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Ruling passed by Authority for Advance Rulings Customs , Central Excise & Service Tax. The Authority for Advance Rulings consists of a Chairman who is a retired Judge of the Supreme court and two members of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India, one each from the Indian Revenue Service and the Indian Legal Service.

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GST on Canteen Services in Business Premises: Judicial Rulings & Analysis

Goods and Services Tax : Scenario-wise analysis of GST on business canteen services covering ITC, employee recovery, contractor supply, and statutory oblig...

May 10, 2026 1245 Views 0 comment Print

Quick Lime (90%) and Hydrated Lime (85-95%) Attract 5% GST: AAR Tamilnadu

Goods and Services Tax : The ruling examines the composition of lime products and holds that impurities of 10–15% place them under Heading 2522. The Auth...

December 4, 2025 762 Views 0 comment Print

Can ITC Be Used Across Unrelated Supplies? A Key GST Ruling

Goods and Services Tax : Gujarat AAAR rules ITC from one business can offset GST on unrelated output supplies under a single registration, emphasizing fung...

July 21, 2025 1746 Views 0 comment Print

जीएसटी में एडवांस रूलिंग: एक विस्तृत अवलोकन

Goods and Services Tax : जीएसटी के तहत एडवांस रूलिंग (AAR) की प्रक्रिया, प्रा...

July 21, 2025 1281 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week ending 22nd June 2025

CA, CS, CMA : Stay informed on India's latest regulatory changes from June 16-22, 2025. This summary covers Income Tax exemptions, GST amendment...

June 25, 2025 5118 Views 0 comment Print


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Functionality to search and view Advance Ruling Orders under GST

Goods and Services Tax : New functionality to search for GST Advance Ruling Orders issued by Authority / Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling on GST Por...

August 10, 2022 2793 Views 0 comment Print

GST Authorities of Advance/Appellate Rulings-Status Upto April 2019 

Goods and Services Tax : Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) constituted under the provisions of a SGST/ UTGST Act, in terms of the provisions of Section 96...

May 29, 2019 1119 Views 0 comment Print


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Kerala AAR Rejects GST Advance Ruling Plea Due to Hypothetical Queries

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR held that advance ruling applications cannot be based on hypothetical scenarios or academic questions. The Authorit...

May 16, 2026 177 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala AAR Grants GST Exemption on Inpatient Ayurvedic Services

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR held that medicines, consumables, room rent, and ancillary services provided during inpatient treatment form part o...

May 16, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

GST on Used Gunny Bags at 5% Because Reusable Bags Not Treated as Scrap: Kerala AAR

Goods and Services Tax : Kerala AAR held that used gunny bags sold after cattle feed manufacturing are reusable packing bags under HSN 6305 and not scrap. ...

May 16, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

GST on Member-Facilitator Transactions: Kerala AAR Rejects Plea Due to Prior Adjudication

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR rejected an advance ruling application after noting that the issue of GST applicability on member transactions had ...

May 16, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

No GST Under RCM on Honorarium Paid to Temple Board Members as They Are Not Directors: Kerala AAR

Goods and Services Tax : The Authority ruled that the President and Members of the statutory temple board are not “directors” under GST notifications. ...

May 16, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print


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Maharashtra GST Authority Appoints New Member

Goods and Services Tax : Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Authority makes changes in its lineup, appointing Shri. Ajaykumar Vaman Bonde as a member of Ad...

October 16, 2023 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Rajiv Ranjan appointed as member of Maharashtra Advance Ruling Authority

Goods and Services Tax : Mr. Rajiv Ranjan has been appointed as member of Maharashtra Advance Ruling Authority in the place of Mr. Rajiv Magoo. FINANCE DEP...

September 13, 2022 1584 Views 0 comment Print

Notification to re-constitute Himachal Pradesh Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling

Goods and Services Tax : Governor of Himachal Pradesh, in supersession of this department’s notification of even No. dated 14.09.2020, published in the e...

January 20, 2022 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi Authority for Advance Ruling reconstituted

Goods and Services Tax : Governor of Delhi under Delhi Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, is pleased to reconstitute the Delhi Authority for Advance Ruling...

July 27, 2021 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Rajiv Magoo appointed as member of Maharashtra GST Advance Ruling Committee

Goods and Services Tax : Shri. Rajiv Magoo, Joint Commissioner of Central Tax has been appointed as member of Maharashtra GST Advance Ruling Committee in t...

April 29, 2021 2358 Views 0 comment Print


GST Exemption for Solar Power Electricity: YIS Power Solutions Ruling

March 6, 2024 10569 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the GST exemption on electricity from solar panels as per YIS Power Solutions Pvt Ltd’s GST AAR Kerala ruling. Analysis on tax implications and key insights.

GST Rates for Outboard Motor Engines and Spare Parts for Fishing Vessels

March 6, 2024 3153 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the GST rates on outboard motor engines, spare parts for fishing vessels, and warranty repairs. Get insights from the GST AAR Kerala ruling for clarity.

Classification of QDx Instacheck TM PCT with reader QDx Instacheck TM as a Kit

March 6, 2024 396 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai clarifies classification of QDx Instacheck™ PCT kit with reader under Customs Tariff, impacting IGST rates for imports. Discover the details and implications.

GST Rates for Affordable & Other Residential Construction Services: Kerala AAR

March 6, 2024 3591 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Kerala AAR ruling on GST rates for affordable and other residential apartments in a mixed real estate project. Insights on tax implications.

Clean Bio Zinc (NSP) Classifiable under CTH 38089290: CAAR Mumbai

March 4, 2024 846 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai rules Clean Bio Zinc (NSP) falls under CTH 38089290, highlighting its use in anti-dandruff shampoos and as a fungicide. Discover the full analysis.

Roasted Areca Nuts Classification: CAAR Delhi Ruling

March 2, 2024 2337 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CAAR Delhi’s ruling on the classification of Roasted Areca Nuts under Customs Tariff, including whole, split, and cut types. A detailed analysis.

CAAR Delhi Ruling on Whey Protein Classification

February 29, 2024 3201 Views 0 comment Print

Explore CAAR Delhi’s definitive ruling on whey protein classification under the Customs Tariff Act. Understand the impact on imports and industry standards.

Operation Theatre Lights’ merit classification under CTH 9018 CAAR Mumbai

February 29, 2024 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Unveiling CAAR Mumbai’s ruling on OT Light classification under Customs Tariff. Expert analysis on Edifice Medical’s case and legal precedents.

Nokia Solutions & Networks: Classification Dispute on DWDM & OTN Technology- CAAR Delhi

February 29, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the customs ruling dispute involving Nokia Solutions & Networks India Pvt. Ltd. over the classification of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexers (DWDM) and Optical Transport Network (OTN) technology.

AAR can’t give ruling on issues not covered under Section 97(2) of CGST Act 2017

February 28, 2024 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why the AAR cannot issue rulings on matters outside CGST Act 2017, Section 97(2), through the case of Srinivasa Constructions India Pvt. Ltd.

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