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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


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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


Educational Services via Recognized Diploma Courses Exempt: AAR Kerala

November 20, 2025 1755 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that the applicant’s diploma courses form part of a curriculum leading to qualifications recognized by law. Educational services provided to students are exempt from GST.

GST Levied as Lockdown Wages Treated as ‘On Duty’ Under Existing Contract

November 20, 2025 699 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling holds that interim payments made during the COVID-19 lockdown constitute consideration for manpower services. GST was deemed applicable because the workers were treated as “on duty” under the existing contract, leaving no scope for exemption.

GST applicable on Landowner Received Flats Under Development Agreement: AAR Kerala

November 20, 2025 1821 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that transferring development rights in exchange for constructed flats constitutes a taxable supply. GST at 5% applies to the landowner’s share, and valuation must follow notified rules.

Recruitment Exams fees collected from students Taxable Under GST: AAR Kerala

November 20, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that conducting recruitment examinations constitutes a taxable supply of services. Application fees collected from candidates are therefore subject to GST.

Fee Receipts Taxable under GST Without NSDC/NCVET-Approved Courses: AAR Kerala

November 20, 2025 621 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that fee receipts were taxable as the applicant failed to establish approval of its partners and courses under NSDC or NCVET. The ruling clarifies that exemptions apply only when statutory evidence is produced.

GST Classification Shift Applied as Self-Drive Rentals Not Treated as Transfer of Control

November 20, 2025 1029 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that self-drive rentals do not transfer possession or control and must be classified under SAC 997329. The Authority applied Entry 17(viia), linking the GST rate to that of similar goods.

GST on Staff Quarters Rent Held Payable Under RCM Due to Registered Recipient Status

November 20, 2025 2742 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that rent paid for residential dwellings taken from unregistered landlords attracts GST under RCM. It further ruled that ITC is not available since the accommodation provided to employees is a non-taxable perquisite.

Advance Ruling on GST for Duty-Free Supplies Dismissed After Withdrawal

November 20, 2025 513 Views 0 comment Print

The authority dismissed the matter after the applicant withdrew its questions on GST applicability to duty-free shop transactions. The ruling concludes with no decision on tax liability due to the withdrawal.

Classification of Unassembled LED Monitor Kits Falls Under CTI 85285200 CAAR Mumbai

November 20, 2025 384 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling holds that importing all components of an LED monitor in unassembled form qualifies as importing the finished monitor under Rule 2(a), requiring classification under CTI 85285200. Packaging materials must be classified separately.

Customs Advance Ruling Refused Because Classification Dispute Already Pending at Tribunal

November 20, 2025 591 Views 0 comment Print

The authority declined to classify incomplete indoor and outdoor AC units after finding the same issue was already before the Appellate Tribunal. The key takeaway is that advance rulings cannot proceed when identical questions remain under adjudication.

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