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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 114 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 1428 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 297 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 153 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 324 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 681 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 3000 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 5268 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 129 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 78 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 111 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 450 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


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 12006 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 4449 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 18435 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 26076 Views 3 comments Print


GST Registration Cancellation: Appeal Remedy cannot be denied merely because Revocation Option was not opted

November 6, 2022 3024 Views 0 comment Print

Cancellation of GST Registration: Appeal Remedy cannot be Denied Merely Be-cause Option of Revocation was Not Opted, rules Karnataka HC

GST: Section 129 can be invoked by department with regard to goods in transit: HC

November 5, 2022 20994 Views 0 comment Print

Section 129, can be invoked by the department with regard to the goods in transit and the goods can be released only in the event the owner of the goods comes forward for payment of penalty as specified in clause (a) or (b) or (c) of Section 129 (1) of the Act and on payment of the said amount, the intent is to give quietus to the litigation.

GST – Opportunity of personal hearing must be provided despite no such request: HC

November 5, 2022 7626 Views 0 comment Print

Graziano Trasmissioni India Private Limited Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) The stand on the part of the Department is that the Online Portal mode was chosen by the petitioners, which had resulted in the entire matter having been proceeded Online. The opportunity of hearing was not granted since the same was not requested […]

Saga of availability of Electronic Credit Ledger for Pre-deposit payment for appeal Filing

November 5, 2022 9996 Views 2 comments Print

Under GST law akin to Pre-GST regime, there is a requirement to pre-deposit specified percentage of tax in dispute before filing appeal with Appellate Authorities. However, the moot question which has been a bone of contention between the department & taxpayers is whether this pre-deposit is mandatorily to be paid from Electronic Cash Ledger or it can be paid from Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL).

IGST on Ocean Freight: Govt will not file Review Petition against SC judgment

November 4, 2022 5556 Views 0 comment Print

GST Department has decided that it will Not file Review Petition Against the Supreme Court Decision Against IGST Levy on Ocean Freight in Civil Appeal No. 1390 of 2022 filed by Union of India & Anr. Vs. M/s. Mohit Mineral Pvt. Ltd F. No. 275/11/2022-CX.8A Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central […]

Haryana cancels GST registration of all non-filers of GSTR-3B till March 2021

November 4, 2022 7386 Views 0 comment Print

Excise and Taxation Department, Government of Haryana had identified a list of 373 active registered taxpayers of State jurisdiction who had not filed FORM GSTR-3B up till March 2021. These taxpayers were liable to be cancelled under the provisions of Section 29 of the HGST Act, 2017.

13 Reasons Why Anti-profiteering provisions under GST laws are unconstitutional

November 4, 2022 8406 Views 0 comment Print

Reason 1: Anti-profiteering provisions are Ultra vires of Article 246A of the Constitution Reason 2: Constitution of NAA is contrary to law. Reason 3: Anti-profiteering provisions are ultra vires to Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution

HC Slams VAT Commissioner for not Granting time to Reply to SCN

November 4, 2022 816 Views 0 comment Print

When the show cause notice itself clearly says that petitioner should file written statement within seven days of receipt of the notice, we fail to understand as to how 1st respondent could have arrived at such a conclusion.

GST updates and compliance calendar for November 2022

November 4, 2022 13014 Views 0 comment Print

Stay up to date with GST updates and compliance. Know the important due dates and latest changes in GST for November 2022.

Gepp_On – Free web based e-invoice generation tool for small tax payers

November 4, 2022 6630 Views 0 comment Print

Generate e-invoices effortlessly with Gepp-On, a free web-based tool for small tax payers. Simplify your invoicing process and stay compliant with GST regulations.

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