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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


Saga of ‘Parallel Proceedings’ Under GST

October 18, 2022 20916 Views 0 comment Print

Section 5 of the GST Act provides for powers of officers to discharge functions under this Act. Accordingly, the Ld. Commissioner may delegate his powers to any other officer who is subordinate to him.

CBIC On Different Types of Declared Services under GST

October 18, 2022 9828 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the implications of CBIC circular on various types of declared services under GST. Get insights into liquidated damages, compensation, cancellations, and more.

TNVAT: HC directs AO to pass speaking order & determine rate of Aviation Turbine Fuel

October 18, 2022 663 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court directed Assessing Officer to pass a speaking order, after hearing the petitioner in full, with regard to determination of appropriate rate of tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

Turnover from works contract should be assessed as per rule 8(5) of TNVAT Rules, 2007

October 18, 2022 1593 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the proper method for assessing the turnover from works contract is as per Rule 8(5). Accordingly, it was directed to redone de novo applying the methodology set out under rule 8(5) of the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Rules, 2007.

Time lost due to technical glitches on GST Portal needs to be excluded for calculating GST Appeal filing limitation

October 18, 2022 1755 Views 0 comment Print

Brij Bihari Singh Vs Commissioner Commercial Tax Lucknow (Allahabad High Court) The statutory right of appeal is not an illusory remedy given to the assessee or a person aggrieved. It is an effective and real remedy granted within the structure of the statute to allow for redressal of genuine grievances. Therefore, the appeal forum (wherever […]

Adverse order passed under GST without opportunity of personal hearing is liable to be set aside

October 18, 2022 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Hitech Sweet Water Technologies Pvt. Ltd Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) Challenge to the orders and preceding show-cause notices are based on the ground that the order came to be passed in gross violation of principles of natural justice inasmuch as the petitioner was not granted opportunity of being heard. By placing reliance […]

HC upheld denial of CST exemption on sale to merchant exporter

October 18, 2022 648 Views 0 comment Print

Azam Laminators (P) Limited Vs Commercial Tax Officer (Madras High Court) The specific case of the petitioner is that the petitioner had effected sale of M.G. Plain Kraft Paper to a merchant exporter, who, in turn had received a purchase order from a buyer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for Parcel Leaf Size and that the […]

Geomembrane merits classification at HSN 5911, tariff item 59111000

October 18, 2022 2529 Views 0 comment Print

In re Shree Ambica Geotex Pvt. Ltd (GST AAR Gujarat) The applicant, engaged in the manufacture and sale of textile products including Geomembranes, sought an advance ruling on the correct GST classification of its product. The primary issue was whether Geomembranes should be classified under Heading 5911, Sub-heading 59111000 as textile products for technical use, […]

No GST on recovery of Notice Pay, Bond Forfeiture, Canteen Charges, ID Cards Replacement

October 18, 2022 6432 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Haryana held that Recoveries On Account Of Notice Pay, Bond Forfeiture, Canteen Charges, ID Cards Replacement As Well As The Liquidated Damages & Forfeiture Of Earnest Money and Security Deposit Not Taxable Under GST. 

E-Way Bill – GST Authority Vs Judiciary

October 18, 2022 6708 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the clash between the GST Authority and the Judiciary in matters of e-way bills. Discover the irregularities in detention orders and their impact on businesses.

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