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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 1245 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 177 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


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 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


Pure Consultancy Services for Water Distribution Networks Exempted from GST

December 12, 2025 450 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that digitalization and monitoring of piped water supply projects for government departments are GST-exempt. Services qualify as pure services with no goods involved and relate to constitutionally mandated functions. The ruling ensures tax-free execution of technology-driven water supply programs.

GST Exemption for Transfer of Business as Going Concern

December 12, 2025 1236 Views 0 comment Print

The West Bengal AAR ruled that transferring all assets and liabilities of a company to a new entity while continuing operations qualifies as a GST-exempt service by way of transfer of a going concern.

GST Exemption for Household Water Data Collection Services

December 12, 2025 396 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that data collection services for Functional Household Tap Connections are pure services under GST law. Provided to PHED, a state government authority, these services relate to water supply functions under Articles 243G and 243W. As a result, the services are fully GST-exempt.

GST Exemption Denied for Water Data Validation Due to Non-Qualification as Pure Services

December 12, 2025 375 Views 0 comment Print

Examines whether data validation and training activities for water supply schemes qualify as exempt pure services. The ruling clarifies classification criteria and GST applicability.

GST Exemption on Road Transport for E-Commerce Deliveries Treated as GTA Service

December 12, 2025 1188 Views 0 comment Print

The authority evaluates the applicant’s claim that its proposed transportation model involves GTA services. It agrees, noting that issuance of a consignment note and assumption of delivery liability indicate GTA classification. Consequently, services to unregistered customers through e-commerce platforms fall under the GST exemption.

Withdrawal Ends GST Advance Ruling Proceedings Without Adjudication

December 12, 2025 564 Views 0 comment Print

The authority permitted withdrawal of the advance ruling application without examining its merits. The matter was disposed of with no findings on the issues raised.

GST Ruling: Tea and Premix Bundles Classified as Mixed Supply

December 12, 2025 723 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that bundling premix tea with various tea products is not naturally bundled and therefore constitutes mixed supply. The tax rate applicable is 5%, with the highest-rate principle guiding future cases.

Red Seaweed Calcium Classification: CAAR Permits Application Withdrawal

December 9, 2025 243 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant requested withdrawal of an advance ruling on Red Seaweed Calcium classification before issuance, and CAAR approved the withdrawal under Regulation 20.

Micro-Slit Imitation Jari/Badla Classified Under 56050020: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 738 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat AAR clarified that Metalized Yarn and Metallic Yarn are classified under HSN 56050020 as imitation zari. Supplies from metallized polyester/plastic films attract a 5% GST rate, effective from 27.07.2023. Refunds on input materials like polyester film are not permitted.

Imitation Zari Yarn Classified Under 56050020, Taxed at 5% GST: AAR

December 4, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling clarifies that imitation zari made from metallised polyester or plastic film falls under HSN 56050020 and is taxable at 5%. It confirms eligibility under Entry 218AA and Entry 353 across different notification periods.

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