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Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...
Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the fundamentals of GST, including CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST. It also highlights how these classifications i...
Goods and Services Tax : A single visit revealing closed premises is not sufficient to cancel GST registration. The department must establish statutory gro...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains the crucial distinction between GST Credit Notes and Commercial Credit Notes. Once the Section 34 deadline ex...
Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Persistent technical issues prevented users from accessing the portal and completing filings. The representation seeks urgent fixe...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...
Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...
Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...
Goods and Services Tax : The High Court granted bail in a GST fraud prosecution after noting that the investigation had been completed and the complaint ha...
Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...
Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has launched a standardized Annexure-B Offline Utility for refund applications involving accumulated ITC to enable automated ...
Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...
AAR held that flats given free to society members are not truly free but exchanged for development rights. Such transactions qualify as supply under GST and attract tax accordingly.
The court recorded the Revenue’s statement withdrawing the suspension of registration and ordered immediate restoration. It held that further action must follow due process and proper hearing.
The issue was whether lack of detailed charges invalidates a show cause notice. The Court found that the taxpayer’s detailed replies indicated understanding of allegations. The key takeaway is that effective response can negate claims of vagueness.
The court held that the impugned GST notifications were invalid as they curtailed limitation and were based on erroneous legal assumptions. The ruling clarifies that such arbitrary notifications cannot override statutory provisions.
The article argues that the GST entry uses a wide definition of device covering all solar-dependent equipment. It highlights that solar inverters meet this criteria due to their indispensable role.
The court held that delayed payment of penalty does not justify continued detention. Goods must be released if confiscation proceedings are not initiated.
The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rules establish detailed reporting, reconciliation, and fund transfer mechanisms to ensure accuracy and transparency.
The article highlights common GST filing errors such as mismatches and incorrect ITC claims. The key takeaway is that proper reconciliation and compliance can prevent penalties and scrutiny.
Section 8 clarifies how GST applies to bundled supplies by distinguishing between composite and mixed supplies. The classification directly impacts tax rates, making correct identification crucial for compliance.
Courts have ruled that Section 125 applies only where no specific penalty exists under GST law. Using it alongside other penalty provisions amounts to double penalisation and is legally unsustainable.
