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......

Whistleblowers should not be silenced: SC

A whistleblower who tries to highlight malfunctioning of the government "should not be silenced" even if the speech or editorials appear to invite contempt of court and truth should ordinarily be......

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......

Why Modi's tax charter reads like a cruel joke

'Under this government, tax laws have become more draconian, and the government itself is setting stiff, unrealistic targets for tax officials, who have got more powers to harass us,' points out......

Excessive tax results in 'social injustice': CJI

Chief Justice of India S A Bobde on Friday said arbitrary or excessive tax results in "social injustice" by a government, adding tax should be collected from people like honey bee draws nectar from......

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......

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:......

Service tax row: Supreme Court rejects BCCI's plea

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Board Of Control For Cricket In India's plea against a tribunal order asking it to pay around Rs 18 crore as service tax for video graphing matches and......

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......