Unconstitutional Restriction on CENVAT Credit: CESTAT Sets Aside Penalty and Demand Based on Invalid Rule 8(3A) of Central Excise Rules
The New Delhi Principal Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), has set aside a central excise duty demand raised...
![CESTAT Sets Aside ₹1,398 Crore CENVAT Credit Demand on Indian Oil Petronas on Limitation Grounds [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/01/2116470-cestat-sets-aside-1398-crore-cenvat-credit-demand-indian-oil-petronas-limitation-grounds-taxscan.webp "CESTAT Sets Aside ₹1,398 Crore CENVAT Credit Demand on Indian Oil Petronas on Limitation Grounds [Read Order]")
![Rule 8(3A) of Central Excise Rules already Declared Unconstitutional by Gujarat HC: CESTAT sets aside ₹14.14cr Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/01/2116521-rule-83a-of-central-excise-rules-already-declared-unconstitutional-by-gujarat-hc-cestat-sets-aside-1414cr-demand-taxscan.webp "Rule 8(3A) of Central Excise Rules already Declared Unconstitutional by Gujarat HC: CESTAT sets aside ₹14.14cr Demand [Read Order]")
![No CENVAT Reversal Required on Sale of Empty Packaging Material: CESTAT Holds Rule 6 Inapplicable to Non-Manufactured Goods [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/01/2116497-cestat-holds-rule-6-inapplicable-to-non-manufactured-goods-taxscan.jfif "No CENVAT Reversal Required on Sale of Empty Packaging Material: CESTAT Holds Rule 6 Inapplicable to Non-Manufactured Goods [Read Order]")
![Technical Glitches Cannot Deny Legitimate Credit: Delhi HC Directs GST Dept. to Reflect Rs. 99.18 Lakh Transitional ITC on ECL [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/01/01/2116484-technical-glitches-gst-portal-taxscan-1.webp "Technical Glitches Cannot Deny Legitimate Credit: Delhi HC Directs GST Dept. to Reflect Rs. 99.18 Lakh Transitional ITC on ECL [Read Order]")
Higher Sale Value of ‘Inputs Cleared as Such’ Attracts Liability u/s 11D: CESTAT upholds Excise Duty Demand [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the collection of any amount from a buyer as representing excise duty, which was in excess of the duty...
![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]")
Management Consultancy Services Covered by Rule 6(5): CESTAT Declares Cenvat Credit Reversal Void [Read Order]
The Bangalore Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT), set aside an order of Commissioner (Appeals) directing the reversal of Cenvat credit on Management Consultancy...
![Management Consultancy Services Covered by Rule 6(5): CESTAT Declares Cenvat Credit Reversal Void [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/26/2114982-cestat-declares-cenvat-credit-reversal-void-taxscan.webp "Management Consultancy Services Covered by Rule 6(5): CESTAT Declares Cenvat Credit Reversal Void [Read Order]")
Mechanical 145A Addition Set Aside: ITAT Rules Profit-Neutral MODVAT Adjustment Can’t Trigger Tax [Read Order]
The Mumbai Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that a mechanical adjustment under Section 145A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, without demonstrating any real impact on profits,...
![Mechanical 145A Addition Set Aside: ITAT Rules Profit-Neutral MODVAT Adjustment Can’t Trigger Tax [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/27/2115310-mechanical-145a-addition-set-aside-itat-rules-profit-neutral-modvat-adjustment-cant-trigger-tax-taxscan.webp "Mechanical 145A Addition Set Aside: ITAT Rules Profit-Neutral MODVAT Adjustment Can’t Trigger Tax [Read Order]")
Relief for Reliance Industries: CESTAT allows Proportionate CENVAT Credit on Insurance Services Spanning Pre-And Post-Taxable Period [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) held that proportionate CENVATcredit on insurance services covering both pre-taxable and taxable periods is ...
![Relief for Reliance Industries: CESTAT allows Proportionate CENVAT Credit on Insurance Services Spanning Pre-And Post-Taxable Period [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/23/2114140-relief-for-reliance-industries-cestat-allows-proportionate-cenvat-credit-taxscan.webp "Relief for Reliance Industries: CESTAT allows Proportionate CENVAT Credit on Insurance Services Spanning Pre-And Post-Taxable Period [Read Order]")
Extended Limitation Not Invocable when CENVAT Credit Availed was Disclosed in Returns: CESTAT Grants Relief to HCL Technologies [Read Order]
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) held that the extended period of limitation cannot be invoked for recovery of CENVAT credit when the credit...
![Extended Limitation Not Invocable when CENVAT Credit Availed was Disclosed in Returns: CESTAT Grants Relief to HCL Technologies [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/23/2114141-extended-limitation-invocable-cenvat-credit-availed-disclosed-returns-cestat-grants-relief-hcl-technologies-taxscan.webp "Extended Limitation Not Invocable when CENVAT Credit Availed was Disclosed in Returns: CESTAT Grants Relief to HCL Technologies [Read Order]")