Follow Us:

Archive: April, 2026

Posts in April, 2026

Provision of section 76 of CGST not invocable as GST component already remitted

April 22, 2026 2571 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that section 76 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 are not applicable since GST component is already remitted by GAIL [transmission vertical]. Accordingly, provisions of section 76 of CGST cannot be invoked. Hence, present petition is allowed.

Electrical repair service to government entity exempt from service tax vide notification 25/2012

April 22, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Allahabad held that electrical repair services provided to governmental entities is exempt from payment of service tax vide notification no. 25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012. Accordingly, the order is set aside and appeal is allowed.

CBIC extends due date of March GSTR-3B to 21st April 2026

April 21, 2026 7728 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC extends due date for filing March 2026 GSTR-3B to April 21, 2026, for registered persons under Section 39 of the CGST Act.

CESTAT Allowed SSI Exemption for Failure to Distinguish Trading from Manufacturing Sales

April 21, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that the Department failed to prove that goods classified as trading were actually manufactured by the assessee. In absence of proper investigation, excise demand and penalties were held unsustainable.

SC Dismisses Appeal Due to Delay, HC Ruling on No PE and Offshore Taxability Stands

April 21, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court declined to condone delay, thereby upholding the High Court’s conclusion that the liaison office did not constitute a PE. The High Court found activities to be preparatory in nature. The ruling highlights strict standards for establishing PE in India.

Offshore Supply Income Not Taxable in India Due to Absence of Business Connection: Delhi HC

April 21, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

The judgment confirms that income from offshore equipment supply is not taxable where transactions occur outside India. The liaison office was also held not to create a taxable presence. The case highlights limits of tax jurisdiction over cross-border supplies.

Income Tax Appeal Reinstated as Delay due to Bona Fide Belief & COVID-19 Disruption

April 21, 2026 243 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that lack of awareness of the assessment order and limited knowledge of tax law constituted sufficient cause for delay. The matter was restored for reconsideration on merits.

Reopening Valid Where Income Escapement Based on Search-Derived Information

April 21, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal confirmed addition of unexplained investments where the assessee could not substantiate the source of deposits. The ruling reinforces the burden of proof on the taxpayer.

Wage Arrears Deduction Allowed as Liability Accrued from Pay Revision Effective Date

April 21, 2026 1416 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that wage arrears arising from pay revision constitute an accrued liability from the effective date. The provision was allowed despite later payment and quantification.

AI in GST: Powerful Tool, Unready Taxpayers: Risks of Algorithmic Judgement

April 21, 2026 1236 Views 0 comment Print

The increasing use of AI in GST is leading to automated mismatch alerts and notices based on flawed data. The key takeaway is that reliance on inaccurate systems can result in unjust tax demands for genuine taxpayers.

Search Post by Date
May 2026
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031