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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 153 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 129 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 186 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 132 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 3747 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 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 624 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 456 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 222 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 1365 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 9819 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


Input Tax Credit Blockades Under Section 17(5)(a), (aa) & (ab) of CGST Act, 2017

March 14, 2026 1410 Views 0 comment Print

 The law blocks input tax credit for passenger vehicles with seating capacity up to 13 persons. Credit is allowed only when the vehicle is used for specified taxable supplies such as passenger transport or resale.

GST Not Applicable on University Statutory Fees: Bombay HC (Goa Bench)

March 14, 2026 585 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that fees such as affiliation, examination, and migration charges collected by a university are statutory in nature. Since they are not commercial activities, they do not qualify as “supply” under GST.

E-Way Bill Enforcement & Need for a Practical Mechanism to Protect Small Traders

March 14, 2026 723 Views 0 comment Print

Courts and CBIC clarifications state that minor clerical mistakes in e-way bills should not trigger detention under GST law. Such errors should attract only nominal penalties when there is no intent to evade tax.

Advisory on pre-deposit Payment while filing GST appeal before First Appellate authority

March 14, 2026 15159 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN clarified that payments made through Form GST DRC-03 are not automatically adjusted against a demand order. Taxpayers must file Form GST DRC-03A to link the payment before filing an appeal.

E-Way Bill Exemption for Motor Vehicle Road Testing in Maharashtra

March 13, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

The notification allows exemption from e-way bill for vehicles moved solely for testing purposes. It clarifies that non-supply transactions can qualify for relief subject to strict compliance.

GSTAT Orders Re-Examination of Profiteering Calculation Due to Ignored Cost Factors

March 13, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT directed the DGAP to re-examine the profiteering computation after questions were raised about ignored cost increases, negative values, and supply channel considerations.

GST Benefits from Subsumed Taxes Not Passed to Consumers, Profiteering of Rs. 450 Crore Held

March 13, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT concluded that elimination of entertainment tax and other levies reduced the effective tax incidence, requiring suppliers to pass on the benefit to subscribers.

Maharashtra Professional Tax Guide – PTEC & PTRC Reference (with latest Update)

March 13, 2026 21420 Views 0 comment Print

The guide clarifies the difference between PTEC and PTRC registrations under Maharashtra Professional Tax law. It explains who must obtain each certificate and how liability differs for businesses and employers.

General Penalty Cannot Be Levied When Late Fee Is Imposed for GSTR-9 Delay: Madras HC

March 13, 2026 837 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that once late fee under Section 47 is levied for delayed annual return filing, authorities cannot impose an additional general penalty under Section 125. The court set aside the penalty and granted relief to taxpayers.

ITC Distribution by ISD Cannot Be Forced in Same Month as Invoice: Madras HC

March 13, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that ITC distribution by an Input Service Distributor arises only after conditions under Section 16(2) are satisfied. Authorities cannot insist on same-month distribution merely based on invoice issuance.

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