Authentication of paper assessment orders upheld, while qualifying repairs, consumables and vendor advance write-offs remain deductible business claim...
Transaction value cannot be rejected solely on non-statutory valuation guidelines without corroborative evidence supporting reassessment of final cust...
Cross-examination rights and corroborated evidence limit customs penalties for misdeclaration in genuine import transactions involving documented clea...
Tariff classification of vehicle gear components follows the specific gearing entry, displacing motor-vehicle parts classification and related liabili...
Non-discharge of service tax - extended period invoked, service tax demanded - penalties imposed u/ss 77 and 78 of Finance Act, 1994 - appellant providing taxable maintenance, repair, manpower recruitment and supply services - appellant computed and paid service tax due - lack of knowledge and status as petty contractor pleaded - authorities imposed heavy penalties despite appellant's compliance before adjudication - undisputed findings regarding appellant's status and compliance - no justification for not considering Section 80 benefit and waiving penalties - fit case for waiving penalties u/ss 77 and 78 in terms of Section 80 - appeal partly allowed, setting aside penalties imposed on appellant.
Non-discharge of service tax - extended period invoked, service tax demanded - penalties imposed u/ss 77 and 78 of Finance Act, 1994 - appellant providing taxable maintenance, repair, manpower recruitment and supply services - appellant computed and paid service tax due - lack of knowledge and status as petty contractor pleaded - authorities imposed heavy penalties despite appellant's compliance before adjudication - undisputed findings regarding appellant's status and compliance - no justification for not considering Section 80 benefit and waiving penalties - fit case for waiving penalties u/ss 77 and 78 in terms of Section 80 - appeal partly allowed, setting aside penalties imposed on appellant.
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