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The Patna High Court has upheld the validity of Section 74 CGST proceedings, clarifying that voluntary tax payment does not preclude action where suppression of tax is established.
The Madras High Court upheld the validity of a Section 153A search assessment, asserting that the evidence gathered through loose sheets and sworn statements carries legal weight. It noted that alternative remedies exist under Section 246A.
The Finance Minister outlined a framework focused on faster return processing, litigation reduction, and tech-driven initiatives like PAN 2.0 at the 167th Tax Day event. These reforms aim to enhance taxpayer-centric administration.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the HSNS Cess levied on pan masala manufacturers is arbitrary, as it is based on assumed production capacity rather than actual output.
The ITAT held that the Sec. 143(1) intimation must be treated separately from the scrutiny assessment concerning unadjudicated claims under Section 43B, allowing ITC Infotech's appeal.
In a significant ruling, the ITAT determined that a reassessment under the Income Tax Act cannot stand if no addition is made on a reason recorded for the reassessment. This ruling emphasizes the necessity of substantiated grounds for tax assessments.
The ITAT held that any notice issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act beyond the prescribed limitation period is legally invalid. This ruling reinforces the importance of adhering to statutory timelines in tax assessments.
The Allahabad High Court declared an income tax notice served to a deceased individual invalid, affirming that tax laws are intended for the living.
The CESTAT Kolkata has ruled that interest on customs duty related to capital goods cleared from a MOOWR warehouse is not applicable unless there is actual use, overturning the previous demand based on intended use.
The Supreme Court affirmed that income tax penalty notices must clearly specify the exact charge under Section 271(1)(c). This ruling underscores the necessity for precision in tax penalty communications.
The Gauhati High Court ruled that challenges regarding the non-issuance of Form GST ASMT-10 and issues related to the supply of audit materials can be effectively addressed by the statutory appellate authority.
The recently enforced India-Sri Lanka Tax Protocol aims to provide double taxation relief along with anti-abuse measures effective from FY 2027.
The Karnataka High Court upheld the disqualification of a company from a tender process due to the director's tax default. The ruling suggests that de facto control by directors in tax compliance is crucial.