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GST on Hotel & Guest House Accommodation: Current Legal Position

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...

June 9, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Cannot Be Cancelled merely for Closed Business Premises During Inspection

Goods and Services Tax : A single visit revealing closed premises is not sufficient to cancel GST registration. The department must establish statutory gro...

June 9, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

Distinction Between GST Credit Note & Commercial Credit Note

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains the crucial distinction between GST Credit Notes and Commercial Credit Notes. Once the Section 34 deadline ex...

June 9, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

GST on RWA Maintenance Charges: What Residents Need to Know

Goods and Services Tax : The dispute centers on whether GST applies to the entire maintenance amount or only the excess above ₹7,500 per month. The issue...

June 8, 2026 2151 Views 0 comment Print

Litigation Lifeline: Judicial Rescue of Time-Barred GST Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines cases where GST appeals filed beyond statutory timelines were revived through writ jurisdiction. The key take...

June 8, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print


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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 246 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 2892 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 813 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 5193 Views 1 comment Print

Representation on Persistent Issues in Karnataka Professional Tax Portal

Goods and Services Tax : Persistent technical issues prevented users from accessing the portal and completing filings. The representation seeks urgent fixe...

May 4, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Homebuyer’s Anti-Profiteering Complaint Rejected as Project Was Entirely in GST Regime

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...

June 9, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

Lifestyle Liable for Profiteering as Base Prices Increased After GST Rate Reduction

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...

June 9, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Amendment Allowed Subject to Deposit of Tax Arrears & Statutory Dues

Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...

June 8, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Quashes GST Notice as Multiple Financial Years Cannot Be Clubbed in One Section 74 Proceeding

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...

June 8, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Bail Granted in Alleged ₹8.36 Crore Fake ITC Case as Investigation Was Complete

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...

June 8, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 543 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 3957 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 18090 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 25698 Views 3 comments Print

GSTAT Constitutes Benches and Categorises GST Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...

May 14, 2026 1110 Views 0 comment Print


GST Not Applicable on University Statutory Fees: Bombay HC (Goa Bench)

March 14, 2026 753 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that fees such as affiliation, examination, and migration charges collected by a university are statutory in nature. Since they are not commercial activities, they do not qualify as “supply” under GST.

E-Way Bill Enforcement & Need for a Practical Mechanism to Protect Small Traders

March 14, 2026 891 Views 0 comment Print

Courts and CBIC clarifications state that minor clerical mistakes in e-way bills should not trigger detention under GST law. Such errors should attract only nominal penalties when there is no intent to evade tax.

Advisory on pre-deposit Payment while filing GST appeal before First Appellate authority

March 14, 2026 15936 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN clarified that payments made through Form GST DRC-03 are not automatically adjusted against a demand order. Taxpayers must file Form GST DRC-03A to link the payment before filing an appeal.

E-Way Bill Exemption for Motor Vehicle Road Testing in Maharashtra

March 13, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

The notification allows exemption from e-way bill for vehicles moved solely for testing purposes. It clarifies that non-supply transactions can qualify for relief subject to strict compliance.

GSTAT Orders Re-Examination of Profiteering Calculation Due to Ignored Cost Factors

March 13, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT directed the DGAP to re-examine the profiteering computation after questions were raised about ignored cost increases, negative values, and supply channel considerations.

GST Benefits from Subsumed Taxes Not Passed to Consumers, Profiteering of Rs. 450 Crore Held

March 13, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT concluded that elimination of entertainment tax and other levies reduced the effective tax incidence, requiring suppliers to pass on the benefit to subscribers.

Maharashtra Professional Tax Guide – PTEC & PTRC Reference (with latest Update)

March 13, 2026 47607 Views 1 comment Print

The guide clarifies the difference between PTEC and PTRC registrations under Maharashtra Professional Tax law. It explains who must obtain each certificate and how liability differs for businesses and employers.

General Penalty Cannot Be Levied When Late Fee Is Imposed for GSTR-9 Delay: Madras HC

March 13, 2026 1359 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that once late fee under Section 47 is levied for delayed annual return filing, authorities cannot impose an additional general penalty under Section 125. The court set aside the penalty and granted relief to taxpayers.

ITC Distribution by ISD Cannot Be Forced in Same Month as Invoice: Madras HC

March 13, 2026 1284 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that ITC distribution by an Input Service Distributor arises only after conditions under Section 16(2) are satisfied. Authorities cannot insist on same-month distribution merely based on invoice issuance.

Bombay HC sets aside Settlement Order issued post- refund adjustment under MVAT Amnesty Scheme

March 13, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court set aside a settlement order where the department adjusted a refund of one tax period against dues of another under the MVAT Amnesty Scheme.

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