Customs Valuation Rule Sequence must be followed; single-comparator re-determination and penalties set aside without comparability or proof of mis-dec...
Separately Identifiable Services: transportation found to be the essential character, so Cargo Handling classification and extended limitation rejecte...
A composite show cause notice under Section 74 covering multiple tax periods or financial years was held impermissible. The HC relied on its earlier rulings to hold that clubbing distinct tax periods in one proceeding creates a jurisdictional defect, and a notice issued on that basis is illegal. Because the foundational show cause notice was invalid, the consequential Order-in-Original could not survive and was set aside. Liberty was reserved to initiate fresh proceedings in accordance with law, with all contentions kept open.
A composite show cause notice under Section 74 covering multiple tax periods or financial years was held impermissible. The HC relied on its earlier rulings to hold that clubbing distinct tax periods in one proceeding creates a jurisdictional defect, and a notice issued on that basis is illegal. Because the foundational show cause notice was invalid, the consequential Order-in-Original could not survive and was set aside. Liberty was reserved to initiate fresh proceedings in accordance with law, with all contentions kept open.
Note: It is a system-generated summary and is for quick reference only.