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Understanding Appeals & Revision Mechanism under GST

Goods and Services Tax : The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India aims to establish a transparent and efficient indirect tax system. Despite the se...

June 15, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

Crisp Notes on Issuance of SCN Under GST

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the legal significance of a Show Cause Notice under GST and why it forms the foundation of adjudication proc...

June 15, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Limitation for Filing Appeal before GSTAT – A Legal Analysis

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that taxpayers with orders communicated before 1 April 2026 must file GSTAT appeals by 30 June 2026 to preser...

June 15, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Cancelled Registration, Notice Buried on Portal Can Department Still Insist “You Were Served”?

Goods and Services Tax : High Courts have held that taxpayers with cancelled GST registrations cannot be expected to monitor the portal continuously, makin...

June 15, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

Composition Levy under GST: Should Your Small Business Really Opt for It?

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines the benefits and trade-offs of the composition scheme, helping small businesses determine whether the concess...

June 15, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


GST Audit Flags MSME Challenges: Key Recommendations to Improve Ease of Doing Business

Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders identified persistent issues in GST registration, cancellations, and refund processing affecting MSMEs. The consultat...

June 13, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

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 1152 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 333 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 3081 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 873 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Kerala HC Quashes GST Notice as Composite SCN Covered Multiple Assessment Years

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala High Court held that a composite show cause notice issued for multiple assessment years was legally unsustainable. The ...

June 15, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC Invalidates Composite GST SCN Due to Multi-Year Coverage

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala High Court held that issuing one show cause notice for multiple financial years is not legally sustainable. While quash...

June 15, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

TCS Paid Under Protest Counts Towards GST Appeal Pre-Deposit Requirement: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that TCS paid under protest before assessment must be considered while calculating the mandatory pre-de...

June 15, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Quashes ITC Denial as Supplier’s Tax Default Cannot Penalize Bona Fide Purchaser

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that a purchasing dealer cannot be denied input tax credit solely because the supplier failed to deposit tax with t...

June 15, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

GST Recovery Kept in Abeyance as Export vs Intermediary Service Dispute Needs Adjudication: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court admitted writ petitions challenging a GST demand arising from the classification of logistics services as in...

June 15, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTAT Bars Defect Flags on Valid Appeal Documents to Ease Initial Portal Compliance

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants have uploaded the required documents in prescribed form. ...

June 15, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Mumbai Issues Notice on Operational Launch & Appeal Filing

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT Mumbai Bench has officially commenced functioning, making it mandatory for taxpayers within its jurisdiction to file appeals...

June 12, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

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 13836 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 672 Views 0 comment Print


Article 246A : Power to levy tax with respect to GST – pertinent issues

November 6, 2020 49632 Views 3 comments Print

Legislation is always enacted with some purposes, objects and reasons. A proposed Legislation is placed before Parliament with a statement of objects and reasons appended to it. The objects and reasons accompanying a bill, which subsequently gets converted into an Act, are to be taken into consideration in interpreting the provisions of the statute. It […]

Manual on Filing reply for GST proceedings initiated for Remanded Cases

November 6, 2020 1629 Views 0 comment Print

How can I take action in proceedings for Remanded Cases and Appeal Effects initiated against me by the Tax Officer? To take action in proceedings for Remanded Cases and Appeal Effects, perform following steps: A. Navigate to View Additional Notices/Orders page to view Notices and Orders issued against you by Adjudicating or Assessing Authority (A/A) B. Take action using REPLIES […]

Manual View Submitted or Saved Application for GST Refund

November 6, 2020 3492 Views 0 comment Print

How can I view my submitted or saved application for refund on the GST Portal? 1. To view your submitted application, navigate to Services >Refunds >My Saved/Filed Applications option. 2. The Saved/Filed Application page is displayed. Note: You can download the ARN receipt by clicking on the ARN hyperlink to take the print out of the ARN Receipt. […]

Manual on Enrolling as a GST Practitioner

November 6, 2020 2547 Views 0 comment Print

Registration as a GST Practitioner (GSTP) on the GST Portal? 1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed. 2. Click Services > Registration > New Registration option. Part A: 3. The New Registration page is displayed. Select the New Registration option. 4. In the I am a drop down list, select the GST Practitioner […]

How to Opt for Composition Levy (FORM GST CMP-02)

November 6, 2020 3354 Views 0 comment Print

What are the steps involved in applying to Opt for the Composition Levy on the GST Portal? To opt for the Composition Levy on the GST Portal as an existing taxpayer, perform following steps: 1. Access the https://www.gst.gov.in/ URL. The GST Home page is displayed. Login to the GST Portal by entering your login credentials. […]

Manual Online Procedure to Opt for Composition Levy & File CMP 02

November 6, 2020 2616 Views 0 comment Print

How to file GST form CMP 02 online on the GST Portal? The steps to opt for composition scheme under GST are as follows: 1. To opt for composition levy access the URL https://www.gst.gov.in/. The GST Home page will be displayed. In case of New Registration: 2. Log into the GST Portal by entering your login […]

Form GSTR-4 – Quarterly Return (Till FY 2018-19)- Filing Manual

November 6, 2020 2130 Views 0 comment Print

How can I create and file details in Form GSTR-4 – Quarterly Return (Till FY 2018-19)? To create and file details in Form GSTR-4 – Quarterly Return (Till FY 2018-19), perform following steps: Note: Quarterly Form GSTR-4 has been discontinued w.e.f. 1st April, 2019. This manual can be used for quarterly Form GSTR-4 to be filed for […]

How to login to GST Portal with username & password?

November 6, 2020 98124 Views 0 comment Print

How can I login to the GST Portal with username and password? To login to the GST Portal with username and password, you need to perform the following steps:  1. Access the URL https://www.gst.gov.in/. The GST Home page is displayed. 2. Click the Login link given in top right-hand corner of the GST Home page. […]

SCN for confiscation of goods cannot be issued on mere suspicion

November 6, 2020 3150 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that the show cause notice under Section 130 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act) cannot be issued on a mere suspicion. There has to be some prima facie material on the basis of which the authority may arrive at the satisfaction that the goods are liable to be confiscated under Section 130 of the CGST Act.

Mere noticing Conveyance at Wrong Destination Can’t Said to be a Contravention of CGST Act

November 6, 2020 8937 Views 0 comment Print

The issue under consideration is whether ‘Noticing the conveyance at a wrong destination’ without anything more can be said to be a contravention of the CGST Act?

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