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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


Guidelines for launching of prosecution under CGST Act 2017

September 1, 2022 11754 Views 0 comment Print

Section 132 of CGST Act, 2017 codifies offences which warrant institution of criminal proceedings under section 132(1) & (2) can be prosecuted

GST assessment order cannot be finalised without SCN

September 1, 2022 3114 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the importance of Show Cause Notice in finalizing GST assessment orders. Learn from a recent court case and ensure proper documentation to avoid complications.

Rajasthan VAT Amnesty Scheme Extended till 31-10-2022

August 31, 2022 6246 Views 0 comment Print

Amnesty Scheme  under Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003 is extended from 31.08.2022 to 31.10.2022. GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN FINANCE DEPARTMENT (TAX DIVISION) NOTIFICATION Jaipur, dated August 31, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 51A and 51B of the Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (Act No. 4 of 2003), the State Government […]

Bail granted in GST fraud case in absence of serious apprehension

August 31, 2022 3324 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab & Haryana High Court in GST fraud case granted the bail as no serious apprehension has been expressed by the prosecution of the petitioners being flight risks, or that they would tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses

Project on which development charges are collected by CMDA falls within Chennai Metropolitan area

August 31, 2022 2922 Views 0 comment Print

In re VGK Property Developers Private Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu) Whether the units in the impugned Project with carpet area not exceeding 90 square meters and value not exceeding Rs. 45 lakhs, be considered an Affordable residential Apartment, based on its location within the revenue district and outside the jurisdiction of the revenue district of […]

No ITC on goods/services used for installation of Solar Power Panels being Plant and Machinery

August 31, 2022 15123 Views 0 comment Print

Input Tax Credit not eligible on Goods/Services used in installation of Solar Power Panels, which are considered as Plant and Machinery

GST applicable on Common Area Electricity charges collected on actual basis by RWA

August 31, 2022 10983 Views 0 comment Print

In re Close North Apartment Owner’s Association (GST AAR Haryana) Question 1. Whether GST is applicable on the Common Area Electricity charges collected, on actual basis, by the Applicant from the residents of the apartment complex, or not? Yes at the rate of 18% (SGST 9%+CGST 9%) Question 2. Whether GST is applicable on the […]

NAA directs DGAP to recalculate amount profiteered by SVP Builders

August 31, 2022 774 Views 0 comment Print

Dr. Rahul Bamal Vs SVP Builders India Pvt. Ltd. (NAA) The brief facts of the case was that an application was filed before the Standing Committee on Anti-profiteering under Rule 128 of the CGST Rules. 2017, by the Applicant no. 1, wherein it had been alleged that the Respondent had not passed on the benefit […]

NAA directs DGAP to reinvestigate Profiteering by Friends Land Developers

August 31, 2022 867 Views 0 comment Print

Director-General of Anti-Profiteering Vs Friends Land Developers (NAA) The present Report dated 01.07.2020 has been received from the Director-General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP) after a detailed investigation under Rule 129 (6) of the Central Goods & Service Tax Rules, 2017. The brief facts of the case are that this Authority, vide Order No. 62/2019 dated 27.11.2019, […]

Distributor of products liable to pass benefit of ITC reduction: NAA

August 31, 2022 5022 Views 0 comment Print

NAA held that distributor of products manufactured by others also liable to pass on the benefit of tax rate reduction to the recipients

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