Except mere allegation of suppression, the Department did not ...

Department Lacks Evidence in Tax Evasion Case; No Penalty Imposed Due to Lack of Proof.

November 4, 2016

Case Laws Service Tax AT

Except mere allegation of suppression, the Department did not bring any material on record to prove that there was suppression and concealment of facts to evade payment of tax - No penalty - AT

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Except mere allegation of suppression, the Department did not ...

Department Lacks Evidence in Tax Evasion Case; No Penalty Imposed Due to Lack of Proof.

November 4, 2016

Case Laws Service Tax AT

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