Companies, exporters cry foul as taxman raise fresh GST demands on ocean freight even as issue is pending in SC

The issue of Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) on  ocean freight  has come to haunt many companies as the tax department has started raising fresh queries over tax applicability on transportation of imported goods through the sea route even as the matter is pending in various courts.  In the last month or so, the department has started issuing fresh tax demands and notices to companies…