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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 189 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 141 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 207 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 153 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 4050 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 540 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 696 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 636 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 96 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 120 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 465 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 231 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 165 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 1482 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 10635 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


AAR Declines GST Ruling on Preference Shares as Export Consideration

December 4, 2025 288 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling ruled that questions on receiving non-voting, irredeemable preference shares as export consideration are outside Section 97(2) of the CGST Act, leaving GST liability unresolved.

E-Way Bill Issues Outside AAR Jurisdiction, Application Rejected

December 4, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

The advance ruling authority held that questions on e-way bill requirements fall outside Section 97(2) of the CGST Act and therefore cannot be answered, leaving both queries unresolved.

Bio-Diesel Fuel Eligible for ITC Under Forward Charge for GTA Services: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling allows GTAs paying GST under forward charge to claim ITC on bio-diesel, subject to compliance with CGST Act provisions and notification requirements. Fuel used in goods transport vehicles is not blocked under Section 17(5).

5% GST Applicable on Transport of Empty Containers by Rail: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 618 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling clarifies that moving empty containers by rail falls under the general rail transport category and is taxable at 5%. The key takeaway is that empty containers are treated as goods, not containerized cargo.

ITC Not Allowed on IGST Paid via Pre-Consultation Letter/TR-6 Challan: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 1284 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling holds that ITC cannot be claimed on IGST paid through a pre-consultation letter and TR-6 challan, as these are not valid documents under GST rules. The key takeaway is that reassessment of the Bill of Entry is required for ITC eligibility.

18% GST Applicable on Waste-Processing Machinery Supplied to Municipality: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that machinery supplied for waste processing did not qualify as pure or composite services under Notification 12/2017. GST was therefore applicable on the full supply.

PVC Raincoats Classified Under Plastics: GST Rate Confirmed at 18%: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 513 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat AAR rules that PVC/plastic raincoats are articles of plastics under HSN 3926, not textile apparel, confirming GST at 18%. This clarifies classification amid market confusion.

HC Upholds GST Registration Cancellation for Fake Rent Documents & Non-Existent Business

December 4, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld cancellation after officials found forged rental agreements and no business activity at the declared premises. The ruling confirms that GST registration obtained through fraudulent documents cannot be sustained.

GST Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed Without Addressing Grounds of Appeal

December 4, 2025 918 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that an unreasoned appellate order violates Section 107(12). It held that authorities must provide clear findings and reasoning when deciding GST appeals.

Blocking of Electronic Credit Ledger u/r. 86A of CGST Rules without stating reasons to believe is invalid

December 4, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that blocking of Electronic Credit Ledger by invoking provisions of Rule 86A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 [CGST Rules] is illegal and arbitrary since reasons to believe was not provided which is mandatory requirement for invoking Rule 86A.

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