Penalty for estimation of income and disallowances for tax non-deduction clarified: estimation-based penalties not sustainable; additions without conc...
Managerial remuneration disallowance under s.40A(2)(b) challenged over alleged tax-avoidance; appellate decision restored deletion of addition for dir...
Classification of imported goods as electronic cigarette versus tobacco product reversed for lack of proof; order set aside for jurisdictional overrea...
Mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras during physical examination of import cargo at all Container Freight Stations under JNCH jurisdiction will apply from 01.04.2026, in line with CBIC Circular No. 07/2026-Customs. The examination must be recorded from before opening packages or containers until completion, covering inspection of seals, goods, quantity, description, sampling, and interactions with the importer or Customs Broker; any interruption must be noted with reasons. Recordings must be securely stored and retained for two years by the jurisdictional Commissionerate, and, where investigations, disputes, or litigation arise, preserved until final disposal. CFSs must ensure BWCs are available for officers at their locations.
Mandatory use of Body Worn Cameras during physical examination of import cargo at all Container Freight Stations under JNCH jurisdiction will apply from 01.04.2026, in line with CBIC Circular No. 07/2026-Customs. The examination must be recorded from before opening packages or containers until completion, covering inspection of seals, goods, quantity, description, sampling, and interactions with the importer or Customs Broker; any interruption must be noted with reasons. Recordings must be securely stored and retained for two years by the jurisdictional Commissionerate, and, where investigations, disputes, or litigation arise, preserved until final disposal. CFSs must ensure BWCs are available for officers at their locations.
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