Binding effect of government circulars: administrative clarifications do not bind courts or quasi judicial authorities and cannot create estoppel. Government circulars and clarifications represent administrative understanding of statutory provisions and do not bind courts or quasi judicial authorities; they cannot create an estoppel against the statute and do not prevent recovery of tax lawfully leviable despite prior communications to taxpayers.
Service elements in works contracts taxable when classifiable under construction or erection services, not limited to a new label. Service elements within a composite works contract that correspond in nature to Commercial or Industrial Construction Service, Construction of Complex Service or Erection, Commissioning or Installation Service are taxable under those service heads; such service elements need not be classified exclusively under the subsequently inserted sub clause, and levy under the existing defined service categories is proper based on the substantive character of the activities.
Resident firm classification for advance ruling expands eligible applicants under service tax advance ruling framework. Notification declares resident firm as a class of persons eligible for advance rulings under section 96A of the Finance Act, 1994 for service tax. It defines "firm" to include partnerships under the Indian Partnership Act, limited liability partnerships (including those without a company partner), sole proprietorships, and One Person Companies, and links the term "resident" to the meaning in the Income-tax Act as applicable to a resident firm.
Charitable hospital renewal depends on genuine medical relief, charitable application of income, and material regulatory compliance. Renewal of section 12AB registration for a charitable hospital depends on genuine activities in furtherance of medical relief, application of income and ... Summary
Charitable hospital renewal depends on genuine medical relief, charitable application of income, and material regulatory compliance.
Renewal of section 12AB registration for a charitable hospital depends on genuine activities in furtherance of medical relief, application of income and assets to charitable objects, and compliance with other laws only where material to those objects. Receipts, premium facilities, tariff differentials, sophisticated infrastructure and professional management do not alone negate charitable status. Other-law non-compliance requires attention to the specified-violation framework and competent regulatory determinations. Retrospective cancellation is distinct from refusing renewal and requires an independent statutory and factual foundation, with reasonable opportunity of hearing.
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