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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 2166 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 972 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 1938 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 1392 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 5262 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 2871 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 1158 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


AAR Cannot Rule on Refund of Accumulated ITC Under Inverted Duty Structure: Odisha AAR

Goods and Services Tax : Odisha AAR held that questions relating to refund of accumulated ITC under Section 54(3) are not maintainable under the advance ru...

July 4, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Holds Complete Prosthetic Joints Are Artificial Joints, Denies Customs Exemption

Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...

July 2, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

DFIA Customs Exemption Allowed as ITC (HS) Code Matching Not Mandatory: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...

July 2, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

ITC (HS) Number Matching Not Required Where DFIA Description & Conditions Are Satisfied: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...

July 2, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Exported by-products qualify as resultant goods under MOOWR: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR held that exported resultant goods qualify for proportionate duty remission under the MOOWR framework despite domestic sale o...

July 2, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 1470 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 1614 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 1131 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 2280 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 2421 Views 0 comment Print


CAAR cannot give ruling on question regarding duty drawback

March 16, 2024 396 Views 0 comment Print

In re Endress+Hauser Flowtec (India) Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) In a recent case concerning duty drawback, the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) in Mumbai has refrained from providing a ruling. The case involved M/s. Endress+Hauser Flowtec (India) Pvt. Ltd., seeking clarification on whether duty drawback could be claimed on the import of parts of […]

Roasted Areca Nuts falls under Custom Tariff Heading 20081920: CAAR Mumbai

March 15, 2024 2631 Views 0 comment Print

In re NBG International Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) M/S. NBG International Pvt Ltd (having IEC No. AAICN7426L and hereinafter referred to as ‘the applicant’, in short) filed three applications (CAAR 1) for advance ruling before the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings, Mumbai (CAAR in short). The said applications were received in the secretariat of the […]

Classification of Water Sold under GST: AAAR directs AAR for re-examination

March 14, 2024 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the classification dispute of water sold by Mannarai Common Effluent Treatment Plant in Tamilnadu under GST laws. Detailed analysis and legal findings provided.

AAAR set aside original ruling for violation of principles of natural justice

March 14, 2024 537 Views 0 comment Print

In case of Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (GST AAAR Tamilnadu), AAAR set aside the original ruling due to a violation of principles of natural justice.

Violation of Natural Justice: AAAR Refers Matter back to AAR

March 14, 2024 600 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the case of Tamil Nadu Medical Council as AAAR refers the matter back to AAR due to a violation of natural justice. Analysis, implications, and conclusions discussed.

Two-Wheeler Seat Covers classifiable under CTH 87141090, 28% GST applicable

March 14, 2024 3258 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the classification of two-wheeler seat covers under GST as per the Appeal Order No. 105/AAR/2023. Detailed analysis reveals the applicable tax rate and implications.

GST & ITC on Employee Services: AAR Tamilnadu Ruling

March 14, 2024 3324 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of GST rulings on employee benefits like canteen services, insurance premiums, transportation, and more in the case of Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies.

Car Seat Cushion Suspension wires & Steel hooks: GST Rate & Classification 

March 14, 2024 1455 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of the classification of car seat parts under GST, focusing on the case of N. R. Engineering Industries in Tamil Nadu. Understand the implications and ruling regarding Car Seat Cushion Suspension wires and Steel hooks.

No ITC on inputs used for constructing godowns meant for commercial rent

March 14, 2024 2919 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the case of Suswani Foundations Private Limited seeking Advance Ruling on ITC availability for constructing godowns for commercial rent. Learn the implications of Section 17(5)(d) of the CGST Act.

GST Liability on Electricity Distribution & Utility Charges: AAR Tamil Nadu Ruling

March 14, 2024 3318 Views 0 comment Print

Understand GST applicability on various utility charges collected by Tamil Nadu Generation & Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO) for electricity distribution.

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