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The Orissa High Court has ruled that vehicle owners can pay motor vehicle taxes published online even if a formal demand notice has not been issued, allowing for penalty waiver applications.
The Orissa High Court has permitted a truck owner to deposit outstanding taxes and apply for a waiver of penalties under the Odisha MV Tax Act. The court emphasized that its decision does not express any view on the merits of the case.
The Madras High Court ruled that there is no mandatory three-month gap required between the issuance of a GST Show Cause Notice and the issuance of an assessment order under Section 73. The court asserted that while a reasonable interval is necessary, it is not bound by a rigid statutory timeframe.
The Uttarakhand High Court denied exercising extraordinary jurisdiction in a case regarding house tax exemption claims, advising petitioners to approach the local civic body instead. The court emphasized that disputes over local municipal tax assessments should first be settled at the appropriate administrative level.
The Madras High Court dismissed a petition regarding GST refund and NPA classification, ruling that findings of the Ombudsman adequately addressed grievances.
The Kerala High Court directed an assessee to utilize statutory remedies concerning the challenge on income tax exemption for a stipend received by a medical PG student.
The Reserve Bank of India has published data on India's international trade in services for June 2026, reflecting service export and import dynamics that are crucial for economic analysts.
The Telangana High Court has disposed of a writ petition, directing a taxpayer to pursue a statutory appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal as an alternate remedy with a pre-deposit requirement.
The Telangana High Court has allowed taxpayers to submit a physical application for revocation of canceled GST registrations due to non-filing of returns, stipulating disposal within three weeks.
The Bombay High Court has stayed a penalty imposed under Section 122(1A) of the CGST Act against a former director. The court cited inapplicability of such penalties to individuals pending further hearings.
This article addresses the issue of goods detained due to an unfilled Part-B of the E-way Bill, providing practitioners with a draft format for appeals. It highlights the need for compliance with e-way bill regulations.
The government has announced an income tax exemption on statutory fees and grants under Section 10(46) applicable for assessment years 2022–23 to 2026–27. This exemption is contingent on specific criteria being met.
The Madras High Court has permitted a tax advocate's appointment to verify a substantial income tax claim against a company in liquidation, subject to the applicant bearing the advocate's remuneration.