"The Author one of the very few officers in the department to win all the three highest prestigious awards at Zonal and National levels. He has been awarded the “SAMAAN -Best Officer Award” in 1999 at Chennai Central Excise Zonal level, Recipient of the esteemed “CBEC - Chairman’s Commendation Certificate” in 2016 at National Level for distinguished record of service from the then Honorable Finance Minister and Recipient of the coveted and most prestigious Presidential Award for consistent meritorious and Specially distinguished record of Service in the year 2019, which he received during Republic day celebrations 2020."
Discover how the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 revamps tobacco taxation, introducing steep excise duties on cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and smoking mixtures to boost revenue and promote public health.
The Court ruled that trade with PoK falls within India’s taxable territory, attracting CGST and SGST. Key takeaway: PoK is treated as part of India for GST place-of-supply rules.
Learn why November 30, 2025, is the most crucial date under India’s GST regime. Missing this final lock-in can lead to permanent ITC loss and compliance penalties. Learn why November 30, 2025, is the most crucial date under India’s GST regime. Missing this final lock-in can lead to permanent ITC loss and compliance penalties.
India’s GST 2.0 introduced new 5% and 18% slabs. The paper sector saw major shifts: cartons to 5%, notebook paper to 0%, and writing paper to 18%, requiring quick ITC adjustments.
GST 2.0 (Sept 2025) maintains 18% tax on most AMC management, advisory, and mutual fund services. Securities remain exempt. New rules require ITC reversal for inputs related to newly exempted supplies like insurance services.
Explore how the Supreme Court resolves the ‘One Taxpayer, One Jurisdiction SC Decodes GST’s Cross-Empowerment Puzzle’ challenge.
SC exempts stem cell banking from service tax in Stemcyte case; GST regime withdraws exemption, making services taxable at 18% from July 2022.
GSTN’s new rule hard-locks GSTR-3B auto-populated data from July 2025, requiring GSTR-1/1A for corrections. This aims to boost data consistency and curb tax evasion.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that taxpayers can use their Input Tax Credit (ITC) from the Electronic Credit Ledger for mandatory pre-deposits in GST appeals, easing liquidity constraints for businesses.
Explore GST Appellate Tribunal Rules 2025 for a dedicated tax dispute resolution system, featuring digital filing, structured processes, and expedited case timelines.
