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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


No Ruling on GST on services to municipal corporation After Applicant Withdraws Plea

March 31, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority disposed of the application after the applicant withdrew it unconditionally. No ruling was given on GST exemption for services to a municipal authority.

No Ruling on GST on Sale of Plot After Applicant Withdraws Plea

March 31, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant withdrew its GST advance ruling request on key real estate issues before a ruling could be made. The authority accepted the withdrawal and issued no findings on taxability.

No GST Ruling on Vitrification Straw Classification After Applicant Withdraws Plea

March 31, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The authority allowed withdrawal of an advance ruling application upon the applicant’s request. The case was closed without examining classification merits.

No GST Ruling on Chikki vs Sweetmeat Classification After Applicant Withdraws Plea

March 31, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant sought clarity on GST classification of LadduBars but later withdrew the application. The authority accepted the withdrawal and issued no findings on classification or tax rate.

GST Payable on Free Flats as They Constitute Exchange for Development Rights

March 31, 2026 1542 Views 0 comment Print

AAR held that flats given free to society members are not truly free but exchanged for development rights. Such transactions qualify as supply under GST and attract tax accordingly.

PVC Extrusion Line Classifiable as Extruder Due to Continuous Manufacturing Process: CAAR Mumbai

March 26, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of a PVC pipe production machine under customs law. The Authority held that continuous extrusion, not moulding, determines classification. The key takeaway is that process type governs tariff classification.

Smart Ring Classifiable as Measuring Device Due to Sensor-Based Functionality: CAAR Mumbai

March 26, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether a wearable smart ring is a communication device or a measuring instrument. The authority held that its primary function is measurement through sensors, leading to classification under Heading 9031.

Kitchen Exhaust Hoods Classified Under Residual Entry Due to Absence of Fan: CAAR Mumbai

March 26, 2026 363 Views 0 comment Print

The applicants claim for classification under fan category was denied due to lack of fan or blower in the product. The ruling emphasized strict interpretation of tariff headings. The key takeaway is that product features must match classification criteria.

Dashcams Not Eligible for Nil Duty as They Function as Video Recorders: CAAR Mumbai

March 26, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that dashcams are continuous video recording devices and not digital still image cameras. Hence, exemption under Sl. No. 288 was denied, but concessional duty was allowed.

AAR Plea on Classification of Palm Oil Effluent, UCO & FWO Withdrawn by Applicant

March 26, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of certain oil products under customs law. The Authority allowed withdrawal as the request was made before the ruling. The takeaway is that applications can be withdrawn prior to adjudication.

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