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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


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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


Linear Accelerator merit classification under Heading 9022: CAAR Mumbai

September 11, 2023 2010 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of the Customs Authority of Advance Ruling (CAAR) Mumbai’s order on the classification of Linear Accelerators under heading 9022.

Foil Balloons Made of Nylon/HDPE for Party Decoration – Classification under 9505.9090

September 11, 2023 2058 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that Foil Balloons are made of Nylon/HDPE not of Latex/Rubber and imported for the purpose of party decoration or entertainment, merit classification under the heading 9505 and specifically under subheading 9505 9090 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Lenovo’s Interactive Large Format Displays merit classification under sub-heading 84714190

September 11, 2023 750 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the intricate details of the classification of Lenovo’s Interactive Large Format Displays under Indian Customs Law. Find out why these products merit a particular sub-heading.

Advance Ruling Mechanism under GST law & recent advance rulings

September 11, 2023 2928 Views 1 comment Print

Explore key provisions, benefits & limitations of advance rulings under GST law. Learn how recent advance rulings have influenced taxation landscape.

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

September 10, 2023 2136 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 1605 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 675 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 1287 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 1671 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 2349 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.

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