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Consumer Protection Act | Deficiency in Residential Construction Cannot Be Dismissed at Admission Stage Without Evidence Recording : Siliguri SCDC
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Consumer Protection Act | Deficiency in Residential Construction Cannot Be Dismissed at Admission Stage Without Evidence Recording : Siliguri SCDC

The Siliguri State Consumer Commission ruled that complaints alleging structural defects in residential construction cannot be summarily dismissed at the admission stage merely on speculative grounds about commercial intent. This sets a vital precedent ensuring consumers get a fair hearing when alleging deficiency in service, reinforcing procedural fairness under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Pre-July 2010 Residential Construction Exempt from Service Tax; CESTAT Hyderabad Invalidates Penalty & Mandates Composition Scheme Reconsideration
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|Custom, Excise & Service Tax Tribunal

Pre-July 2010 Residential Construction Exempt from Service Tax; CESTAT Hyderabad Invalidates Penalty & Mandates Composition Scheme Reconsideration

CESTAT Hyderabad ruled that construction of residential complexes before 01.07.2010 is not taxable under service tax, quashing penalties imposed for interpretational disputes. The tribunal directed reconsideration of demands under the composition scheme, offering relief to contractors facing retrospective tax liabilities.

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