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The Orissa High Court directed authorities to unblock a vehicle in the Vahan Portal, asserting that a vehicle must not remain blocked solely due to pending tax penalty proceedings after the core motor vehicle tax is paid.
The Karnataka High Court upheld the seizure and cancellation of a luxury car's registration due to misdeclaration to evade road tax. The court affirmed the Inspector's authority to act upon suspected tax evasions.
The CESTAT Delhi has ruled that solar modules cleared from the bond for warehouse use are exempt from interest under Section 61(1)(a). This ruling clarifies the interpretation of interest exemptions applicable to bonded warehousing.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a revision petition from the revenue department against Jindal, emphasizing the importance of consistency in tax assessment. The court found that the revenue's actions constituted 'pick and choose' in challenging the ITC computation methodology.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that no income tax deduction can be claimed for secret commissions paid to private executives without proving the genuineness of the expenditure.
The CESTAT ruled that a freight concession under the Wagon Investment Scheme is not taxable, quashing the service tax demand on UltraTech Cement.
CESTAT upheld the entitlement to CENVAT credit on reverse charge services despite an incorrect invoice address, clarifying that procedural irregularities do not warrant denial of credit.
The GST Council has notified new IGST Settlement Rules for 2026 aimed at enhancing the IGST settlement mechanism, as per recommendations from the Finance Ministry.
The Gauhati High Court upheld the validity of consolidated GST show cause notices and orders for multiple financial years, denying writ relief while allowing appeal under Section 107 with interim protection.
The Finance Ministry has announced the introduction of new FEMA Compounding Rules, clarifying procedures and sharing relevant Disposal Data to streamline enforcement. These updates aim to enhance regulatory compliance and efficiency.
The SAFEMA Tribunal has upheld the attachment of ₹7.93 crore under the PMLA in a significant adverse ruling for Manik Bhattacharya. The Tribunal dismissed appeals, reinforcing the necessity for robust evidence in financial investigations.
The Karnataka High Court reversed a Single Judge's decision, affirming that consolidated GST show cause notices for multiple tax periods are permissible.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the appellate authority to resolve a seven-year-old income tax appeal within four months, providing relief to the taxpayers against coercive recovery actions until the case is decided.