GST Litigation: What It Means and How Businesses Can Handle GST Disputes
Learn what GST litigation means, why GST disputes happen, common GST notices, appeal-related issues, and how expert guidance can help businesses respond correctly.
Uncovering Alleged Tax Evasion in India’s Commercial Coaching Centers
Introduction The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has launched a sweeping investigation into suspected tax evasion by leading commercial coaching centers across India. Reports suggest that these entities may have evaded taxes totaling an astonishing ₹850 crore during the fiscal years
No need to file certified copy of appeal
Comment The appeal was filed online in this case. But the TP couldnt file the certified hard copy. The honourable court dropped the order rejecting the appeals declaring them time barred. It was clarified by the court that if the appeal is successfully filed on
CA Shafaly GirdharwalDeptt have the burden of proof in case of small errors
Burden of Prove is on Taxpayer HOWEVER If the Error is Clerical/ Typographical in Nature, Initial Burden is on Department to Prove Evasion of Tax- [Way Bill, Vehicle Detention] Allahabad High Court in case of M/S Indeutsch Industries Private Limited Versus State Of U.P. And
Cash can’t be seized by the Deptt
“CASH” does not fall under ambit of “Thing”, CGST Authority not empowered to seize Cash during Search u/s 67 of CGST Act, 2017 Hon’ble Delhi High Court in case of M/S K.M. Food Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Through Its Director Mukesh Kapoor and Mukesh Kapoor and
Delhi High Court Ruling: Castrol Limited vs. Newcast Roi Racing
Background: In a recent landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court awarded Rs. 12 lakhs in costs and damages to Castrol Limited in a trademark dispute against two individuals manufacturing engine oil products under the mark “Newcast Roi Racing.” Deceptive Similarity: Justice Sanjeev Narula highlighted the
Karnataka AAR: GST Exemption for Panchayat and Municipality Services
Karnataka AAR Rules Manpower Services to Panchayats and Municipalities Exempt from GST In a recent landmark ruling, the Karnataka Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) addressed the issue of Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicability on manpower services provided to Panchayats and Municipalities under specific constitutional
CESTAT: Web Cameras Classified Under Chapter Heading 8473
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) in Bangalore has made a significant ruling regarding the classification of web cameras under the Customs Tariff Act. In the case of M/s. Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited, the Tribunal held that web cameras are rightly
“High Court’s Tax Probe Decision: Balancing Subjectivity and Jurisdiction
In a recent ruling by the Honorable Allahabad High Court in the case of Mgs Palace v. State of Uttar Pradesh [Writ Tax No. 1390 of 2023 dated January 03, 2024], a significant legal principle regarding tax proceedings was highlighted. The court emphasized the subjective
Enhancing Tax Probe Protocol: CBIC’s Circular to DGGI Officials
Introduction: The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs (CBIC) is set to introduce new guidelines aimed at refining the conduct of Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) officials during tax investigations. This move, anticipated to be outlined in a forthcoming circular,
“Tax Justice Prevails: Fairdeal Metals Exonerated”
In the legal case of Fairdeal Metals Ltd. versus the Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, State Tax, Bureau of Investigation (NB), the Calcutta High Court reached a decision regarding the responsibility for fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims by a supplier. Fairdeal Metals Ltd., the petitioner,
Case against Karnataka CM stayed by SC
On Monday (February 19), the Supreme Court stayed proceedings in the criminal case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, related to a protest march conducted by him in 2022 demanding the resignation of then Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa. The Court also stayed
Madras High Court Emphasizes Evidence in Tax Assessments
In a recent judicial pronouncement, the Madras High Court rendered a significant decision in the case of Ingram Micro India (P.) Ltd. v. State Tax Officer, highlighting the crucial importance of assessing authorities thoroughly considering evidence before reaching conclusions, particularly in matters concerning tax assessments.