Bengaluru Court Orders FIR against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Over Alleged Extortion Linked to Poll Bonds

The complaint says that the scheme was exploited to accumulate large sums of money for political purposes, with Ms. Sitharaman and other senior BJP officials played key roles in the…

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Minimum 7-Day Must Be Given to Respond to Notice issued u/s 148A(b) of Income Tax: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

The court found that the inadequate response time violated the principles of natural justice and caused prejudice In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court has ruled that a minimum…

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“Special mention derogates from General”: CESTAT upholds Reclassification of AC Remote Components [Read Order]

Gist: Specific Mention takes Priority over General ones, CESTAT Supports Reclassification of AC Remote Components In a recent ruling of Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal ( CESTAT ) …

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Nationalized Banks now liable for Minimum Alternate Tax after 2012 Income Tax Amendment: ITAT [Read Order]

The Tribunal observed that the 2012 Finance Act amendment clearly extended MAT to nationalized banks, despite their formation under a special statute In a significant ruling, the Special bench of…

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Relief to Ericsson: Supreme Court upholds deletion of ₹64.43 Cr Penalty u/s 271G of Income Tax Act [Read Judgement]

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's ruling, deleting the ₹64.43 crore penalty under Section 271G of the Income Tax Act In a significant relief to Ericsson India Private…

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Madras High Court sets aside Income Tax Assessment Order passed hastily without considering Taxpayer’s submission amidst approaching deadline [Read Order]

Considering the assessing officer hastily completed the assessment without considering the written submission of the taxpayer, Madras HC set aside the order In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court…

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Single Consolidated GST SCN u/s 73 cannot be issued for Multiple Assessment Years: Karnataka HC [Read Order]

In the case, State of Jammu and Kashmir vs. Caltex (India) Ltd, the SC held that separate assessment orders should be treated independently when covering different assessment years The Karnataka…

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364 Days Delay in Filing Appeal Due to Pursuit of Alternative Remedy u/s 119 of Income Tax Act: ITAT Condones Delay [Read Order]

The tribunal observed that the delay was due to bona fide reasons The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) of Banglore in a recent case condoned a 364-day delay…

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GST Council recommends Rectification Process for ITC Orders u/s 73, 74, 107, and 108; Circular to Address ITC Issues

Wrong availment of Income Tax Credit lead to the decision by 54th GST Council Meeting The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 54th meeting of the GST Council today…

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Tax Audit Report Rejected Over Unsigned Schedule and Annexures by CA Partner: Karnataka HC grants Opportunity to Establish Report’s Authenticity [Read Order]

The petitioner was granted liberty to present additional evidence, which must be considered by the AO in accordance with the law A fresh opportunity to establish the authenticity of the…

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