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GST on Hotel & Guest House Accommodation: Current Legal Position

Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...

June 9, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Cannot Be Cancelled merely for Closed Business Premises During Inspection

Goods and Services Tax : A single visit revealing closed premises is not sufficient to cancel GST registration. The department must establish statutory gro...

June 9, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Distinction Between GST Credit Note & Commercial Credit Note

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains the crucial distinction between GST Credit Notes and Commercial Credit Notes. Once the Section 34 deadline ex...

June 9, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print

GST on RWA Maintenance Charges: What Residents Need to Know

Goods and Services Tax : The dispute centers on whether GST applies to the entire maintenance amount or only the excess above ₹7,500 per month. The issue...

June 8, 2026 2181 Views 0 comment Print

Litigation Lifeline: Judicial Rescue of Time-Barred GST Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines cases where GST appeals filed beyond statutory timelines were revived through writ jurisdiction. The key take...

June 8, 2026 396 Views 0 comment Print


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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 246 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 2892 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 813 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 5193 Views 1 comment Print

Representation on Persistent Issues in Karnataka Professional Tax Portal

Goods and Services Tax : Persistent technical issues prevented users from accessing the portal and completing filings. The representation seeks urgent fixe...

May 4, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Homebuyer’s Anti-Profiteering Complaint Rejected as Project Was Entirely in GST Regime

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...

June 9, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Lifestyle Liable for Profiteering as Base Prices Increased After GST Rate Reduction

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...

June 9, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Amendment Allowed Subject to Deposit of Tax Arrears & Statutory Dues

Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...

June 8, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC Quashes GST Notice as Multiple Financial Years Cannot Be Clubbed in One Section 74 Proceeding

Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...

June 8, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Bail Granted in Alleged ₹8.36 Crore Fake ITC Case as Investigation Was Complete

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court granted bail in a GST fraud prosecution after noting that the investigation had been completed and the complaint ha...

June 8, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 543 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 3957 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 18096 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 25698 Views 3 comments Print

GSTAT Constitutes Benches and Categorises GST Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...

May 14, 2026 1113 Views 0 comment Print


Delhi HC to Examine Constitutional Validity of HSNS Cess

April 9, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

The petition challenges the validity of a cess law on grounds of lack of legislative competence and arbitrariness. The Court has not ruled yet and has granted time for further submissions, keeping the issue open.

HSN Mirroring in GST: A Double-Edged Sword for Goods, A Minefield for Services

April 9, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

While HSN mirroring works for goods, it creates classification errors in services. The key takeaway is that service classification depends on nature and context of supply.

Illegal GST Cash Seizure Cannot Be Cured by Income Tax Transfer

April 9, 2026 498 Views 0 comment Print

Courts held that cash is not covered under things in GST search provisions unless it serves as evidence. The ruling restricts arbitrary seizure and reinforces that GST searches are for evidence, not recovery.

CBIC issued FAQs on IGST Refund

April 9, 2026 3456 Views 0 comment Print

IGST refunds are not available when exports are made under LUT/Bond without tax payment. The clarification highlights eligibility conditions and prevents incorrect refund claims.

GST Order Set Aside Due to Failure to Consider Circular-Based Claim by Taxpayer

April 9, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

The case concerned rejection of reply without addressing all contentions. The Court held that incomplete consideration makes the order unsustainable and remanded the matter.

GST Order Quashed Due to Mechanical Decision Without Considering Taxpayer Reply

April 9, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved denial of a personal hearing despite a specific request. The Court ruled that failure to provide such an opportunity violates statutory provisions and requires the order to be set aside.

Wrong IGST Payment Must Be Refunded, Not Adjusted: Telangana HC

April 9, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether IGST paid by mistake could be adjusted against CGST and SGST. The Court held that no such adjustment is permitted and directed payment of correct tax with refund claim for IGST.

GST Order Set Aside for Failure to Provide Reasons for Rejecting Taxpayer Reply

April 9, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved an additional tax demand on unbilled revenue. The Court found that the authority failed to consider the reply and remanded the matter for fresh review.

Inter-play between Input Tax Credit and IBC

April 9, 2026 2277 Views 0 comment Print

This piece examines how restrictive provisions under GST law limit refund of unutilised ITC during insolvency, despite broader enabling clauses. It highlights judicial divergence and the resulting uncertainty for creditors and liquidators under IBC.

Videography & advocate presence in GST summons allowed on humanitarian grounds

April 9, 2026 567 Views 0 comment Print

The Court permitted video recording of GST inquiry considering the petitioner’s cancer treatment and cooperation. It held that such relief can be granted on humanitarian grounds but is not a general right.

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