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Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the legal significance of a Show Cause Notice under GST and why it forms the foundation of adjudication proc...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that taxpayers with orders communicated before 1 April 2026 must file GSTAT appeals by 30 June 2026 to preser...
Goods and Services Tax : High Courts have held that taxpayers with cancelled GST registrations cannot be expected to monitor the portal continuously, makin...
Goods and Services Tax : The article examines the benefits and trade-offs of the composition scheme, helping small businesses determine whether the concess...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that audits and investigations serve distinct legal purposes under GST and require different taxpayer respons...
Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders identified persistent issues in GST registration, cancellations, and refund processing affecting MSMEs. The consultat...
CA, CS, CMA : CAAS suggested that while favourable outcomes may be automated, adverse actions should require a named officer's approval supporte...
Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...
Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court granted bail to an accused in a Rs.30 crore fake GST ITC case after noting that no complaint had been fil...
Goods and Services Tax : Considering Clauses 7 and 7.1 of the 2022 Circular, the Court found that the amount in question appeared to be compensation rather...
Goods and Services Tax : The Allahabad High Court held that GST appellate authorities cannot dismiss appeals solely on limitation without examining the act...
Goods and Services Tax : The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the competent authority to decide a representation alleging fraudulent GST record manip...
Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court set aside a GST adjudication order after finding that the authority incorrectly stated that no reply had ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT Mumbai Bench has officially commenced functioning, making it mandatory for taxpayers within its jurisdiction to file appeals...
Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that the challenge to GST summons had become infructuous after the appearance date was over. The writ petition was dismissed as no effective relief could be granted.
A single visit revealing closed premises is not sufficient to cancel GST registration. The department must establish statutory grounds and follow the complete procedure prescribed under GST law.
The article explains the crucial distinction between GST Credit Notes and Commercial Credit Notes. Once the Section 34 deadline expires, tax liability cannot be reduced even if commercial settlements occur later.
The dispute centers on whether GST applies to the entire maintenance amount or only the excess above ₹7,500 per month. The issue remains unresolved as higher judicial proceedings are pending.
The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different location. The petitioner undertook to deposit arrear taxes, interest, late fees, and penalty before seeking amendment.
The Court held that a purchasing dealer can rely on a sellers valid registration at the time of purchase. ITC cannot be denied merely because the sellers registration was cancelled retrospectively.
The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a single Section 74 show cause notice. The impugned notice was quashed with liberty to issue fresh notices in accordance with law.
The High Court granted bail in a GST fraud prosecution after noting that the investigation had been completed and the complaint had already been filed. The Court held that the allegations would be examined during trial and continued custody was not warranted at that stage.
The High Court granted regular bail on the principle of parity after noting that a similarly placed co-accused had already been released. The ruling emphasizes consistent treatment of accused persons in comparable circumstances.
The Calcutta High Court set aside cancellation of GST registration and granted the taxpayer four weeks to file pending returns and clear dues. The ruling emphasizes providing an opportunity to regularise compliance where revenue interests are not adversely affected.
