The article highlights how Central GST enforcement practices such as repeated summons, searches, and arrests resemble old Customs-style investigations. It argues that excessive enforcement is creating hardship for small taxpayers and weakening confidence in GST administration.
The article examines whether ITC on solar power generating plants is available when electricity is used captively for manufacturing taxable goods. It explains why captive consumption may not qualify as exempt supply under GST law.
Taxpayers filing GST refunds under the new Annexure-B utility are encountering duplicate data and “JSON has no data” errors during upload. GSTN reportedly acknowledged that many issues are linked to formatting and system validation problems.
The article explains how buy-back taxation shifted from company-level tax to shareholder taxation under the Finance Act, 2024 and Income-tax Act, 2025. It also discusses additional tax implications for promoters under Section 69(2).
The Tripura High Court stayed a Bar Association resolution and show cause proceedings initiated against an advocate who appeared in court during a boycott call. The Court held that lawyers cannot be restrained from performing professional duties toward clients.
RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framework shifts full compliance responsibility to Authorised Dealers while strengthening transparency and customer protection measures.
PFRDA has amended NPS investment guidelines to permit investment in Rupee Bonds issued by the New Development Bank. The circular broadens investment opportunities for pension funds while retaining existing credit rating and maturity conditions.
The High Court ruled that refund claims arising from unconstitutional GST levies are not restricted by the limitation provisions under Section 54 of the GST Act. Interest at 6% was directed from the date of tax payment till refund.
The Sales Tax Bar Association requested reconsideration of Bar Council of India rules prohibiting advocates from entering partnerships with non-advocates. The representation argued that modern tax practice requires integrated legal, accounting, and compliance expertise.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that a Section 73 GST notice lacking specific details, computations, and supporting material is legally unsustainable. The ruling emphasizes that vague allegations violate principles of natural justice and deprive taxpayers of an effective opportunity to respond.
