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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


Herbal Body Oil for soft, smooth, glowing & healthy skin attracts GST @28%

September 10, 2023 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about how Jac Olivol Body Oil was classified under GST in India: GST @ 28% for its primary function of care of skin not cure of skin.

Jac Olivol Body Oil to Fall Under Heading 3304 of Customs Tariff Act

September 3, 2023 1527 Views 0 comment Print

Product JAC OLIVOL BODY OIL Intended to be Manufactured & Sold by Applicant Would be Covered Under Heading 3304 of First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act and Would be Taxed Accordingly Under GST Act.

Applicant’s Lack of Interest & absence of relevant records: AAR cannot give ruling

September 3, 2023 630 Views 0 comment Print

AAR held that despite providing ample hearing opportunities, applicant shows no interest in seeking an advance ruling through their application in FORM GST ARA-01. Additionally, due to the absence of essential records necessary for addressing the raised concerns, the authority is unable to provide an advance ruling on the matter at hand.

AAR cannot give ruling on Delay in Filing ITC-01 & Availing ITC on Closing Stock

September 3, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print

In re Norbe Pharmacy LLP (GST AAR West Bengal)  In re Norbe Pharmacy LLP casee Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), West Bengal, clarified its inability to provide a ruling on specific issues pertaining to delays in filing ITC-01 and availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) on closing stock. The applicant, Norbe Pharmacy LLP, was registered under […]

Interest on Delayed Payment against supply of services is includible in supply value

September 3, 2023 1593 Views 0 comment Print

Interest for delayed payment of consideration against supply of services will be included in value of supply in terms of clause (d) section 15(2) of CGST Act 2017.

GST on Pre & Post Examination Services to Universities: AAR Ruling

September 3, 2023 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Explore if GST exemption applies to pre and post-exam services like printing admit cards, managing web apps for online exams, and result processing. Learn how a recent GST AAR West Bengal case clarifies tax exemptions for educational services.

Value & Tax Rate on Wheat to Atta Conversion for Public Distribution

September 3, 2023 1434 Views 0 comment Print

In re Aryan Flour Mills Private Limited (AAR West Bengal) What is the value of supply of services provided by the applicant for conversion of wheat provided by the State Government into atta/ fortified atta, for distribution by the State Government through Public Distribution System and what is the rate of tax applicable on such […]

ITC eligible on input used for machinery foundation construction: AAR Rajasthan

August 30, 2023 3267 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan AAR rules on Input Tax Credit eligibility for GST paid on inward supply of structural support for machinery. Discover key takeaways and the impact on businesses.

Advance Ruling application not admitted as applicant not submitted proof of applicable fees

August 29, 2023 516 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that the applicant has not submitted the proof of applicable fees. A notice for virtual hearing was issued to the applicant for 05.07.2022 and during the virtual hearing he was directed to submit the proof of fees as per the provisions.

Title Transfers in FTWZ under CGST Act & Relevance of IGST Circular No. 3/1/2018

August 28, 2023 4353 Views 0 comment Print

In re Haworth India Private Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu) Summary: The case in focus revolves around the transfer of title of goods within the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ). The pivotal question raised is whether such transfers fall within the ambit of Schedule III of the CGST Act, 2017, post its amendment in 2018. It […]

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