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GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You File First?

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns confusion regarding the purpose and sequencing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings. The key takeaway is that GSTR-1 s...

June 12, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

Why GST Authorities Cannot Retain Redemption Fine After Dropping Section 130 Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis explains why a redemption fine under Section 130(2) cannot be sustained once authorities conclude that Section 130 l...

June 12, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Can Section 74 Be Invoked for Form 26AS & GSTR-1 Mismatches?

Goods and Services Tax : The article questions the use of Section 74 for mere reconciliation differences between Form 26AS and GSTR-1. The key takeaway is ...

June 12, 2026 1695 Views 0 comment Print

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 327 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 156 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 708 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 303 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 3003 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 840 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 5271 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 153 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 81 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 120 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 474 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 114 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 12042 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 639 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 4473 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 18441 Views 0 comment Print


Notice by Commercial Tax Tribunal not served: Allahabad HC allows fresh Revision

November 21, 2022 1020 Views 0 comment Print

Automark Industries (India) Pvt. Ltd. Vs Commissioner of Commercial Tax (Allahabad High Court) One of the main planks of the arguments submitted by the revisionist before this Court is that their matter was remitted to the Tribunal for decision afresh in pursuance to which the impugned order has been passed. It has been submitted that […]

Seriousness of offence alone not conclusive for grant of bail

November 21, 2022 1329 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court held that granted the bail in GST evasion case observing that the seriousness of the offences alone is not conclusive of the applicant’s entitlement to bail

Anatomy of Tax Determination Proceedings Under GST

November 21, 2022 13767 Views 1 comment Print

An important aspect of a taxing statute is the demand of the tax which appears to the authorities as not paid. GST is primarily a self-assessed tax. But situations arise when it appears to the tax authorities that the tax has not been correctly self-assessed, or it has been outrightly evaded. The situation may also go beyond a demand simpliciter and warrant a penal action.

Friendly GST Provisions For A Tax Payer

November 21, 2022 2610 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the friendly provisions of GST for a taxpayer. Experience minimum compliance, reduced costs, and zero litigation under the GST Law.

CGST Rule 86B Restriction on use of amount available in Electronic Credit Ledger

November 21, 2022 116364 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 86B has been introduced which has imposed 99% restricted on ITC available in Electronic Credit Ledger of Registered Person. This means 1% of output liability to be paid in cash. This limitation is applicable where the value of taxable supply other than exempt supply and zero-rated supply, in a month exceeds Rs. Fifty Lakh Rupees. The intent of law is to curb fake invoicing by requiring him to pay tax in cash.

Refund of credit eligible u/s 142(6)(a) of CGST Act in case of procedural aberration

November 21, 2022 1794 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai held that eligibility of taking credit of the duties is undisputable and also there was procedural aberration in such case refund of credit by cash eligible u/s 142(6)(a) of the CGST Act.

GST @18% is leviable on alcoholic liquor for human consumption

November 21, 2022 9438 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court held that alcoholic liquor for human consumption doesnt constitute food/ food product falling within Chapter 1 to 22 and hence liable to tax @ 18% in terms of notification no. 6/2021- Central Tax (Rate) dated 30.09.2021

Medical Insurance premium for employees, pensioners & their family members are taxable under GST

November 21, 2022 999 Views 0 comment Print

AAAR upheld the ruling passed by AAR of not providing the benefit of exemption under entry no. 3 of the Notification 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated June 28, 2017 wherein the payment was made for medical insurance premium for employees, pensioners, and their family members.

Instructions regarding Constitution of Internal Review Cell for GST Refund

November 21, 2022 2691 Views 0 comment Print

The review of the refund order shall be completed at least 30 days before the expiry of the time period allowed for filing appeal under Section 107(2) of the HGST Act and recommendations should be sent to the Commissioner accordingly.

Parts & accessories of hearing aids falling under tariff item 90219010 not entitled for GST exemption

November 21, 2022 2199 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sivantos India Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAAR Karnataka) AAAR held that Since the parts and accessories of hearing aids falling under tariff item 9021 90 10 are not specifically mentioned in any of the entries of the exemption notification No 02/2017 Central Tax (Rate) and are also not specifically mentioned in either Schedule I, […]

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