SC recalls its verdict on indirect taxes from duty free shops at airports

In a significant development, the Supreme Court Friday recalled its April 10 verdict by which it had held that duty free shops at arrival and departure terminals at international airports are......

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have......

Govt employee's classified report can't be made public: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea for disclosure of the annual confidential reports of public servants under the Right To Information Act. A bench of justices G S Singhvi  and S J......

6 years of GST: Rs 1.5 trillion monthly tax revenues becomes 'new normal'

Six years after the rollout of the biggest indirect tax reform in India, Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue of Rs 1.5 lakh crore every month has become a new normal and tax officers are focusing......

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

A robust dispute settlement system would help the government unlock tax revenues, and also aid ease of doing business. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After rationalisation of the......

What is the biggest concern about GST?

As corporate India gears up to be GST-ready, the ongoing litigation and tax dispute cases are something most businesses are cagey about. “Dealing with legacy issues,” responded the......

Budget focuses on Modi's key initiatives

Customs and excise duty rates have been amended mainly to promote Make in India.  Image: Make in India gets a boost. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com     INDIRECT TAXES While......

Service Tax dept demands Rs 536 crore, BCCI takes legal route

A policeman walks past a logo of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during a governing council meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. Photograph:......

BCCI slapped Rs 11.19 crore service tax

The Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ordered the Board of Control for Cricket in India to pay Rs three crore towards service tax dues for the period 1999-2000 to......