Contractual tolerance requires consideration; breach recoveries, qualifying public infrastructure services and road works escape service tax liability...
Personal hearing requirements in GST adjudication were satisfied by prior opportunities and written submissions; appellate limitation received writ-pe...
Penalty imposed u/r 26 of Central Excise Rules 2002 set aside due to violation of principles of natural justice and lack of evidence. Department's case based solely on statements without allowing cross-examination. Rule 26 penalty requires involvement in clearance of goods liable for confiscation, which was not established against the appellants. Imposition of penalty u/r 26 unsustainable as appellants not involved in activities attracting Rule 26. Penalty on directors set aside as one director not concerned with activities at the relevant plant. Appeals of three appellants allowed, fourth appellant's appeal partly allowed.
Penalty imposed u/r 26 of Central Excise Rules 2002 set aside due to violation of principles of natural justice and lack of evidence. Department's case based solely on statements without allowing cross-examination. Rule 26 penalty requires involvement in clearance of goods liable for confiscation, which was not established against the appellants. Imposition of penalty u/r 26 unsustainable as appellants not involved in activities attracting Rule 26. Penalty on directors set aside as one director not concerned with activities at the relevant plant. Appeals of three appellants allowed, fourth appellant's appeal partly allowed.
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