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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 63 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 1743 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 330 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 156 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 42 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 12048 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 4476 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 18447 Views 0 comment Print


GST on ‘coal rejects’ whose invoice is raised upon washery/job-worker

October 21, 2022 3789 Views 0 comment Print

In re Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (GST AAR Punjab) (i) Whether the ‘coal rejects’ whose invoice is raised by Applicant upon washery/job-worker, is taxable under GST Act and Compensation Cess Act in the hands of Applicant? Yes, Coal rejects are to be classified under HSN 2701 and are taxable at 5% GST Rate Rs. […]

Annual operation & maintenance of compactor and hook loader for lifting & removal of garbage is a composite supply of goods & services

October 21, 2022 2340 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruled that, supply of services to the Government or Government authority for annual operation and maintenance of capacity portable compactor and hook loader cannot be regarded as pure services and it is a composite supply of goods and services as it involves supply of goods like spare parts.

Shifting of electrical utilities cannot be regarded as road construction services

October 21, 2022 5178 Views 0 comment Print

In re Shree Powertech (GST AAR West Bengal) Sub-contractor would not be eligible for GST concession rate as main contractor on shifting of electrical utilities The West Bengal Authority of Advance Ruling (“the WBAAR”) in Re: M/s Shree Powertech [WBAAR 17 of 2022 dated October 21, 2022] ruled that the subcontractors are not eligible for […]

GST rate and HSN Code of industrial safety belt and harness

October 21, 2022 17856 Views 0 comment Print

The item industrial safety belt manufactured by the applicant would be classified under chapter sub-heading 6307 20 90 and tax would be levied @ 5% of item sale value not exceeding Rs.1000/- per piece and @ 12% in case where sale value exceeds Rs.1000/- per piece.

GST exempt on training programmes approved by NSDC

October 21, 2022 24489 Views 0 comment Print

In re Nxtwave Disruptive Technologies Private Limited (GST AAR Telangana) Q1. Whether training programmes offered by the applicant, as approved by NSDC would be construed under the ‘any other scheme implemented by the NSDC’ as required under serial no.69 of the Notification and the benefit of GST exemption would be available to the applicant from […]

GST exemption on pre & post Examination services – AAR refers matter to AAAR

October 21, 2022 1986 Views 0 comment Print

In re Magnetic Infotech Pvt Ltd  (GST AAR Telangana) a. Whether GST exemption is applicable to applicant in respect of the pre and post Examination services being provided to the Educational Boards and Universities (including Open Universities)? b. If answer to Q.No.1 is affirmative, whether the exemption is available to the applicant in case of […]

GST on actual electricity & water charges collected by Lessor – AAR refers matter to AAAR

October 21, 2022 3798 Views 0 comment Print

In re Duet India Hotels (Hyderabad) Private Limited (GST AAR Telangana) The applicant submits the following questions for Advance Ruling and their interpretation on the questions as under: 1. Whether GST is applicable on electricity and water charges which are being collected at actual by the Lessor from the Lessee? 2. If answer to Q.No.1 […]

GST refund rejection inadmissible if no reason assigned for rejection

October 21, 2022 1374 Views 0 comment Print

High Court are of the view that the same is not at all a speaking order. No reasons have been assigned for rejecting the refund application of the petitioner. Assessing officer did not advert to the objections filed by the petitioner on 10.03.2022.

State of Andhra Pradesh cannot retain CST paid on transaction effected via RSO to APSRTC: SC

October 21, 2022 561 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court held that the State of Andhra Pradesh cannot retain the amount of central sales tax paid by the appellant on the transaction of sale effected through RSO, Vijayawada with respect to vehicles/buses sold to APSRTC.

AAR cannot interpret meaning of ‘Geographical limit of Hyderabad’

October 20, 2022 1791 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sandheera Infratech Private Limited (GST AAR Telangana) What is the geographical limit of the city of Hyderabad, Telangana as per Notification No.3 of 2019 – GST Rate? Applicant submit in the application that they are unable to interpret the meaning of ‘Geographical limit of Hyderabad’ as mentioned in Notification No.3 of 2019 under […]

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