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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 102 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 84 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 183 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 180 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 114 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 3504 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 921 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 621 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 84 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 114 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 438 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 219 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 147 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 837 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 1449 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 8787 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 3150 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


GST Registration Cancellation Quashed Due to Vague SCN and Mechanical Order

March 31, 2026 291 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved conflicting reasons between the show-cause notice and final order, with no proper consideration of the reply. The court held such inconsistency invalid and restored the registration.

GST on Notice Pay Recovery: Why It Is Not Taxable Under CGST Law

March 31, 2026 2664 Views 0 comment Print

Notice pay recovery is treated as a contractual penalty, not a consideration for service. The key takeaway is that such recoveries do not qualify as ‘supply’ and are not liable to GST.

GST Refund, Mistake of Law and Constitutional Restitution

March 31, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

The issue is whether GST refunds are restricted by statutory timelines. The key takeaway is that unconstitutional tax collections must be refunded regardless of limitation.

GST Scrutiny Notice (Section 61): 12 Key Discrepancies, Reply Strategy & Escalation Timing

March 31, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

This explains how GST scrutiny notices arise and why they are often mishandled. The key takeaway is that timely, accurate replies can prevent escalation into penalties.

GST SCN Without fraud, suppression, or misstatement Grounds Invalid for Section 74 invocation: Gauhati HC

March 31, 2026 2157 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that Section 74 cannot be invoked without alleging fraud or suppression. The key takeaway is that absence of jurisdictional facts invalidates GST proceedings.

GST on Pooja Oil Fixed at 5% Due to Classification as Inedible Vegetable Oil Mixture

March 31, 2026 225 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that Pooja Oil, though technically edible, is marketed as inedible and thus classified under heading 1518. Consequently, it attracts 5% GST under the revised notification.

GST Applicable on Canteen Charges as Salary Deduction Qualifies as Consideration

March 31, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that nominal deductions from employee salaries for canteen services constitute consideration under GST law. As a result, such recoveries are taxable as supply.

Employee Facility Recoveries Taxable Under GST as Qualifies as Supply of Services

March 31, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling holds that salary deductions for canteen and transport facilities constitute taxable supply due to consideration. It clarifies that even subsidized recoveries attract GST.

Printing Treated as Service When Content Not Owned: AAR Imposes 18% GST

March 31, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that printing of books using content supplied by customers constitutes a service under GST. Such transactions are taxable at 18%, clarifying the importance of content ownership in classification.

GST Applies on Employee Transport Due to Nominal Charges Recovered: AAR Maharashtra

March 31, 2026 669 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that recovery of even nominal charges from employees constitutes consideration, making transport services taxable. The exemption for contract carriage was denied as conditions were not met.

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