Renting a property to an unregistered entity for providing residential accommodation to students and professionals does not qualify for GST exemption. The registered lessor must pay 18% GST under Notification 11/2017.
The Tamil Nadu AAR ruled that GST does not apply to funds deposited by shippers and forwarded to carriers without deductions, as the applicant merely acts as a facilitator.
The ruling examines the composition of lime products and holds that impurities of 10–15% place them under Heading 2522. The Authority concludes that the applicable GST rate is 5%.
The ruling held that rent for a godown used to store paddy is exempt from GST because paddy qualifies as agricultural produce. The decision confirms that storage services for eligible produce fall under Nil-rated agricultural support services.
The ruling holds that non-monetary benefits on which TDS is deducted qualify as consideration for support services. It affirms that such benefits constitute taxable supply under GST.
High Court quashed a GST adjudication order where authority failed to consider petitioner’s explanation regarding alleged differences between GSTR-3B and GSTR-2A, remanding matter for fresh hearing.
The Court remanded the matter after finding the tax order was passed without giving the petitioner an opportunity to reply or be heard. The case will be reconsidered, subject to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the relevant notifications.
The Court held that a statement under Section 108 of the Customs Act cannot replace statutory procedures. The gold bar seized at IGI Airport must be reviewed following proper notice and hearing.
The Court dismissed a challenge to a bank account attachment after finding material facts concealed, including ongoing investigations and alleged fraudulent ITC. The ruling affirms that objections must be raised through the statutory mechanism under Rule 159(5).
The High Court declined anticipatory bail, holding that custodial interrogation was necessary to trace siphoned funds in a large-scale cyber fraud. The decision underscores that anticipatory bail cannot be granted when it may hinder investigation.
