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Why GST Authorities Cannot Retain Redemption Fine After Dropping Section 130 Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis explains why a redemption fine under Section 130(2) cannot be sustained once authorities conclude that Section 130 l...

June 12, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Can Section 74 Be Invoked for Form 26AS & GSTR-1 Mismatches?

Goods and Services Tax : The article questions the use of Section 74 for mere reconciliation differences between Form 26AS and GSTR-1. The key takeaway is ...

June 12, 2026 1623 Views 0 comment Print

Section 122(1A), Penalty on Partners & Double Jeopardy Debate: Is Article 20(2) Really Irrelevant?

Goods and Services Tax : The debate examines why GST penalties under Section 122(1A) may survive a direct challenge under Article 20(2). The key takeaway i...

June 11, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Quashes GST Registration Cancellation as REG-31 Notice Was Not Issued

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation proceedings for Rule 10A violations must be initiated through FORM GST REG-31, which grants thirt...

June 11, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITC on Factory Canteen Services Allowed Only for Employer-Borne Cost of Regular Employees

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka AAR held that ITC on statutory canteen services is available only to the extent of expenses actually borne by the em...

June 11, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 693 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 303 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 3003 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 840 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on ITC denial for supplier defaults, Rule 37A & 180-day reversal

Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...

May 11, 2026 5268 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Consolidated GST SCN for Six Years Unsustainable: Kerala HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala High Court set aside a consolidated notice issued for FY 2019-20 to 2024-25. It held that separate notices must be issu...

June 11, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Coercive GST Recovery Stayed as Section 73 Demand Sought to Override Sanctioned Refund Orders: Orissa HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court granted interim protection after observing that proceedings under Section 73 appeared to nullify refund orders sanctione...

June 11, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Partners Liable for GST Penalty if They Benefited from Tax Evasion: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Gauhati High Court held that partners who retained benefits from GST violations and acted behind such transactions can be pena...

June 11, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Supplier’s Failure to Deposit GST: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that denial of input tax credit cannot be justified solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax, where ...

June 11, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Directs GSTAT Appeal as Tribunal Became Functional & Filing Timelines Were Extended

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that writ petitions need not continue once the GSTAT becomes operational and statutory appeal timelines are availab...

June 11, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 12039 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 639 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal Clarifies E-Way Bill Requirement as Intra-State Goods Above Rs. 50000 Need Mandatory Compliance from June 2026

Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...

May 25, 2026 4467 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on Enhancements in e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...

May 21, 2026 18438 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Introduces Mandatory Annexure-B Offline Utility to Automate ITC Refund Verification

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has launched a standardized Annexure-B Offline Utility for refund applications involving accumulated ITC to enable automated ...

May 18, 2026 26097 Views 3 comments Print


Overview of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act

April 22, 2017 15756 Views 0 comment Print

The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 has been enacted to make a provision for levy and collection of tax on intra-state supply of goods or services or both by the Central Government and the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Assessment and Audit Rules under Goods and Services Tax law

April 22, 2017 3009 Views 1 comment Print

Assessment and Audit play an important part in any tax administration. Goods and Services tax law is primarily based on self-assessment. The tax payer would avail the off set of input credit of taxes against his final liability to settle balance taxes which would be paid in cash.

Time of Supply of Goods and Services in GST regime

April 22, 2017 11214 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions relating to Point of Taxation (POT) are very essential element of any law as it fixes the point when the liability to pay tax arises.

All about Returns under Goods & Services Tax (GST)

April 22, 2017 18081 Views 4 comments Print

A Registered person under the proposed GST regime has to file many returns prescribed or otherwise required to be furnished by or under the act & rules made thereunder.

Key highlights of Draft GST Rules on Accounts & Records, Appeals & Revision and Advance Ruling

April 22, 2017 5115 Views 1 comment Print

In order to engage with the stakeholders and invite comments from the public at large, recently, the Central Government has issued 3 more Draft Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) Rules viz. Draft GST Rules on Accounts & Records, Appeals & Revision and Advance Ruling, on April 19, 2017, making a total of 14 Draft Rules as on date.

Appeals and Revision- GST vis a vis Existing law perspective

April 21, 2017 7575 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions related to Appeals and Revision are contained in chapter XVIII-from section 107 to section 121. It gives a detailed explanation on authorities on appeal and revision, appealable and non-appealable orders and decisions and procedures in appeal to be followed by appellant and authorities.

GST Migration Completion Status- Central Excise 73%, Service Tax 34%

April 21, 2017 2292 Views 0 comment Print

Coming to the status of migration, as on date 73% of the existing Central Excise registrants and 34% of the existing Service Tax registrants have migrated. We are fast approaching the last date for completion of migration i.e. 30.04.2017. I urge all zonal Chief Commissioners to take necessary steps to assist all existing taxpayers in their migration to the new regime.

MVAT: Change in Rate of VAT on Motor Spirit wef 22.04.2017

April 21, 2017 2751 Views 0 comment Print

Rate of VAT in Maharashtra on Any other kind of Motor Spirit (a) When delivered, (i) to a retail trader for trading from place of business situated within the geographical limits of the Municipal Corporations of the Brihan Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and within such other areas for such period as may be notified by the State Government in the Official Gazette;

Composition Levy under Goods & Services Tax (GST)

April 20, 2017 8535 Views 0 comment Print

Composition Scheme is a feature of Indirect Tax laws wherein assessee pay tax on value addition by maintaining detail of ‘inputs’ and ‘outputs’.

Important Points on Demand & Recovery under GST

April 20, 2017 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Under Goods and Services Tax Law, specific provisions have been laid down to levy penalty and interest in case of short-payment or delayed payment or non-payment of GST be it bonafide or in case of fraud, suppression, mis-statement etc.

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