Likelihood of Extension for ITR Filing this Year Unlikely! Know Why
The Union Government has completed the first—and usually most time-consuming—step of income-tax season: all seven Income Tax Return forms (ITR-1...
![No Evidence Linking IT Disclosure to Taxable Services: CESTAT sets aside Service Tax Demand Based on Assumptions [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/no-evidence-1.jpg "No Evidence Linking IT Disclosure to Taxable Services: CESTAT sets aside Service Tax Demand Based on Assumptions [Read Order]")
![Supreme Court upholds Constitutional Validity of Kerala Luxury Tax on Cable TV, rules against Asianet Satellite Communication Ltd [Read Judgement]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Relief-to-Asianet-Asianet-CESTAT-quashes-Order-Order-Line-Extender-Broadcast-Signal-Amplifier-ground-of-Incorrect-Classification-Incorrect-Classification-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Supreme Court upholds Constitutional Validity of Kerala Luxury Tax on Cable TV, rules against Asianet Satellite Communication Ltd [Read Judgement]")
![No Service Tax on Section 194J Income Below ₹10 Lakh Threshold Under Exemption Notification: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Service-Tax-Leviable-Geological-and-Seismic-quality-Customs-Excise-taxscan-1.jpg "No Service Tax on Section 194J Income Below ₹10 Lakh Threshold Under Exemption Notification: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Trading Activity Not Taxable as Business Auxiliary Service: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Export-of-Educational-Books-Export-Educational-Books-clearing-and-forwarding-agent-service-BAS-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Trading Activity Not Taxable as Business Auxiliary Service: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
Reimbursed Expenses Excludable only When 'Pure Agent' Conditions u/r 5 of Service Tax Rules are Satisfied: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Allahabad Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that reimbursed expenses can be excluded from the value of taxable services only if the conditions for...
![Reimbursed Expenses Excludable only When Pure Agent Conditions u/r 5 of Service Tax Rules are Satisfied: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/service-tax-site-img-1.jpg "Reimbursed Expenses Excludable only When Pure Agent Conditions u/r 5 of Service Tax Rules are Satisfied: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Pre-Consultation of SCN Not Mandatory When Returns Not Filed: Delhi HC dismisses Service Tax Challenge [Read Order]
The Patna High Court dismissed a service tax challenge , holding that pre-consultation of Show cause notice (SCN) was not mandatory due to the petitioner’s failure to file returns for the period...
![Pre-Consultation of SCN Not Mandatory When Returns Not Filed: Delhi HC dismisses Service Tax Challenge [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SCN-patna-high-court-taxscan.jpg "Pre-Consultation of SCN Not Mandatory When Returns Not Filed: Delhi HC dismisses Service Tax Challenge [Read Order]")
Where Possible ’Clause Doesn’t Justify Unreasonable GST Adjudication Delay, One-Year Limit Must Be Respected: Patna HC [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Patna High Court ruled that the phrase “where it is possible to do so” in Section 73(4B)(b) of the Finance Act, 1994, places a duty on tax authorities to conclude proceedings...
![Where Possible ’Clause Doesn’t Justify Unreasonable GST Adjudication Delay, One-Year Limit Must Be Respected: Patna HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Criminal-Proceedings-Individual-Causing-GST-Patna-HC-Anticipatory-Bail-Entire-Amount-Deposited-Cash-taxscan.jpg "Where Possible ’Clause Doesn’t Justify Unreasonable GST Adjudication Delay, One-Year Limit Must Be Respected: Patna HC [Read Order]")
Penalty on Co-Noticee Not Maintainable if Main Noticee Settles Tax Dues nder SVLDRS, 2019: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Ahmedabad Bench of Customs,Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) penalty on a co-noticee is not maintainable if the main noticee settles tax dues under Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute...
![Penalty on Co-Noticee Not Maintainable if Main Noticee Settles Tax Dues nder SVLDRS, 2019: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Quantum-assessment-1.jpg "Penalty on Co-Noticee Not Maintainable if Main Noticee Settles Tax Dues nder SVLDRS, 2019: CESTAT [Read Order]")
CESTAT Rules CENVAT Credit Admissible on Business-Related Services such as Rent-a-Cab, Housekeeping, and Promotion [Read Order]
The Chennai Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled that CENVAT credit is admissible on services such as rent-a-cab, housekeeping, and business promotion when...
![CESTAT Rules CENVAT Credit Admissible on Business-Related Services such as Rent-a-Cab, Housekeeping, and Promotion [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CENVAT-Credit-CESTAT-Rules-CENVAT-Credit-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "CESTAT Rules CENVAT Credit Admissible on Business-Related Services such as Rent-a-Cab, Housekeeping, and Promotion [Read Order]")
Bombay HC Outlines Steps to Verify If Viacom 18’s Transponder Payments Qualify as ‘Royalty’ Under India-US DTAA and Tax Law [Read Order]
In a recent ruling, the Bombay High Court remanded a group of income tax appeals filed by Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] for a fresh factual...
![Bombay HC Outlines Steps to Verify If Viacom 18’s Transponder Payments Qualify as ‘Royalty’ Under India-US DTAA and Tax Law [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Payment-for-Administrative-Support-Services-Administrative-Support-Administrative-Support-Services-Technical-Services-India-UK-DTAA-ITAT-taxscan.jpg "Bombay HC Outlines Steps to Verify If Viacom 18’s Transponder Payments Qualify as ‘Royalty’ Under India-US DTAA and Tax Law [Read Order]")
CESTAT Sets Aside ₹7.16 Crore Penalty u/s 78 for Delayed Service Tax Payment Finding No Evidence of Suppression [Read Order]
The Hyderabad Bench of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal(CESTAT) set aside the ₹7.16 crore penalty imposed under Section 78 of Finance Act,1994 holding that there was no evidence of...
![CESTAT Sets Aside ₹7.16 Crore Penalty u/s 78 for Delayed Service Tax Payment Finding No Evidence of Suppression [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Penalty-Incorrect-Return-Jharkhand-HC-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT Sets Aside ₹7.16 Crore Penalty u/s 78 for Delayed Service Tax Payment Finding No Evidence of Suppression [Read Order]")