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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 396 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


Injection Moulding Classification Upheld Due to Integrated Polymer Processing Function

April 17, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that a foam production line qualifies as an injection moulding machine due to its integrated process of injecting and forming polymer products. Residual classifications were rejected.

Automotive Brake System Classifiable as Accessory Due to Non-Essential Nature: CAAR Mumbai

April 17, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of an advanced brake system integrating multiple technologies. The authority ruled that it is not a part because braking can occur without it. The decision clarifies the importance of the essentiality test in classification.

EV Communication Device Classifiable as Data Transmission Equipment Due to Core Functionality

April 17, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Applying classification rules, the authority held that a specific heading for communication devices prevails over general classification as vehicle parts. This confirmed classification under 8517.

Poultry Feed Premix falls Under Heading 2309 Due to Specific Animal Feed Use: CAAR Mumbai

April 10, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling addressed whether poultry feed premixes fall under vitamins or animal feed classification. It held that products designed for specific use in animal feeding, containing carriers and additives, are classifiable under Heading 2309, not 2936.

No CAAR Decision on E-Scooter Parts Classification After Application Withdrawal

April 8, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

The case addresses withdrawal of an advance ruling request before its pronouncement. The authority permitted withdrawal under Regulation 20, leaving the classification and duty issues undecided.

ITC Denied on Leasehold Rights as Linked to Construction of Immovable Property: AAAR Tamilnadu

April 4, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

The authority analysed whether an industrial plant is movable or immovable. It held that the plant, installed for long-term use and not marketable as a whole, is immovable property. Consequently, ITC on related inputs was denied.

No Ruling on ITC Refund Eligibility Due to Withdrawal of AAR Application

April 3, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant sought clarity on refund eligibility after filing NIL claims but later withdrew the application citing procedural confusion. The authority disposed of the matter without ruling on merits.

GST Not Applicable on Bank Rebates as No Supply Involved: AAR Karnataka

April 3, 2026 564 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority held that rebates received from a bank on corporate card usage do not constitute a supply under GST law. Since there is no quid pro quo or consideration, such transactions are treated as money and are not taxable.

No Ruling on Margin Scheme Benefit on Used Car in GST Case Due to Lack of Evidence

April 3, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority examined GST applicability on second-hand car sales but denied clear relief due to insufficient documentation. It held that margin-based valuation is conditional and requires strict compliance with Rule 32(5) and notification provisions.

Biodiesel Blend Classification Clarified Due to Petroleum Content Threshold Rule

April 3, 2026 870 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling addressed classification of biodiesel-HSD blends based on petroleum content. It held that classification depends on whether petroleum oil exceeds or falls below 70%.

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