![Sub-Contractors Liable to Pay Service Tax Even if Main Contractor Has Already Paid: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/03/500x300_2058457-sub-contractor-sub-contractor-main-contractor-service-tax-cestat-taxscan.webp "Sub-Contractors Liable to Pay Service Tax Even if Main Contractor Has Already Paid: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Sub-Contractors Liable to Pay Service Tax Even if Main Contractor Has Already Paid: CESTAT [Read Order]
The New Delhi Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that sub-contractors are liable to pay ...
![No Service Tax Payable on affiliation fees collected from Affiliated colleges: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/27/250x150_2055060-cestat-cestat-new-delhi-service-tax-exemption-taxscan.webp "No Service Tax Payable on affiliation fees collected from Affiliated colleges: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Relief to Taj SATS Air Catering, No Service Tax Leviable When VAT was paid on sale of food & beverages: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/27/250x150_2055078-cestat-taj-sats-air-catering-service-tax-taxscan.webp "Relief to Taj SATS Air Catering, No Service Tax Leviable When VAT was paid on sale of food & beverages: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Royalty for Exclusive 99-Year Trademark Use Qualifies as Deemed Sale, Not Taxable as Service: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/09/250x150_2041814-deemed-sale-cestat-taxscan.webp "Royalty for Exclusive 99-Year Trademark Use Qualifies as Deemed Sale, Not Taxable as Service: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Service Tax Applies to Sub-Contractor in MCD Parking Project, Mega Exemption Not Applicable: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-tax-contractor-taxscan.png "Service Tax Applies to Sub-Contractor in MCD Parking Project, Mega Exemption Not Applicable: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![CESTAT finds Impugned Order Cryptic in Nature: Remands Matter for Denovo Adjudication [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Denovo-Adjudication-cestat-delhi-taxscan.jpg "CESTAT finds Impugned Order Cryptic in Nature: Remands Matter for Denovo Adjudication [Read Order]")
University Entitled to SSI Exemption on Renting of Immovable Services when Aggregate Income is Below ₹10 Lakh: CESTAT [Read Order]
In a recent decision on the tax exemption entitlements of educational institutions, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) of New Delhi bench held that the university is...
![University Entitled to SSI Exemption on Renting of Immovable Services when Aggregate Income is Below ₹10 Lakh: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SSI-Exemption-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "University Entitled to SSI Exemption on Renting of Immovable Services when Aggregate Income is Below ₹10 Lakh: CESTAT [Read Order]")
CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand of Rs. 3.44 Crore on Promotional Marketing Activities [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) upheld the Rs. 3.44 crore service tax demand related to the hotel's marketing and promotional activities. Sale of...
![CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand of Rs. 3.44 Crore on Promotional Marketing Activities [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-CESTAT-Delhi-Service-Tax-Demand-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT Upholds Service Tax Demand of Rs. 3.44 Crore on Promotional Marketing Activities [Read Order]")
Renewal of Passport Withheld by Economic Offences Wing: Bombay HC allows NRI to Record Statement Via Video Conferencing [Read Order]
The division bench of Bombay High Court comprising Binu Tamta ( Judicial Member ) and Hemambika R. Priya ( Technical Member ) has allowed the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) to record statements via...
![Renewal of Passport Withheld by Economic Offences Wing: Bombay HC allows NRI to Record Statement Via Video Conferencing [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Renewal-of-Passport-Withheld-Economic-Offences-Wing-Bombay-HC-NRI-to-Record-Statement-Via-Video-Conferencing-taxscan.jpg "Renewal of Passport Withheld by Economic Offences Wing: Bombay HC allows NRI to Record Statement Via Video Conferencing [Read Order]")
"Pendants" Labeled as Jewelry Not Exempted from Excise Duty as it Cannot be Distinguished on Purity of Gold: CESTAT [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has held that pendants" labeled as jewelry are not exempted from excise duty as it cannot be distinguished on...
![Pendants Labeled as Jewelry Not Exempted from Excise Duty as it Cannot be Distinguished on Purity of Gold: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Pendants-Jewelry-Not-Exempted-from-Excise-Duty-Excise-Duty-Jewelry-Distinguished-on-Purity-of-Gold-Purity-of-Gold-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Pendants Labeled as Jewelry Not Exempted from Excise Duty as it Cannot be Distinguished on Purity of Gold: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Penalty not Leviable on Failure of Discharge oF Tax Liability under Bonafide Belief of Non Necessity of Payment: CESTAT [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled that there is no penalty imposed if an assessee fails to pay his taxes because he honestly believes...
![Penalty not Leviable on Failure of Discharge oF Tax Liability under Bonafide Belief of Non Necessity of Payment: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Penalty-Penalty-Not-Leviable-on-Failure-Discharge-OF-Tax-Liability-Tax-Liability-Tax-Liability-Under-Bonafide-Belief-Non-Necessity-of-Payment-taxscan.jpg "Penalty not Leviable on Failure of Discharge oF Tax Liability under Bonafide Belief of Non Necessity of Payment: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Relief for South Eastern Coalfields: CESTAT Rules Silo Loading Charges Part of Coal Price, not Subject to Service Tax [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that Silo Loading Charges collected by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) were part of the coal...
![Relief for South Eastern Coalfields: CESTAT Rules Silo Loading Charges Part of Coal Price, not Subject to Service Tax [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Relief-for-South-Eastern-Coalfields-CESTAT-Rules-Silo-Loading-Charges-Part-Coal-Price-Subject-to-Service-Tax-taxscan.jpg "Relief for South Eastern Coalfields: CESTAT Rules Silo Loading Charges Part of Coal Price, not Subject to Service Tax [Read Order]")