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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...
Goods and Services Tax : IPL franchises have contested the 40% GST rate, arguing it wrongly classifies matches as entertainment instead of sporting events....
Goods and Services Tax : Explains that vague show cause notices lacking details of suppression violate legal principles. Highlights that extended limitatio...
Goods and Services Tax : Clarifies that export value used in refund calculation must be consistently applied in both numerator and denominator. Highlights ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court examined whether show-cause notices covering multiple financial years are valid and noted divergent High Court rulings. ...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : Considering the duration of custody and the likely delay in trial, the Court found continued detention unnecessary. It granted bai...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : GST Registration Cancellation Set Aside for Lack of Proper Reasons, Bank Account Attachment Lapses Automatically Under GST Law aft...
Goods and Services Tax : Sections 74 and 74A operate on fundamentally different legal principles. The Court noted that their combined invocation raises ser...
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...
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. ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
The Bombay High Court ruled that GST portal limitations cannot override Section 18(3) of the CGST Act. It allowed transfer of CGST and IGST credits across States following amalgamation, holding that no statutory restriction exists.
The Court held that ITC on charges related to transfer of leasehold rights does not fall within blocked credit under Section 17(5)(d). As no fraud or suppression was shown, invocation of Section 74 was without jurisdiction and the notice was quashed.
The Calcutta High Court quashed a GST adjudication order after finding it was based on grounds not mentioned in the show cause notice. The ruling reinforces that Section 75(7) prohibits confirmation of demand on new or different grounds without prior notice.
GST exemption is available only if services are pure, provided to eligible government bodies, and linked to constitutional functions. All three conditions must be strictly satisfied.
The Gujarat High Court granted bail in a GST ITC fraud case, noting that investigation was complete and the charge-sheet filed. Continued custody was held unnecessary at this stage.
The Court held that an appeal filed nearly three years after the original order was barred by limitation under Section 107 of the CGST Act. Uploading the order on the GST portal was deemed valid service.
Weak GST registration checks allow shell firms to obtain GSTINs and issue fake invoices, later leading to ITC denial for genuine buyers. Courts have stressed that compliant recipients should not suffer for failures in departmental verification.
Tax can only be imposed by lawful authority and competent legislature. The Constitution safeguards citizens from arbitrary taxation.
Observing that Rule 86A is meant to secure revenue pending adjudication, the Court found the officer’s stance legally unsustainable and mandated time-bound decision-making.
The High Court set aside the appellate order for questioning transaction genuineness without prior notice, reiterating that authorities cannot go beyond the original show cause notice.
