GST has been a landmark reform of Independent India showcasing the spirit of Cooperative Federalism. While aspirations were high, there were huge challenges too. These challenges were overcome deftly and painstakingly under the guidance and oversight of the GST Council. The right balance between facilitation and enforcement has engendered significantly better compliance. GST revenues are […]
The Finance Minister has introduced the Finance Bill, 2022 in Lok Sabha today, that is 1st February, 2022. Changes in Customs, Central Excise, GST law and rates have been proposed through the Finance Bill, 2022. To prescribe effective rates of duty, following notifications are being issued: Notification /Circular Nos. Date Customs (Tariff) 02/2022-Customs to 15/2022-Customs […]
Key Highlights of Union Budget 2022 – Changes under the Income Tax Law Following amendments have been proposed under Income Tax Laws in the Finance Bill, 2022 vide Clause 2 to 84 which shall be effective from April 01, 2022 as per Clause 1(2)(a) of the Finance Bill, 2022: 1. Levy of surcharge @ 12% in […]
Held that, service tax will not be levied on the donations received by a trust from its members and on freight charges paid towards the activity of advancement of yoga. Further held that, activities can’t be covered under Goods and Transport Agency Service where consignment notes have not been issued.
CESTAT find that service tax was not leviable on the services provided by the appellants, which was paid by mistake by the appellants, thus, it will be treated as deposit, ipso facto, and are entitled for refund. Limitation u/s 11B will not be applicable as the amount deposited is not tax and, at best, revenue deposit.
SC is of the view that appellant cannot be indefinitely detained in custody more so having already spent almost 50% of possible maximum sentence in alleged GST Evasion case of Rs. 64Cr.
AAR held that, club of membership association and its members are distinct persons and the membership/ subscription fee, and annual fee, received from its members are consideration for supply of goods/services as a separate entity covered by the scope of the term ‘business’ and, thus, principle of mutuality is not applicable. Hence, GST would be payable on amounts received from club members.
HC quashed the decision of Disciplinary Board of the ICAI against the Chartered Accountant alleged of committing of misconduct. Held that, the complaint filed is undoubtedly incomplete and cannot be relied upon and was not enquired properly and by following the established principles of law. Further, held that complaints made to the Disciplinary Authority shall be enquired in all aspects with an unbiased behaviour before passing an order and the reasons for forming any opinion is of paramount importance in an enquiry proceedings.
Quest Global Engineering Services Private Limited Vs Deputy Commissioner (Madras High Court) Neutralise alleged excess GST payments through credit note as refund application is time barred The Hon’ble Madras High Court in Quest Global Engineering Services Private Limited vs The Deputy Commissioner of GST and Central Excise [W.P. No. 12105 of 2020 and WMP No. […]
Rajasthan High Court upheld the provisions w.r.t claiming of refund of unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) and asked the department to pass final order after taking into account the reply of the assessee.
