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NGTP Tag Cannot Replace Evidence: Why Bona Fide GST Buyers Are Facing Unwarranted Scrutiny

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines how NGTP classifications are increasingly being used as standalone grounds for ITC blockage and fraud proceed...

June 10, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

GST Late Fee: Penalty Calculation & and How to Avoid

Goods and Services Tax : Missing GST return deadlines triggers late fees under Section 47 and interest under Section 50, both calculated separately. Unders...

June 10, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

Premature GST Recovery from Customers Invalid: Madras High Court

Goods and Services Tax : The Court reaffirmed that taxpayers are entitled to due process before coercive recovery measures are initiated. Recovery actions ...

June 10, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

How to Download Your GST Certificate Online

Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...

June 9, 2026 411 Views 1 comment Print

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 588 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 273 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 2934 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 816 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 5214 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


GST Registration Restoration Allowed subject to FIling of Pending Returns & Payment of Dues

Goods and Services Tax : The Gauhati High Court directed authorities to consider restoration of GST registration after the taxpayer filed pending returns a...

June 10, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

No GST Refund as Foreign Group Entity Rendered Core Procurement Functions: GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Tribunal held that procurement strategy, supplier oversight, and sourcing support formed part of a substantive procurement ser...

June 10, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes GST Demand as Sale of Land Is Outside GST Purview

Goods and Services Tax : The Court observed that the documents produced indicated a sale of immovable property, which is not subject to GST. The matter was...

June 9, 2026 204 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Remands GST Demand Orders Due to Alleged Non-Consideration of Taxpayer Replies

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court remitted Section 74A GST orders for fresh adjudication after taxpayers argued that their replies to DRC-01 n...

June 9, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

Single GST Notice for Multiple Years Not Permissible: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that GST authorities cannot issue a single show cause notice covering multiple financial years. The Cou...

June 9, 2026 117 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 5922 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 582 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 4182 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 18252 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 25824 Views 3 comments Print


GST Exemption Allowed as Similar Packaging Does Not Amount to Brand Name Usage

May 16, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that common packaging elements, graphics, and colour schemes do not automatically create a “brand name” under GST law. The ruling clarifies that exemption cannot be denied merely due to visual similarity where enforceable brand rights are relinquished.

Bombay HC Quashes Ocean Freight IGST Levy as Importer Is Not Service Recipient

May 16, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court held that importers under CIF contracts cannot be taxed under reverse charge for ocean freight since they are not recipients of the transportation service. The Court quashed the show cause notice and ruled the levy beyond statutory charging provisions.

Interplay of GST & Criminal Law: A Judicial Scrutiny of FIRs & Prosecutions

May 16, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Courts held that GST offences covered under the CGST Act must follow the special procedure prescribed under the statute. Authorities cannot invoke IPC provisions to avoid mandatory safeguards like prior sanction for prosecution.

Telangana HC Sets Aside GST Registration Cancellation Due to Vague SCN

May 16, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court quashed the GST cancellation proceedings after finding that the show cause notice did not specify the alleged contraventions or shortcomings. The Court held that absence of material particulars violated the prescribed procedure under GST law.

C-Forms Cannot Be Denied for ENA Supply Since GST Council Deferred Tax Decision: Madras HC

May 16, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that manufacturers of alcoholic liquor cannot be denied C-Forms for inter-State ENA purchases because the GST Council had consciously maintained status quo on ENA taxation. The Court ruled that GST indecision cannot obstruct the right to trade.

GST Adjudication Order Invalid as Proper Consideration of Objections Was Missing

May 16, 2026 294 Views 0 comment Print

The Himachal Pradesh High Court set aside a GST demand order after finding that the taxpayer’s detailed reply and supporting documents were not considered before passing the order. The Court directed fresh adjudication through a reasoned order.

Calcutta HC Allows Withdrawal of Writ Appeals, Grants Section 14 Limitation Benefit for Fresh Statutory Appeals

May 16, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court permitted withdrawal of appeals after noting that the constitutional validity issue had already been settled. The Court allowed the appellant to pursue fresh appeals on merits before the appellate authority.

Rajasthan HC Denies Bail as Alleged GST Evasion Involved Organized Fake Invoice Syndicate

May 16, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

The Rajasthan High Court refused bail in a case involving alleged large-scale GST evasion through fake firms, bogus invoices, and fraudulent e-way bills. The Court held that serious economic offences involving deep-rooted conspiracies require a stricter approach in bail matters.

Rajasthan HC Quashes GST Demand as SCN Reopened Issues Already Decided by Advance Ruling

May 16, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

The Rajasthan High Court held that GST authorities cannot reopen issues already adjudicated by the Authority for Advance Ruling without fresh material or change in facts. The Court quashed show cause notices alleging misclassification of tobacco products under Section 74 of the CGST Act.

SC Issues Notice in GST Dispute Over Road Restoration Charges Paid to Municipality

May 15, 2026 594 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court issued notice in a case concerning whether reimbursement paid to a municipal corporation for road restoration after electricity line work attracts GST under reverse charge mechanism.

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