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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 864 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


Prepayment premium for prepayment of loans is taxable under CGST Act, 2017

December 20, 2023 1467 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (GST AAR Punjab): Prepayment premium to be charged by PFC, New Delhi for prepayment of loans is taxable under CGST Act, 2017

Re-gasification services for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) constitute job work

December 19, 2023 1824 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the GST ruling for Dhamra LNG Terminal Private Limited on re-gasification services. Learn about classification, applicable rates, and implications for GST.

Unutilized ITC of Compensation Cess – Retention or Reversal – AAR cannot give ruling

December 19, 2023 7461 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the GST ruling for National Aluminium Company Ltd. on Compensation Cess for unutilized ITC on coal purchases. Learn about the implications and next steps.

Soy Protein Nuggets Classifiable under HSN Code 35040091

December 19, 2023 1092 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR ruled that Supro Nuggets 570 G IP- Soy Protein Nuggets derived from plant source and containing relatively high protein levels, Classifiable under HSN Code 35040091

MEMS Microphone classifiable under HS Code 85181000

December 19, 2023 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Explore detailed analysis of classification of MEMS Microphones in order issued by Customs Authority of Advance Ruling, Delhi. Learn about application, technical features and legal considerations.

ODU Controller PCB classifiable under HSN Code 84159000: CAAR

December 19, 2023 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the customs ruling by CAAR Delhi on Blue Star Limited’s application for ODU Controller PCB classification under the Customs Tariff Act. Explore the detailed analysis and conclusion.

ViewSonic Interactive Flat Panel (All-in-one computer system) classifiable under HS Code 84714190

December 19, 2023 4413 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed analysis of Supertron Electronics Pvt. Ltd.’s Customs Ruling case on the classification of Interactive Flat Panels under HSN code 84714190.

YubiKey manufactured by Yubico AB classifiable under HS Code 84718000

December 19, 2023 2892 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR ruled that rule that YubiKey manufactured by Yubico AB, is classifiable under HS Code 8471 8000 of First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975

Customs Ruling on Charges Inclusion in Assessable Value: United Spirits Limited Case

December 19, 2023 2331 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the detailed order of Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) on United Spirits Limited’s proposed import pattern modification, including loading, unloading, and handling charges.

Latex Rubber Balloons for Holi Celebrations classifiable under HSN Code 95030099

December 19, 2023 3189 Views 0 comment Print

Balloons imported for filling water and for use during Holi celebrations, merit classification under subheading 9503 0099 of First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

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