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Section 122(1A), Penalty on Partners & Double Jeopardy Debate: Is Article 20(2) Really Irrelevant?

Goods and Services Tax : The debate examines why GST penalties under Section 122(1A) may survive a direct challenge under Article 20(2). The key takeaway i...

June 11, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Quashes GST Registration Cancellation as REG-31 Notice Was Not Issued

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation proceedings for Rule 10A violations must be initiated through FORM GST REG-31, which grants thirt...

June 11, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

ITC on Factory Canteen Services Allowed Only for Employer-Borne Cost of Regular Employees

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka AAR held that ITC on statutory canteen services is available only to the extent of expenses actually borne by the em...

June 11, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

Selling on Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho? What You Need to Know About GST

Goods and Services Tax : E-commerce sellers generally require GST registration from their very first sale, irrespective of turnover thresholds applicable t...

June 11, 2026 390 Views 1 comment Print

Noordeen Enterprises & Myth of a Complete Bar on Pre-Adjudication GST Recovery

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that recovery from third parties cannot be initiated when only a proposed demand exists and no final tax liability ...

June 11, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Representation on procedural issues in filing of appeals before GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...

June 11, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Tops GST Growth Rankings Due to Strong Compliance & Enforcement Drive

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...

June 6, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

Issue GSTAT FAQ as Filing Procedures Continue to Cause Confusion: MGATBA

Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...

June 4, 2026 2991 Views 1 comment Print

CA Certificate Format for Non-Requirement of GST Registration for Securities Trading

Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...

May 22, 2026 834 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on ITC denial for supplier defaults, Rule 37A & 180-day reversal

Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...

May 11, 2026 5250 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Consolidated GST SCN for Six Years Unsustainable: Kerala HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala High Court set aside a consolidated notice issued for FY 2019-20 to 2024-25. It held that separate notices must be issu...

June 11, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Coercive GST Recovery Stayed as Section 73 Demand Sought to Override Sanctioned Refund Orders: Orissa HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court granted interim protection after observing that proceedings under Section 73 appeared to nullify refund orders sanctione...

June 11, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Partners Liable for GST Penalty if They Benefited from Tax Evasion: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Gauhati High Court held that partners who retained benefits from GST violations and acted behind such transactions can be pena...

June 11, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Supplier’s Failure to Deposit GST: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that denial of input tax credit cannot be justified solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax, where ...

June 11, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Directs GSTAT Appeal as Tribunal Became Functional & Filing Timelines Were Extended

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that writ petitions need not continue once the GSTAT becomes operational and statutory appeal timelines are availab...

June 11, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTN Extends Timeline for ‘Ship To GSTIN’ & E-Way Bill Closure Implementation

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...

June 9, 2026 11391 Views 0 comment Print

Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of May, 2026

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% ...

June 1, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal Clarifies E-Way Bill Requirement as Intra-State Goods Above Rs. 50000 Need Mandatory Compliance from June 2026

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...

May 25, 2026 4404 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on Enhancements in e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal

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...

May 21, 2026 18402 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Introduces Mandatory Annexure-B Offline Utility to Automate ITC Refund Verification

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has launched a standardized Annexure-B Offline Utility for refund applications involving accumulated ITC to enable automated ...

May 18, 2026 26016 Views 3 comments Print


Karnataka HC dismisses Petition to declare Section 16(4) of CGST/SGST Act as Unconstitutional

June 27, 2023 2409 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed the writ petition seeking a declaration that Section 16(4) of the CGST/SGST Act 2017 is unconstitutional. Petitioner granted liberty to challenge the respondent’s order in separate proceedings.

Calcutta HC Orders Release of Detained Tea Consignment Amid Investigation of Bogus E-Way Bill

June 27, 2023 624 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court has directed authorities to release a tea consignment that was detained due to suspicions regarding a bogus E-Way Bill. The case entailed a mix-up with smuggled poppy seeds mislabeled as Ramdana seeds.

Calcutta HC waives Penalty for Expired E-way Bill, Citing No Tax Evasion Intent

June 27, 2023 3132 Views 0 comment Print

In Ramji Jaiswal & Anr Vs State Tax Officer, Calcutta High Court waives penalty for transportation of goods with an expired E-way bill, citing lack of intention to evade tax.

Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty or Late Fee Act, 2023

June 26, 2023 5472 Views 0 comment Print

This trade circular provides information about the Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty or Late Fee Act, 2023, and its applicability for the settlement of outstanding dues under various acts administered by the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Department.

Amnesty Scheme Under GST – Avail benefits before 30th June 2023

June 26, 2023 56610 Views 1 comment Print

Hurry up Taxpayers! 30th June, 2023 is the last day to avail the benefits of the Amnesty Scheme Under GST. Amnesty scheme under the Goods and Services Tax (GST)  scheme offers benefits to non-filers of GSTR-4, GSTR-9, and GSTR-10 returns, as well as for the revocation of cancellation of registration and the deemed withdrawal of […]

Applicability of GST on Free Samples and Other Sales Promotion activities

June 26, 2023 8013 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the applicability of GST on free samples, Buy One Get One Free offers, and discounts in various industries. Understand how GST is levied on these sales promotion activities, the treatment of ITC, and the impact on value determination. Stay informed to ensure compliance with GST regulations.

Section 107 of CGST Act impliedly excluded application of Limitation Act

June 26, 2023 10503 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that provisions of section 107 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act impliedly excluded the application of the Limitation Act. Accordingly, the Limitation Act will apply only if it is extended to the special statute.

RVAT: VAT payable on entire consideration charged for food by Chokhi Dhani Resorts

June 26, 2023 930 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court held that assessee cannot split up the amount charged for the sale of food and certain services in addition to the food. Hence, VAT is payable on the entire consideration charged for the food.

Madras HC Quashes Notice cum order passed without hearing under TNVAT

June 26, 2023 507 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court has annulled a ‘notice’ calling for the discharge of tax liability, emphasizing the requirement of hearings before dismissing rectification petitions under the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act.

Trade Discount Treated as Consideration Received towards Supply of Market Service: Maharashtra AAAR

June 26, 2023 3663 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Maharashtra Advance Ruling Authority’s decision on trade discounts and their treatment as consideration for the supply of marketing services. Explore the conditions for qualifying as a trade discount under GST law, and learn about the specific case of M/s MEK PERIPHERALS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. Understand the implications of the ruling on incentives received under the Intel Authorized Components Supplier Program (IACSP) and the importance of agreements and conditions for such transactions. Stay informed on GST regulations and their impact on trade practices.

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