![Internal Material Handling by HSCL Not Cargo Handling and Extended Period Not Invocable: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/05/500x300_2110378-d0f969b9-4c3b-47f1-b647-444da181eac9.webp "Internal Material Handling by HSCL Not Cargo Handling and Extended Period Not Invocable: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]")
Internal Material Handling by HSCL Not Cargo Handling and Extended Period Not Invocable: CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand [Read Order]
The Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) allowed the appeals holding that the activities of internal...
![Finalization of Provisional Assessment after 5 Years Invalid: CESTAT Quashes Differential Duty Demand issued Without S. 28 SCN [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/05/250x150_2110291-show-case-notice-taxscan.jfif "Finalization of Provisional Assessment after 5 Years Invalid: CESTAT Quashes Differential Duty Demand issued Without S. 28 SCN [Read Order]")
![Chhattisgarh HC Rejects M.Com Student’s Plea for Third Re-Evaluation of Income Tax Marks Over Belated Application Filing [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/05/250x150_2110326-chattisgarh-hc-mcom-students-plea-third-re-evaluation-income-tax-marks-application-filing-taxscan.webp "Chhattisgarh HC Rejects M.Com Student’s Plea for Third Re-Evaluation of Income Tax Marks Over Belated Application Filing [Read Order]")
![SEBI Amendment: ‘Independent Registered Valuers’ Replace ‘Merchant Bankers’ for ESOP and Sweat-Equity Valuations [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/06/250x150_2110481-sebi-sebi-amendment-taxscan.webp "SEBI Amendment: ‘Independent Registered Valuers’ Replace ‘Merchant Bankers’ for ESOP and Sweat-Equity Valuations [Read Circular]")
Claim of ‘Lack of Speedy Remedy’ Not Enough to Invoke Article 226 when Statute Provides Complete Appellate Route: Orissa HC [Read Order]
The Orissa High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a tax demand raised under Section 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act), holding that the petition was barred by...
![Claim of ‘Lack of Speedy Remedy’ Not Enough to Invoke Article 226 when Statute Provides Complete Appellate Route: Orissa HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/06/500x300_2110590-complete-appellate-route-taxscan.webp "Claim of ‘Lack of Speedy Remedy’ Not Enough to Invoke Article 226 when Statute Provides Complete Appellate Route: Orissa HC [Read Order]")
NALSA Reconstituted with 9 New Members: Justice Kannan Krishnamoorthy & Justice P. Sam Koshy Lead Judicial Representation
The Central Government has reconstituted the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) with the appointment of nine new members, replacing earlier entries notified under the original 1997...
Consultancy for Pet Products Must Be Provided by Scientist or Institution: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand Against Mars International [Read Order]
In a significant relief to Mars International India Pvt Ltd, the Hyderabad Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal set aside multiple Service Tax demands against Mars...
![Consultancy for Pet Products Must Be Provided by Scientist or Institution: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand Against Mars International [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/06/500x300_2110461-consultancy-pet-products-scientist-institution-cestat-service-tax-demand-mars-international-taxscan.webp "Consultancy for Pet Products Must Be Provided by Scientist or Institution: CESTAT Quashes Service Tax Demand Against Mars International [Read Order]")
‘Knowledge’ is Mandatory Element for Imposing Penalty u/s 114 and 114AA of Customs Act: CESTAT [Read Order]
The Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad (CESTAT) set aside penalties imposed under Section 114 and Section 114AA of the Customs Act, 1962, holding that the absence of...
![‘Knowledge’ is Mandatory Element for Imposing Penalty u/s 114 and 114AA of Customs Act: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/08/500x300_2110859-mandatory-element-imposing-penalty-114-144aa-customs-act-cestat-taxscan.webp "‘Knowledge’ is Mandatory Element for Imposing Penalty u/s 114 and 114AA of Customs Act: CESTAT [Read Order]")
ICAI Exam Update: New Income Tax Act will be Included in CA Intermediate, Final and Self-Paced Exams, Know Complete Details
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ( ICAI ), through its Board of Studies (Academic), has officially announced that the Income-tax Act, 2025 will be applicable for CA examinations from...
Ministry Reports Comprehensive Tax Concessions for Cooperatives: MAT Cut to 15%, Manufacturing Rate Slashed, TDS Threshold Tripled
The Ministry of Cooperation has disclosed a ten point tax reliefs for cooperative societies, including a reduction in Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) from 18.5% to 15%, a flat 15% tax rate for new...
![Jharkhand HC grants bail to Rs. 22 crores GST Fraud Accused noting 4 months Custody [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/12/05/500x300_2110327-gst-fraud-taxscan.jfif "Jharkhand HC grants bail to Rs. 22 crores GST Fraud Accused noting 4 months Custody [Read Order]")