Extended Period of Limitation - Suppression etc. cannot be ...

Extended Tax Limitation Requires Evidence of Intent; Late Payment Alone Isn't Suppression Under Legal Precedent.

June 22, 2023

Case Laws Service Tax AT

Extended Period of Limitation - Suppression etc. cannot be imputed against the appellant merely because they failed to pay the tax on time. It is settled legal position that mere allegation of suppression is not sufficient, it has to be established through some evidence as mere omission to give some information will not always be termed as suppression with intention to evade tax, something more needs to be brought on record by the department. - AT

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Extended Period of Limitation - Suppression etc. cannot be ...

Extended Tax Limitation Requires Evidence of Intent; Late Payment Alone Isn't Suppression Under Legal Precedent.

June 22, 2023

Case Laws Service Tax AT

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