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Advance Ruling

To facilitate foreign investment into the country a number of steps have been taken by Government of India in the past. Setting up an Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax) to give binding rulings, in advance, on Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax matters pertaining to an investment venture in India is one such measure. The legal provisions of Advance Rulings were introduced through the Finance Acts of 1998, 1999 and 2003.

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Advance Ruling under Income Tax

Income Tax : Only specified applicants such as non-residents, certain residents, and public sector companies can apply. The ruling clarifies ta...

April 9, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

Oxygen Supply with Tanks: GST Classification Depends on What Customer Actually Pays For

Goods and Services Tax : The authority held that oxygen supply through installed infrastructure is a composite supply of goods. The key takeaway is that pr...

April 9, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 120: Advance Ruling Application Form (Section 383(1))

Income Tax : Understand when and how to file an advance ruling application under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The update clarifies eligibility, do...

March 26, 2026 867 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(4) Time Limit on ITC for Imports: Analysis of Recent AAR Rulings

Goods and Services Tax : Recent AAR rulings have raised questions on whether ITC on imports is subject to Section 16(4). While one ruling applies the time ...

February 14, 2026 2484 Views 0 comment Print

GST on Foreign Patent Filing Fees: Understanding Medtrainai Ruling

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether foreign patent filing fees attract GST. The ruling confirms such payments are taxable as import of services ...

January 28, 2026 849 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Advance Ruling Applications withdrawal allowed by October 31, 2024

Income Tax : From October 2024, applicants can withdraw advance ruling requests pending with the Board for Advance Rulings by October 31. Final...

July 26, 2024 1830 Views 0 comment Print

Handbook on Advance Rulings under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This handbook aims to provide general guidance on the scheme of Advance Rulings under the Indian Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act). I...

August 21, 2023 5013 Views 1 comment Print

Operationalisation of Board for Advance Rulings

Income Tax : CBDT launches Boards for Advance Rulings in Delhi & Mumbai, providing tax clarity to investors and entities. Learn more about this...

August 20, 2023 2031 Views 0 comment Print

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


Latest Judiciary


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 183 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 225 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 153 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Maharashtra VAT Act 2002: Advance Ruling Authority Notification

Goods and Services Tax : Explore the constitution & members of the Advance Ruling Authority under Maharashtra VAT Act 2002. Detailed analysis on its implic...

June 27, 2024 969 Views 0 comment Print

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

e-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023

Income Tax : CBDT notifies e-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023 which amend e-advance rulings Scheme, 2022. Amendments are related to Boa...

June 12, 2023 1497 Views 0 comment Print

UTGST: Change in constitution of Authority for Advance Ruling

Goods and Services Tax : The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Notification No. 02/2023 – Union Territory Tax on May 25, 2023. T...

May 25, 2023 810 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT set-up office for operationalising Boards for Advance Rulings

Income Tax : F No. 189/3/2022-ITA-I Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes) North Block, ...

February 6, 2023 3081 Views 0 comment Print


No GST on supplies to Department for Women, Children, Disabled & Senior Citizens through HACA 

February 21, 2024 831 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruled favorably for Narayan Trading Corporation, clarifying that supplies made to the Department for Women, Children, Disabled & Senior Citizens through HACA would not attract GST, provided specific conditions related to packaging, sale declarations, and the nature of the consumer are met.

Mangala Borosan & Mangala G1 classifiable under Chapter Heading 28332990

February 20, 2024 879 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Andhra Pradesh rules on GST classification of Mangala Borosan and Mangala G1, determining their appropriate tariff under Chapter Heading 2833 29 90.

GST applicable on brokerage of agricultural produce & Broker liable to Register

February 20, 2024 6525 Views 0 comment Print

In re Gayatri Enterprises (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) The question of Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicability on the brokerage of agricultural produce has been a matter of uncertainty for entities operating within this domain. In a significant ruling, the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) in Andhra Pradesh addressed this issue, providing much-needed clarity. M/s. […]

GST Advance ruling Application rejected as applicant failed to raise any question

February 20, 2024 528 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the reasons behind the rejection of the GST advance ruling application for West Bengal Highway Development Corporation Limited.

GST & ITC on Electrical and Fire Safety Equipment Hiring Services

February 20, 2024 14652 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how GST at 18% affects hiring of electrical equipment, AC systems, and fire safety installations, plus eligibility for input tax credit.

`PVC raincoats’ merit classification under CTI-16201: CAAR Mumbai

February 17, 2024 2697 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the Customs Authority of Advance Ruling (CAAR Mumbai) on the classification of PVC raincoats by NZ Seasonal Wear Private Limited. Learn about the manufacturing process and the correct Customs Tariff Act code.

Classification of ‘Interactive Display System ‘Viewboard’: CAAR Mumbai Ruling

February 17, 2024 3450 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the customs ruling on Viewsonic Technologies India’s Interactive Display Systems. Learn about classification, technical specifications, and key features for import.

GFCL EV Products Ltd.: Customs Act Advance Ruling Withdrawn

February 17, 2024 573 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the customs ruling withdrawal by GFCL EV Products Ltd. under Customs Act 1962. Learn about exemption applicability and the regulatory process. Stay informed with CAAR Mumbai.

GST on Employee Canteen Services: AAR Gujarat Ruling

February 15, 2024 3660 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Gujarat rules on GST applicability for employee canteen services, recovery from employees, and eligibility for ITC on canteen-related expenses.

ITC Eligibility for Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Expenses: AAR Gujarat

February 15, 2024 3057 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Gujarat clarifies on ITC claims for general business expenses, square foot basis, and applicability of CGST Rules 42/43 for Mangaldas Mehta & Co. Ltd.

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