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AI in GST: Powerful Tool, Unready Taxpayers: Risks of Algorithmic Judgement

Goods and Services Tax : The increasing use of AI in GST is leading to automated mismatch alerts and notices based on flawed data. The key takeaway is that...

April 21, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

GST on IPL: Sport or High-Octane Entertainment — 18% vs 40%?

Goods and Services Tax : IPL franchises have contested the 40% GST rate, arguing it wrongly classifies matches as entertainment instead of sporting events....

April 21, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

GST SCNs Invalid Without Specific Allegations of Suppression

Goods and Services Tax : Explains that vague show cause notices lacking details of suppression violate legal principles. Highlights that extended limitatio...

April 21, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund on Export of Goods – Understanding Adjusted Total Turnover

Goods and Services Tax : Clarifies that export value used in refund calculation must be consistently applied in both numerator and denominator. Highlights ...

April 21, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated GST Notices Referred to Larger Bench Due to Conflicting Judicial Views

Goods and Services Tax : The Court examined whether show-cause notices covering multiple financial years are valid and noted divergent High Court rulings. ...

April 21, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Mastermind Arrested for ₹1,825 Crore GST Refund Fraud via Fake ITC & Bogus Exports

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...

April 21, 2026 3747 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi CGST Busts ₹8 Cr Fake ITC; Company Director Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...

April 18, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Top 10 Issues in GST Enforcement Actions

Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...

April 17, 2026 690 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Arrests GST Superintendent & Inspector for Accepting Bribe in Registration Case

Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...

April 11, 2026 924 Views 1 comment Print

CBI Arrests Assistant Commissioner, CGST, Ratlam in a Bribery Case

Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...

April 1, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Custody Not Required as Trial Likely to Take Time, HC Grants Bail in Fake ITC Case

Goods and Services Tax : Considering the duration of custody and the likely delay in trial, the Court found continued detention unnecessary. It granted bai...

April 21, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

Chhattisgarh HC Stayed GST Recovery Subject to Pre-Deposit Compliance

Goods and Services Tax : The Court permitted the taxpayer to obtain a stay by following the procedure under Section 112 and relevant CBIC circulars. It emp...

April 20, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Sets Aside GST Cancellation for Lack of Reasons; Bank Attachment Ends After One Year

Goods and Services Tax : GST Registration Cancellation Set Aside for Lack of Proper Reasons, Bank Account Attachment Lapses Automatically Under GST Law aft...

April 20, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Stayed GST SCN Due to Illegal Clubbing of Sections 74, 74A & 130

Goods and Services Tax : Sections 74 and 74A operate on fundamentally different legal principles. The Court noted that their combined invocation raises ser...

April 20, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

Apply in DRC-20 for GST Payment in Instalments: Telangana HC

Goods and Services Tax : Recovery action was initiated even after partial tax payment. The Court held that instalment relief must be sought through Form DR...

April 20, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC extends due date of March GSTR-3B to 21st April 2026

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC extends due date for filing March 2026 GSTR-3B to April 21, 2026, for registered persons under Section 39 of the CGST Act....

April 21, 2026 1365 Views 0 comment Print

Late Fee Waiver Granted Due to System Glitches in Maharashtra PT Return Filing

Goods and Services Tax : Due to technical issues on the new tax portal, late fees for Profession Tax returns were waived if tax was paid by 15 March 2026. ...

April 18, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on Re-Computation of Interest under Table 5.1 of GSTR-3B

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...

April 17, 2026 9819 Views 0 comment Print

Editing allowed in Appeal Pre-deposit Percentage Field in GST Portal

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...

April 11, 2026 3159 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Clarifies Appeal Rights Due to Incorrect NIL Demand in Adjudication Orders

Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...

April 3, 2026 546 Views 0 comment Print


Can Penalty be Levied on Delayed Annual GST Return?

January 20, 2026 18147 Views 2 comments Print

The court held that once late fee is imposed for delayed annual return filing, a further general penalty is not permissible. Section 125 applies only where no specific penalty exists.

Excess Stock ≠ Confiscation: SC Settles GST Section 130 Misuse Debate

January 20, 2026 3939 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court upheld that mere excess stock found during inspection is insufficient for confiscation under Section 130. Tax must be assessed through Section 35(6) read with Sections 73 or 74, ensuring due process.

GSTAT Closed Case as No Profiteering Found Under Anti-Profiteering Law

January 20, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The GST Appellate Tribunal accepted the DGAP report after finding no profiteering under Section 171 of the CGST Act. With no appearance from the complainant, the proceedings were concluded and the case was disposed of.

GSTAT Directed Builder to Refund Net Profiteering With Interest to Home Buyers

January 20, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The GST Appellate Tribunal held that the profiteering amount must exclude benefits already passed on to home buyers. The respondent was directed to refund the net amount with interest to eligible buyers within three months.

DGAP Report Accepted as Complainant Remains Absent Before GSTAT

January 20, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal accepted the DGAP report after the complainant failed to appear despite confirmed receipt of the hearing notice. The ruling shows that proceedings may be concluded when a complainant does not participate.

GSTAT Closed Profiteering Case Due to No Apparent Tax Benefit to Resizone Buildwell

January 20, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal accepted the investigation report finding no savings in pre- and post-GST credit ratios. With complainants settling disputes and withdrawing complaints, the proceedings were closed.

APV Realty case: GSTAT Orders Reinvestigation After Admitted Errors in Profit Figures

January 20, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The GST Appellate Tribunal remanded the case to the DGAP after the respondent admitted that incorrect figures were earlier submitted. The Tribunal directed reinvestigation under Rule 133(4) without examining the merits.

ICEGATE, ECCS & ACES–GST portal Declared Critical Infrastructure Under IT Act

January 19, 2026 1113 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether India’s tax and customs platforms require national-security-level protection. The government held that ICEGATE, ECCS, and ACES–GST qualify as Critical Information Infrastructure, mandating stricter cybersecurity and access controls.

Single GST Notice issued for multiple financial years – What to Do?

January 19, 2026 945 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated GST notices are common but risky. Their validity depends on strict compliance with year-wise limitation and clear allegations for each period.

GST and Income Tax Resolutions for 2026 Every Taxpayer Should Follow

January 19, 2026 1800 Views 0 comment Print

This article outlines key GST and Income Tax resolutions for 2026. Following them helps taxpayers avoid penalties and stay compliant year-round.

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