India introduces GST 2.0 effective Sept 22, 2025, simplifying tax slabs to 5%, 18%, and 40%, merging cess, revising exemptions, and updating rates for goods, services, and renewable energy equipment
Consolidation of Customs Notifications applicable w.e.f. November 01, 2025 On October 24, 2025, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) released Letter No. D.O. CBIC-190341/168/2025-TRU dated October 24, 2025, announcing a consolidation of multiple customs duty exemption notifications into a unified structure. A new master notification— Notification No. 45/2025-Customs, dated October 24, 2025 […]
Andhra Pradesh HC rules GST assessment orders without a Document Identification Number (DIN) are invalid, but remain effective and enforceable until set aside.
Madras HC rules single GST show cause notice/assessment order for multiple financial years is impermissible. Each year requires a separate notice.
Bombay High Court rules that consolidating multiple financial years into a single GST Show Cause Notice (SCN) is without jurisdiction and violates statutory limitation rules.
Gujarat High Court rules refund for double IGST payment cannot be denied on Customs Act limitation grounds, as revenue cannot retain tax paid without authority of law.
Karnataka High Court mandates that pre-deposits, whether paid via cash or ITC, must be refunded entirely in cash along with interest under Section 142 of the KGST Act.
Supreme Court rules VAT is leviable on materials (like ink/chemicals) used in a works contract, even if consumed, as property transfer occurs upon incorporation.
Gujarat High Court ruled that the time taken to process a GST refund application until a deficiency memo is issued must be excluded from the two-year limitation period under Section 54.
Delhi HC quashes GST demand, ruling that exporters do not need transaction-wise FIRC matching; periodic foreign remittance covering the claimed refund is sufficient for compliance.
