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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 1248 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 183 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


Customs Ruling on Charges Inclusion in Assessable Value: United Spirits Limited Case

December 19, 2023 2322 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed order of Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) on United Spirits Limited’s proposed import pattern modification, including loading, unloading, and handling charges.

Latex Rubber Balloons for Holi Celebrations classifiable under HSN Code 95030099

December 19, 2023 3189 Views 0 comment Print

Balloons imported for filling water and for use during Holi celebrations, merit classification under subheading 9503 0099 of First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Adhesive: Net Weight <1 kg - Merit Classification under HS Code 35069999

December 19, 2023 2028 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR ruled that sealants fall under heading 3214, specifically under Sub-heading 32141000. In contrast, adhesives in packaging of less than 1 kg were classified under Sub-heading 35069999.

Augmented Reality (AR) Device classifiable under HSN Code 90318000

December 19, 2023 2877 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR ruled that Augmented Reality (AR) Device namely, Qualcomm heading X-Reality (QXR) version 1 (QXR v1) and version 2 (QXR v2) classifiable under HSN Code 90318000.

CAAR rejects application as question raised is pending before Officer of Custom

December 19, 2023 825 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that question raised in application for advance ruling is pending before Officer of Customs which makes application for advance ruling liable for rejection.

AAR Telangana allows Withdrawal of Application by DRS Cargo Movers

December 19, 2023 498 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the withdrawal of Advance Ruling application by DRS Cargo Movers Private Limited in GST AAR Telangana. Learn about the considerations and implications of this decision.

In re Abhithanjali Traders (GST AAR Tamilnadu)

December 16, 2023 1089 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Abhithanjali Traders, No.62-1, Kattu Valavu Kilakku, Namagiripct Post, Rasipuram TK, Namakkal, Pincode 637406 (hereinafter referred to as The Applicant), a GST Registrant, is a Partnership firm under the Administrative control of Centre and is engaged in trading of grains and pulses for Feed Industries and Chilled Chicken for customers.

In re HP India Sales Private Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu)

December 16, 2023 933 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. HP Sales Private Limited, A11, Echoor and Mettupalayam Village, Aarush Logistics Part Pvt. Ltd, Vallam Panruti, Echoor, Tamil Nadu, Kancheepuram, 631604 (herein after referred to as The Applicant’), are registered with GST and hold GSTIN 33AAACC9862F1ZP. The Applicant is engaged in the import and sale of IT products primarily personal computers(i.e. desktops and laptops) and printers in India.

In re Sundaram Clayton Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu)

December 16, 2023 1062 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Sundaram Clayton Limited, Auto Ancillary, SEZ, AA5, VI Avenue, Mahindra World City, Natham, Kanchipuram, Chennai 603002 (herein after referred to as The Applicant’), are registered with GST and hold GSTIN 33AAACS4920J2ZI. The Applicant is engaged in the manufacture and supply of die-casting parts for use in automobiles.

In re Sundaram Clayton Limited (GSTAAR Tamilnadu)

December 16, 2023 681 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Sundaram Clayton Limited, 12, Chaitanya, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006 (herein after referred to as The Applicant’), are registered with GST and hold GSTIN 33AAACS4920J1ZJ. The Applicant is engaged in the manufacture and supply of die-casting parts for use in automobiles.

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