![No Confiscation Without Authority: CESTAT Rules DRI and Customs Cannot Invalidate BRCs or DEPB Scrips Without DGFT or RBI Action [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/03/500x300_2083779-confiscation-without-authority-cestat-dri-customs-brcs-depb-scrips-dgft-rbi-action-taxscan.webp "No Confiscation Without Authority: CESTAT Rules DRI and Customs Cannot Invalidate BRCs or DEPB Scrips Without DGFT or RBI Action [Read Order]")
No Confiscation Without Authority: CESTAT Rules DRI and Customs Cannot Invalidate BRCs or DEPB Scrips Without DGFT or RBI Action [Read Order]
The New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has...
![DGFT Lowers Minimum Export Price for Natural Honey [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/31/250x150_2082446-dgft-lowers-minimum-export-price-for-natural-honey-taxscan.webp "DGFT Lowers Minimum Export Price for Natural Honey [Read Notification]")
![Denial of Refund by Invoking Rule 9(1)(b) of Cenvat Credit Rules Without Fraud or Suppression is Invalid: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/30/250x150_2082103-cenvat-credit-taxscan.webp "Denial of Refund by Invoking Rule 9(1)(b) of Cenvat Credit Rules Without Fraud or Suppression is Invalid: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Boost to Pharma & Wellness Sectors: DGFT Fixes New SION for Minoxidil, Benfotiamine & Vitamin B1 HCL [Read Notice]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/28/250x150_2081528-pharma-wellness-dgf-sion-taxscan.webp "Boost to Pharma & Wellness Sectors: DGFT Fixes New SION for Minoxidil, Benfotiamine & Vitamin B1 HCL [Read Notice]")
![Relief for India Cements: CESTAT Holds Innocent Buyers Cannot Be Denied DEPB Scrip Benefits for Fraudulently Obtained Licences Unless Cancelled by DGFT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/24/250x150_2080131-india-cements-cestat-innocent-buyers-depb-scrip-benefits-licences-dgft-taxscan.webp "Relief for India Cements: CESTAT Holds Innocent Buyers Cannot Be Denied DEPB Scrip Benefits for Fraudulently Obtained Licences Unless Cancelled by DGFT [Read Order]")
DGFT announces Exemption of Imports under DIA from Duties, CA Certificate Permitted in Lieu of Latest ITR [Read Notification]
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade ( DGFT ) has announced exemption of imports under the Diamond Import Authorisation (DIA) from the levy of multiple duties including Customs, Anti-dumping,...
![DGFT announces Exemption of Imports under DIA from Duties, CA Certificate Permitted in Lieu of Latest ITR [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/21/500x300_2078916-dgft-exemption-import-taxscan.webp "DGFT announces Exemption of Imports under DIA from Duties, CA Certificate Permitted in Lieu of Latest ITR [Read Notification]")
![DGFT Notifies Sugar Export Quota for EU Under TRQ for FY 2025-26 [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/05/500x300_2073201-dgft-dgft-notifies-sugar-export-quota-taxscan.webp "DGFT Notifies Sugar Export Quota for EU Under TRQ for FY 2025-26 [Read Notification]")
DGFT Expands Scope of GAEC: Amends Para 10.16 of HBP 2023 to Include Appendix 10(N) Chemicals and More Destination Countries [Read Notification]
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued Public Notice No. 17/2025-26 dated July 30, 2025, notifying an amendment to the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023.The amendment specifically...
![DGFT Expands Scope of GAEC: Amends Para 10.16 of HBP 2023 to Include Appendix 10(N) Chemicals and More Destination Countries [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/02/500x300_2072262-dgft-gaec-taxscan.webp "DGFT Expands Scope of GAEC: Amends Para 10.16 of HBP 2023 to Include Appendix 10(N) Chemicals and More Destination Countries [Read Notification]")
Sulphur Limit in IS 17049 Applies to Calcined, Not Raw Petroleum Coke: CESTAT upholds DGFT Clarification [Read Order]
The Kolkata Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that the sulphur content requirement under Indian Standard IS 17049 applies to calcined petroleum coke...
![Sulphur Limit in IS 17049 Applies to Calcined, Not Raw Petroleum Coke: CESTAT upholds DGFT Clarification [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/28/500x300_2070061-cestat-raw-petroleum-coke-dgft-taxscan.webp "Sulphur Limit in IS 17049 Applies to Calcined, Not Raw Petroleum Coke: CESTAT upholds DGFT Clarification [Read Order]")
Drawback Demand Quashed as Exporter Not Properly Heard: Madras HC Orders Reconsideration, Directs Exporter to Submit BRCs [Read Order]
The Madras High Court has set aside an order-in-original, which had directed an exporter to repay ₹15.81 lakh as Duty Drawback, along with applicable interest. The Court found that the exporter had...
![Drawback Demand Quashed as Exporter Not Properly Heard: Madras HC Orders Reconsideration, Directs Exporter to Submit BRCs [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/25/500x300_2068910-madras-high-court-drawback-demand-quashed-taxscan.webp "Drawback Demand Quashed as Exporter Not Properly Heard: Madras HC Orders Reconsideration, Directs Exporter to Submit BRCs [Read Order]")
![Madras HC Quashes DGFT Order on MEIS Scrip Cancellation for Daimler India [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/23/500x300_2068171-madras-hc-dgft-order-meis-scrip-cancellation-daimler-india-taxscan.webp "Madras HC Quashes DGFT Order on MEIS Scrip Cancellation for Daimler India [Read Order]")
Second-hand Digital MFDs Qualifying as Highly Specialized Equipment Are Freely Importable and Eligible for Provisional Releases: Madras HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court held that second-hand digital multifunction devices (MFDs) that qualify as Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) are freely importable and eligible for...
![Second-hand Digital MFDs Qualifying as Highly Specialized Equipment Are Freely Importable and Eligible for Provisional Releases: Madras HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/07/22/500x300_2067629-madras-hc-mfd-taxscan.webp "Second-hand Digital MFDs Qualifying as Highly Specialized Equipment Are Freely Importable and Eligible for Provisional Releases: Madras HC [Read Order]")