Imported menthol-scented sweet supari classification dispute: seizure quashed, release for home consumption subject to duty bond; bank guarantee refus...
CKD/SKD air-conditioner components classifiable with finished units by essential character; prior advance ruling extended three years, FTA benefits po...
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The dominant issue was breach of principles of natural justice in a tax adjudication order. The authority failed to consider the taxpayer's attendance at an earlier personal hearing and the documents/objections submitted, and the order did not address the defects raised, rendering it unsustainable; consequently, the impugned order was set aside and the matter remitted for a fresh decision on merits. To balance equities given the taxpayer's belated approach, remand was made conditional on pre-deposit of 50% of the disputed tax in cash within 30 days, failing which the benefit would not enure; upon compliance, bank attachment would stand vacated and a fresh order was directed within three months. - HC
The dominant issue was breach of principles of natural justice in a tax adjudication order. The authority failed to consider the taxpayer's attendance at an earlier personal hearing and the documents/objections submitted, and the order did not address the defects raised, rendering it unsustainable; consequently, the impugned order was set aside and the matter remitted for a fresh decision on merits. To balance equities given the taxpayer's belated approach, remand was made conditional on pre-deposit of 50% of the disputed tax in cash within 30 days, failing which the benefit would not enure; upon compliance, bank attachment would stand vacated and a fresh order was directed within three months. - HC
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