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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 171 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 132 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 192 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 141 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 3786 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 693 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 627 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 459 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 1410 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 10398 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


Essential Hospital Support Services Held GST-Exempt for Meeting “Pure Service” Criteria

December 12, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling holds that providing security and scavenging services to government hospitals qualifies as pure services linked to constitutional public health functions. The authority found all conditions of Notification 12/2017 satisfied, resulting in GST exemption.

Non-profit Section 8 company is Body Corporate for GST: AAR West Bengal

December 12, 2025 570 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR rules that a non-profit Section 8 company supplying sponsorship services qualifies as a “body corporate,” making GST payable on a forward charge basis.

Homoeopathic Medicines: HSN Classification and GST Rate Clarified

December 12, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR ruled that medicaments prepared exclusively as per authoritative pharmacopoeia formulas attract 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST. Single-constituent products are classified under entry 234, while multi-constituent products are classified under entries 233 or 234 based on retail packaging.

Aerated Beverages in Restaurants taxable as Composite Service under GST

December 12, 2025 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Description: GST on aerated beverages supplied in hotel restaurants, whether standalone or with food, is treated as a composite supply of restaurant service. Tax applicable: 9% CGST + 9% SGST.

Pure Consultancy Services for Water Distribution Networks Exempted from GST

December 12, 2025 411 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that digitalization and monitoring of piped water supply projects for government departments are GST-exempt. Services qualify as pure services with no goods involved and relate to constitutionally mandated functions. The ruling ensures tax-free execution of technology-driven water supply programs.

GST Exemption for Transfer of Business as Going Concern

December 12, 2025 1116 Views 0 comment Print

The West Bengal AAR ruled that transferring all assets and liabilities of a company to a new entity while continuing operations qualifies as a GST-exempt service by way of transfer of a going concern.

GST Exemption for Household Water Data Collection Services

December 12, 2025 339 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that data collection services for Functional Household Tap Connections are pure services under GST law. Provided to PHED, a state government authority, these services relate to water supply functions under Articles 243G and 243W. As a result, the services are fully GST-exempt.

GST Exemption Denied for Water Data Validation Due to Non-Qualification as Pure Services

December 12, 2025 333 Views 0 comment Print

Examines whether data validation and training activities for water supply schemes qualify as exempt pure services. The ruling clarifies classification criteria and GST applicability.

GST Exemption on Road Transport for E-Commerce Deliveries Treated as GTA Service

December 12, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

The authority evaluates the applicant’s claim that its proposed transportation model involves GTA services. It agrees, noting that issuance of a consignment note and assumption of delivery liability indicate GTA classification. Consequently, services to unregistered customers through e-commerce platforms fall under the GST exemption.

GST SCN Uploaded Only on ‘Additional Notices’ Tab Is Not Valid Service: Delhi HC

December 12, 2025 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court set aside the GST SCN and consequent order after petitioner was not given a proper opportunity to file a reply or attend a personal hearing. Matter remanded for fresh adjudication.

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