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CESTAT Sets Aside Service Tax Demand Based on ST-3 and Trial Balance Difference

In a notable legal development, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently ruled in favor of a taxpayer by setting aside a major service tax demand, along…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 31, 2026

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CESTAT Allows CENVAT Credit on Housekeeping, Construction, Courier and Insurance Services

In a significant legal development for corporate taxpayers, the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) recently delivered a comprehensive ruling regarding CENVAT credit eligibility. According to official reports,…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 31, 2026

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Telangana High Court Declines GST Writ and Directs Taxpayer to Statutory Appellate Tribunal

The Telangana High Court recently dismissed a writ petition filed by a taxpayer challenging a Goods and Services Tax (GST) assessment, ruling that the petitioner must pursue the alternative remedy…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 30, 2026

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CESTAT Ruling Clarifies Scope of Cenvat Credit for Manufacturing Input Services

CESTAT's landmark ruling clarifies Cenvat credit eligibility for manufacturing input services, broadening scope and resolving long-standing disputes.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 1, 2026