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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 156 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 135 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 3756 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 225 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 1374 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 10077 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


Electronic GST Appeal Valid Despite Non Submission of Hard Copy: HC

January 11, 2026 582 Views 0 comment Print

The Court examined whether an electronically filed GST appeal could be rejected for non-submission of a hard copy. It held that such rejection was unsustainable under Rule 108 and remanded the matter for decision on merits.

Senior Citizen Gets Conditional Relief After GST Appeal Dismissed as Time-Barred

January 11, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned dismissal of a GST appeal on limitation grounds. The Court allowed restoration of the appeal on merits, subject to payment of costs, considering the petitioner’s age and reliance on a consultant.

GST Demand Set Aside & ITC allowed After Supplier Filed Returns With Interest

January 11, 2026 1203 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved denial of ITC due to supplier’s non-payment of tax. The Court set aside the demand and ordered fresh adjudication once tax compliance was completed.

Anticipatory Bail Granted Due to Documentary Nature of GST Investigation

January 11, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that allegations were based on documents already seized, making custodial interrogation unnecessary. Anticipatory bail was granted considering the nature of evidence and limited statutory punishment.

GST Appeal Held Within Limitation Because Time Spent on Rectification Must Be Excluded

January 11, 2026 1047 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that time spent pursuing a rectification application filed within time must be excluded while computing limitation for a GST appeal. The key takeaway is that bona fide rectification proceedings protect appellate rights.

Himachal HC Restricted Parallel GST Proceedings Due to Statutory Bar on Same Subject Matter

January 11, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether Central GST could continue proceedings when State GST had already initiated action on the same issue. The High Court disposed of the petition by directing authorities to follow the Supreme Court’s guidelines to avoid parallel adjudication.

Sunglasses Taxable at Higher VAT Because They Are Not Spectacles: P&H HC

January 11, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court examined whether sunglasses qualify as spectacles under VAT schedules. It ruled that sunglasses are not covered by the spectacles entry and therefore cannot enjoy the lower tax rate. The key takeaway is that sunglasses must be taxed as residuary goods at 12.5% VAT. 

Delhi HC Referred High GST on Air Purifiers for Review as Pollution Creates Health Emergency

January 11, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether air purifiers qualify as medical devices under a statutory notification. The High Court directed the GST Council to urgently consider lowering or abolishing GST on air purifiers and HEPA filters.

GST Clearance Certificate Issued by CA Not Acceptable when Tender Involves Services: Bombay HC

January 11, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld rejection of a technical bid because the bidder submitted a GST clearance certificate issued by a private professional instead of the tax department. The ruling clarifies that statutory compliance certificates must come from competent government authorities when mandated by tender conditions.

Mechanical Dismissal of GST Appeal on Limitation Held Unsustainable: Rajasthan HC

January 11, 2026 3258 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court quashed dismissal of a GST appeal where the authority ignored the explanation for delayed filing. The ruling stresses reasoned consideration under Section 107(4) before rejecting appeals.

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