![Absence of Formal Demand Notice for Property Tax Does not Let off Assessees Obligation to Pay: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/09/500x300_2041791-demand-notice-property-tax-kerala-high-court-taxscan.webp "Absence of Formal Demand Notice for Property Tax Does not Let off Assessees Obligation to Pay: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
Absence of Formal Demand Notice for Property Tax Does not Let off Assessee's Obligation to Pay: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court ruled that the assessee is still obligated to pay property taxes even if there isn't a formal demand notice for them while the...
![Vessel Engaged Under SEAIOCM Agreement Qualifies As Foreign Going Vessel , Exemption u/s 87 of Customs Act: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/09/250x150_2041788-customs-act-kerala-hc-taxscan.webp "Vessel Engaged Under SEAIOCM Agreement Qualifies As Foreign Going Vessel , Exemption u/s 87 of Customs Act: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
![Import of Solar Inverters Without Photovoltaic Cells Not Eligible for Exemption Under Notification: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/06/06/250x150_2041464-solar-inverter-kerala-high-court-customs-duty-taxscan.webp "Import of Solar Inverters Without Photovoltaic Cells Not Eligible for Exemption Under Notification: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
![Challenge based on factual dispute against KVAT Act is not approachable under writ jurisdiction: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kerala-High-Court-KVAT-Act-Kerala-High-Court-KVAT-ruling-TAXSCAN.jpg "Challenge based on factual dispute against KVAT Act is not approachable under writ jurisdiction: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
![College Supplying Food through Canteen run by Educational Trust Must Register under KVAT Act: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/College-Supplying-Food-Canteen-run-by-Educational-Trust-Educational-Trust-Educational-Trust-Must-Register-Under-KVAT-Act-taxscan.jpg "College Supplying Food through Canteen run by Educational Trust Must Register under KVAT Act: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
Non Compliance of Pre deposit Condition u/s 35 F of Central Excise Act: Kerala HCÂ Dismisses Customs Appeal [Read Order]
In a recent case, the Kerala High Court dismissed the customs appeal due to the non compliance of predeposit condition under section 35 of the Central Excise Act, 1944.The bench directed the...
![Non Compliance of Pre deposit Condition u/s 35 F of Central Excise Act: Kerala HCÂ Dismisses Customs Appeal [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Non-Compliance-of-Pre-deposit-Condition-Pre-deposit-Condition-Pre-deposit-Section-35-F-of-Central-Excise-Act-Central-Excise-Act-Kerala-HC-taxscan.jpg "Non Compliance of Pre deposit Condition u/s 35 F of Central Excise Act: Kerala HCÂ Dismisses Customs Appeal [Read Order]")
Ayurvedic Treatment Incidental to Resort Activities: Kerala HC upholds Luxury Tax Liability [Read Order]
In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court upheld the imposition of luxury tax on Keraleyam Ayurvedic Resort, ruling that the Ayurvedic treatment offered by the resort was only incidental to its...
![Ayurvedic Treatment Incidental to Resort Activities: Kerala HC upholds Luxury Tax Liability [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ayurvedic-Treatment-Ayurvedic-Treatment-Incidental-Resort-Activities-Kerala-HC-Kerala-HC-upholds-Luxury-Tax-Liability-Luxury-Tax-Liability-taxscan.jpg "Ayurvedic Treatment Incidental to Resort Activities: Kerala HC upholds Luxury Tax Liability [Read Order]")
Consolidated SCN Involving Multiple Assessment Years can be Issued in Existence of Common Period of Adjudication: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court stated that consolidated show cause notice involving multiple assessment years can be issued when a common period of adjudication exists. The Division Bench of Justices A.K....
![Consolidated SCN Involving Multiple Assessment Years can be Issued in Existence of Common Period of Adjudication: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kerala-High-Court-SCN-Consolidated-SCN-Show-cause-notice-TAXSCAN.jpg "Consolidated SCN Involving Multiple Assessment Years can be Issued in Existence of Common Period of Adjudication: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
Writ Jurisdiction Not Invokable Against SCN Issued u/s 74 of CGST Act at Preliminary Stage: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Division bench of the Kerala High Court, which was composed of Justices A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Easwaran S., declared that a show cause notice issued at the preliminary stage under Section...
Income Tax Dept or GST dept cannot Retain Cash Seized Prior to Finalisation of Proceedings: Kerala HC [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court has held that Income Tax department or GST department cannot retain illegal cash seizied prior to a finalisation of respective proceedings initiated by them. The appellants...
![Income Tax Dept or GST dept cannot Retain Cash Seized Prior to Finalisation of Proceedings: Kerala HC [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GST-I-income-Tax-Dept-Kerala-High-Court-GST-dept-Cash-Seized-TAXSCAN-1.jpg "Income Tax Dept or GST dept cannot Retain Cash Seized Prior to Finalisation of Proceedings: Kerala HC [Read Order]")
Relief to Works Contractor Hi-LITE Projects: Kerala HC allows lower 4% tax rate under KVAT Act [Read Order]
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has provided a relief of Rs. 1.2 Crore to M/s Hi-Lite Projects Pvt. Ltd., a works contractor, by allowing them to avail a lower 4% tax rate under the...
Cross Empowerment: Kerala HC upholds State GST Officers' Authority to issue Notices under CGST Act [Read Order]
The Kerala High Court ruled in favor of State GST officers' authority to issue notices under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, dismissing a petition that challenged their jurisdiction...
![Cross Empowerment: Kerala HC upholds State GST Officers Authority to issue Notices under CGST Act [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cross-Empowerment-Kerala-HC-Kerala-HC-upholds-State-GST-Officers-GST-issue-Notices-issue-Notices-under-CGST-Act-CGST-Act-taxscan.jpg "Cross Empowerment: Kerala HC upholds State GST Officers Authority to issue Notices under CGST Act [Read Order]")