The High Court set aside a GST demand after finding that the show cause notice and tax determination were issued in the name of a deceased proprietor without notifying the legal representative.
The court held that passing an ex parte GST assessment without providing a personal hearing violated procedural fairness. The case was remanded for fresh consideration with a mandatory personal hearing.
The Madras High Court set aside GST assessment orders after finding that the taxpayer was not given an opportunity of personal hearing. The case was remanded for fresh adjudication subject to payment of 25% of the disputed tax.
The High Court quashed the GST registration cancellation order but directed restoration only after the taxpayer clears pending tax liabilities. The ruling emphasizes conditional relief despite procedural violations.
Draft Rule 240 requires financial institutions to follow detailed due diligence procedures, including self-certification and account review, to identify reportable accounts and determine tax residency for global information reporting.
GST professionals can face penalties for alleged facilitation of fake invoicing or bogus ITC. A well-drafted engagement letter helps define scope, shift responsibility to the client, and reduce exposure under Section 122(3A).
Draft Rule 239 requires reporting financial institutions to maintain and report detailed information on reportable accounts, including account holder identity, balances, and income transactions, with annual filing by 31 May to ensure tax transparency.
Payments received for expenses reimbursed due to cancelled export orders do not constitute a supply and are exempt from GST, as no service was provided.
Draft Rule 238 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 provides detailed definitions of financial accounts, financial institutions, reportable persons, and related terms to ensure proper identification and reporting of accounts under international tax compliance rules.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 introduce Rule 236 and Rule 237 requiring film producers and specified persons to file Form 164 and reporting entities to submit financial transaction statements in Form 165.
