Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Customs Duty on Imports Mistakenly Paid Twice on Same Bills of Entry: CESTAT Orders Refund of Second...
The CESTAT has ordered a refund of "customs duty on imports" that was "mistakenly paid twice on the same bills of entry." The tribunal's decision, which is a significant victory for the company, was made on the grounds that the company's claim was not supported by evidence. The ruling clarifies that a tax authority can't add a tax to a company's account without a valid reason.