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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 156 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 3756 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 1374 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 10077 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


Delhi HC to Examine DJB’s ‘Local Authority’ Status and Applicable GST Rate

December 25, 2025 657 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that interim protection applies where only a DRC-01 summary was issued and the core issue involves the legal status of the contracting authority.

Orissa HC Set Aside GST Demand for Initiation Against Wrong Person Due to Clerical Error:

December 25, 2025 504 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside a GST demand after finding that tax proceedings were initiated against the wrong person due to clerical errors. The ruling underscores that adjudication based on incorrect identity cannot be sustained.

Orissa HC Disposed Writ Petition Because GST Appellate Tribunal Became Functional

December 25, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that once the GST Appellate Tribunal is operational and appeal timelines are notified, disputes must be pursued before the tribunal. Taxpayers must comply with statutory pre-deposit requirements under Section 112 before filing appeals.

GST Writ Disposed as Appellate Tribunal Becomes Functional, Pre-Deposit Made Mandatory

December 25, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

he High Court held that once the GST Appellate Tribunal is functional, disputes must be pursued before it. Filing an appeal requires strict compliance with the statutory pre-deposit under Section 112.

Plantation and Tree Maintenance Treated as Charitable Activity Under GST Law

December 25, 2025 1071 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined GST applicability on large-scale plantation and post-plantation maintenance work by a non-profit entity. The ruling confirmed that these activities fall within “preservation of environment.” The takeaway is that GST exemption applies when statutory conditions are met.

GST Exemption Allowed as Tree Plantation Held as Environmental Preservation: AAR Gujarat

December 25, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

GAAR held that plantation and maintenance of trees undertaken by a charitable trust registered under Section 12AB of the Income-tax Act qualify as charitable activities for preservation of the environment. Accordingly, such activities are covered under Entry No. 1 of Notification No. 12/2017 and are exempt from GST, even when carried out under government PPP schemes like Harit Van Path Yojna.

ITC Denied Because Warehouse Treated as Civil Structure After Law Amendment: AAR Gujarat

December 25, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that construction of a warehouse remains blocked credit as buildings are excluded from “plant and machinery” under amended Section 17(5)(d).

India’s Growth Accelerates Due to GST Rate Cuts and Domestic Demand Surge

December 25, 2025 591 Views 0 comment Print

Lower GST rates and tax reforms boosted consumption and manufacturing, driving India’s GDP growth to 8.2% despite global economic pressures.

Extended GST Limitation Invalid Without Wilful Suppression: Karnataka HC

December 25, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that Section 74’s extended limitation cannot apply unless wilful suppression with intent to evade tax is proved, quashing the notice where facts were already known to the Revenue.

GST Registration Restoration Delays Hurt MSMEs: Call for Time-Bound Process

December 25, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

Highlights the demand for faster revocation of suspended GST registrations and the need to protect honest taxpayers from prolonged business disruption.

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