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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 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 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 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 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 9864 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


Flavoured milk classifiable under 0402 is subjected to 5% GST: Karnataka HC

January 7, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that flavoured milk should be classified under Tariff Heading 0402 of the Customs Tariff Act and hence be subjected to GST @5% [i.e. CGST 2.5% and SGST 2.5%]. Accordingly, the present writ is allowed.

From Manual to Online: Big GST Change for Hotel Accommodation Services

January 7, 2026 1386 Views 0 comment Print

The government enabled electronic filing for declaring hotel accommodation as specified premises. The key takeaway is easier, transparent compliance with strict timelines.

Delay in Issuing Deficiency Memos beyond 15 days from date of filing GST Refunds not permissible

January 7, 2026 1221 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that issuing deficiency memos beyond 15 days is contrary to GST law. Tax authorities must adhere strictly to timelines and compensate taxpayers with statutory interest for delays.

Interplay of Section 9 And 35 of CGST Act, 2017: Compliances During Import of Goods or Services

January 7, 2026 2772 Views 0 comment Print

The article highlights conflicts between Sections 9 and 35 of the CGST Act when post-supply adjustments arise under reverse charge. While imports of goods are partly clarified, services remain legally uncertain.

GST Custodial Interrogation Not Mandatory for Offences up to Five Years: Karnataka HC

January 7, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka HC ruled that taxpayers accused of GST offences with maximum punishment under five years need not face mandatory custodial interrogation, even in large fake ITC cases.

Central Goods & Services Tax Rules, 2017 up to Date till 01.01.2026

January 6, 2026 6792 Views 0 comment Print

Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 was made effective w.e.f. 01/07/2017 and thereafter thousands of notifications and circulars have been issued. Still almost every month we are witnessing new notifications, circulars, orders, clarifications etc. It is very hard for a common person to keep track of all these. An attempt has been made in […]

Liquidated Damages and GST: Karnataka High Court Clarifies Non-Taxability

January 6, 2026 2094 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that compensation, penalties, and liquidated damages for contract breaches are not subject to GST, as they are not consideration for a supply. Key takeaway: GST applies only to actual supplies, not contractual failures.

Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 up to Date till 01.01.2026

January 6, 2026 11037 Views 0 comment Print

Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017  was made  effective w.e.f. 01/07/2017 and thereafter thousands of notifications and circulars have been issued. Still almost every month we are witnessing new notifications, circulars, orders, clarifications etc. It is very hard for a common person to keep track of all these. An attempt has been made in […]

GSTN ITC Reclaim Ledger and RCM Ledger: Hard Validations to Block GSTR-3B Filing

January 6, 2026 1899 Views 1 comment Print

GSTN will soon enforce system-level blocking if ITC reclaimed or RCM ITC exceeds ledger balances. Key takeaway: taxpayers must reconcile ledgers to avoid filing errors.

Understanding Foundation of GST: Sections 7, 8 and 9 of CGST Act, 2017

January 6, 2026 1353 Views 2 comments Print

This article explains how GST applies by defining supply, bundled transactions, and tax levy. The key takeaway is that understanding these sections prevents misclassification and disputes.

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