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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


Classification of Samsung Galaxy Ring and Sizing Kit in India – CAAR Ruling

December 29, 2024 2130 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi ruled that Samsung’s Galaxy Ring and Sizing Kit are correctly classified under HSN 90318000 for measuring or checking instruments under Customs Tariff Act

Danisco India Pvt. Ltd.: Classification of Palm Oil-Based Products – CAAR Ruling

December 29, 2024 894 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Delhi ruled that Danisco’s palm oil-based products are correctly classified under CTH 3404 90 39, not under CTH 3824, based on HSN guidelines.

IGST Input Tax Credit not allowed if Bill of entry not in the name of Buyer

December 6, 2024 16095 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruling confirms that R.V Hydraulic Services can claim ITC on IGST payment for imported machinery even if Bill of Entry is not in their name.

GST on Rent for Government-Leased Private Buildings: AAR Ruling

December 6, 2024 3168 Views 0 comment Print

GST liability on rent for government-occupied private buildings discussed in Andhra Pradesh AAR ruling. Who pays: owner or tenant?

GST Classification of Flours and Mixes: Gujarat AAAR Decision

December 1, 2024 1506 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat AAAR has clarified the GST rate for various instant mix flours, including Gota Mix, Methi Gota Mix, and Dosa Mix. The ruling emphasizes the classification of these products as food preparations.

Food Supply to Hospital Canteen Taxable, Not Exempt: West Bengal AAR

December 1, 2024 1860 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal AAR rules food supply to hospital canteens taxable under GST. Catering services by third parties not exempt under healthcare composite supply.

Classification of Assy Guide Rails as Motor Vehicle Parts – CAAR Mumbai Ruling

November 28, 2024 1722 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai clarifies the classification of Assy Guide Rails under Customs Tariff Act 87089900 as parts of motor vehicles, focusing on sunroof assembly usage.

HID India Pvt Ltd: Classification of Signo Reader under Customs Act

November 28, 2024 1623 Views 0 comment Print

HID India Pvt Ltd’s Signo Reader is classified under HS Code 8471, aligning with automatic data processing machines for use in access control systems.

GST Exemption on Food Supply to Inpatients: AAR Analysis

November 28, 2024 1977 Views 0 comment Print

Detailed analysis of AAR West Bengal ruling on GST exemption for catering services to inpatients under Notification 12/2017 and healthcare service definitions.

GST Exemption for Supplies Addressing Urban Flooding, Sustainable Water Source & Eco-Tourism

November 28, 2024 1302 Views 0 comment Print

AAR West Bengal examines GST exemption for Reach Dredging Ltd’s project on Lamphelpat Waterbody, addressing urban flooding, water security, and eco-tourism in Manipur.

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