Karnataka for providing Irrevocable guarantee in Raising funds from Debt market: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/State-Government-of-Karnataka-CESTAT-Service-Tax-Guarantee-commission-TAXCAN.jpg "Service Tax Leviable on Guarantee commission paid to State Government of Karnataka for providing Irrevocable guarantee in Raising funds from Debt market: CESTAT [Read Order]")
No penalty Leviable u/s 76 of Finance Act in absence of Element of Fraud, Collusion and Wilful suppression of fact: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal( CESTAT) has held that penalty under section 76 of the Finance Act, 1994 in the absence of elements of fraud, collusion...
![No penalty Leviable u/s 76 of Finance Act in absence of Element of Fraud, Collusion and Wilful suppression of fact: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Finance-Act-in-absence-Element-of-Fraud-Collusion-Wilful-suppression-of-fact-CESTAT-TAXSCAN.jpg "No penalty Leviable u/s 76 of Finance Act in absence of Element of Fraud, Collusion and Wilful suppression of fact: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Determination on Portion of Coaching Services covered by Service Tax Demand: CESTAT Remands Back Matter [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), remanded back matter to determine on what portion of coaching services is covered by service tax demand. ...
![Determination on Portion of Coaching Services covered by Service Tax Demand: CESTAT Remands Back Matter [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Determination-on-Portion-coaching-Services-covered-Service-Tax-Demand-TAXSCAN.jpg "Determination on Portion of Coaching Services covered by Service Tax Demand: CESTAT Remands Back Matter [Read Order]")