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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 135 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 225 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 9864 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


ITC Reversal Quashed as Section 16(5) Extension Overrides Section 16(4) Limitation: Madras HC

February 15, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print

Relying on the retrospective insertion of Section 16(5), the Court quashed orders reversing ITC as time-barred. The Department was restrained from proceeding on limitation grounds.

OD Bank Account Cannot Be Attached for GST Dues: Madras HC

February 15, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court permitted the assessee to file an appeal beyond limitation upon depositing 50% of disputed tax in two instalments. Non-compliance would permit recovery proceedings.

Kerala HC Allows GST Refund as Limitation Counted from date of payment under correct head

February 15, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the two-year limitation under Section 54 of the CGST Act begins from the date of payment under the correct head. Refund rejection as time-barred was quashed.

Initial GST Implementation Phase – Human Errors Cannot Be Ruled Out Unless Prejudicial to Revenue: GSTAT

February 15, 2026 534 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that early GST filing errors could be inadvertent due to manual systems and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication.

How to Update Contact Details on GSTN Portal and Integrate with ICEGATE

February 15, 2026 999 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains the step-by-step process to amend contact details in the GST portal and the 24-hour update timeline. It also highlights the importance of OTP verification and compliance requirements.

GSTAT’s First Ruling – Section 74 Not Invocable for GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B Mismatch Without Fraud

February 15, 2026 4005 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that mere return mismatch cannot trigger Section 74 without proof of fraud or suppression. Penal proceedings require clear evidence of intent to evade tax.

Burden of Proof Under BSA vs GST: Why ITC Claims Shift Onus to Taxpayers

February 14, 2026 1374 Views 0 comment Print

While the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam follows the rule that the asserting party must prove its claim, Section 155 of the CGST Act places the burden of proving ITC eligibility on the taxpayer.

GST leviable on affiliation fees collected by University from colleges: Madras HC

February 14, 2026 2730 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that affiliation fee collected by the Universities does not fall within exemption hence such fees collected by the University from the Colleges as affiliation fees is amenable for levy of GST.

LUT Delay Is Curable, Refund Denial Is Not: Karnataka HC

February 14, 2026 1002 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that refund of unutilised ITC on exports cannot be rejected solely due to late LUT submission. Substantive zero-rating benefits prevail over procedural lapses.

Section 16(4) Time Limit on ITC for Imports: Analysis of Recent AAR Rulings

February 14, 2026 2064 Views 0 comment Print

Recent AAR rulings have raised questions on whether ITC on imports is subject to Section 16(4). While one ruling applies the time limit strictly, another highlights structural differences in import transactions.

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