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Innocent Recipient’s Burden: GST Challenges When Suppliers Turn “Fake”

Goods and Services Tax : Courts have repeatedly held that bona fide purchasers cannot lose Input Tax Credit merely because suppliers failed to deposit GST ...

May 25, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

Transit State Cannot Penalise Pure Inter‑State Transit: Limits of Cross‑Empowerment under GST

Goods and Services Tax : The Allahabad High Court held that SGST authorities of a pure transit State cannot impose penalties under Section 129 where no tax...

May 25, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

No Penalty Under GST With Out Liability

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that GST penalties generally require existence of tax liability, contravention, or deliberate intent to evade...

May 25, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Arbitrary Taxation vs Constitutional Protection: Understanding Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 265

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains how constitutional safeguards prevent illegal, discriminatory, and oppressive taxation by authorities. It hig...

May 25, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Social Media Income: GST & Income Tax Guide

Goods and Services Tax : Social media creators earning from YouTube, Instagram, sponsorships, and affiliate marketing must report income as professional bu...

May 25, 2026 372 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 522 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 4779 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 597 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi GST Detects ₹60.59 Cr Fake ITC Fraud; One Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...

April 30, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Cancellation of GST Registration & Refund Processing

Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...

April 23, 2026 3423 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Allahabad HC Grants Bail in Fake GST Invoice Case Due to Absence of Exceptional Circumstances

Goods and Services Tax : The Allahabad High Court granted bail in a GST fake ITC case after noting that investigation was complete, the complaint had been ...

May 25, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Quashes GST Interest Waiver Rejection as Section 128A Time Limit Was Directory

Goods and Services Tax : Karnataka High Court observed that the department wrongly construed the term “may” as mandatory while rejecting the waiver app...

May 25, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

SC Dismisses Challenge to GST Order as Alternative Appellate Remedy Was Available

Goods and Services Tax : The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Kerala High Court judgment holding that challenges to GST adjudication proceedings...

May 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Allows Fresh GST Adjudication as Taxpayer Agreed to Deposit 50% Tax

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court remitted the GST matter for fresh adjudication after the taxpayer agreed to deposit 50% of the disputed tax ...

May 25, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC Quashes GST Confiscation Notice as Tax Liability Was Not Determined Under Sections 73/74

Goods and Services Tax : Allahabad High Court held that proceedings under Section 130 of the GST Act cannot be initiated without prior determination of tax...

May 25, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 11418 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 19, 2026 22941 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 15, 2026 771 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Extends Relaxed Appeal Filing Norms Till 31st December 2026

Goods and Services Tax : The Principal Bench of GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants upload required soft copy document...

May 15, 2026 4491 Views 0 comment Print

GST Notification Amended Due to Reconstitution of Chandigarh Authority Members

Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government amended Notification No. 14/2018-UT Tax by replacing officials listed against Serial No. 2. The notificatio...

May 15, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print


Outsourcing Not a Defence: Villa Construction Taxable as Service Under GST

April 3, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

Separate agreements for land and construction were treated as a single composite supply. Construction service was held as the principal supply for GST purposes.

GST Payable on Emergency Training Courses as They Are Not Charitable Activities: AAR Karnataka

April 3, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that structured emergency care training programmes do not qualify as charitable activities under GST law. Since the courses are professional training for a specific group, GST is applicable at 18%.

GST Exemption Allowed on Exam Paper Printing as It Relates to Conduct of Examination

April 3, 2026 1341 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that printing of question papers for universities is directly linked to the conduct of examinations. It ruled that such services fall under Entry 66(b)(iv) and are exempt from GST.

GST Advance Ruling on RWA Charges Not Issued as Application Withdrawn

April 3, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority disposed of the application after the applicant chose to withdraw it. No findings were issued on GST applicability to electricity and water reimbursements or pure agent status.

Water Charges Taxable as Part of RWA Services Due to Composite Supply: AAR Karnataka

April 3, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that water supplied by an association is not an independent supply of goods but part of maintenance services. Accordingly, such charges must be included in GST computation.

GST AAR Karnataka Disposes Application as Withdrawn Due to Pending Fuel Testing

April 3, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant withdrew its advance ruling request citing the need for further testing of its bio-diesel product. The Authority disposed of the application without addressing GST classification or rates. The case highlights that no ruling is issued when applications are withdrawn.

No GST Profiteering Found as ITC Benefit Declined Post-GST: GSTAT

April 3, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that no profiteering occurred as the ITC-to-purchase value ratio declined after GST implementation. It ruled that no additional benefit arose, eliminating the obligation to pass on ITC benefits to buyers.

No GST on NSDC Digital Marketing Courses Falling Under Skill Development Scheme

April 3, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined GST applicability on digital marketing training services. The ruling held that NSDC-approved training partners are eligible for exemption under Entry 69.

ITC Allowed on Foundation & structural support Work for Plant & Machinery

April 3, 2026 960 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling examines whether construction services for machinery foundations qualify for ITC. It holds that such foundations are integral to plant and machinery and not barred under Section 17(5). The decision clarifies eligibility where structures directly support manufacturing equipment.

AAR Gujarat Allowed ITC as Machinery Foundation Qualifies as Plant & Machinery

April 3, 2026 735 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether ITC on construction services for machinery support is restricted. The ruling held that such foundation forms part of plant and machinery, making ITC admissible.

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