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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


CAAR Ruling: Applicability of Duty Rates for X-Ray Tube & Spare Parts

September 14, 2023 3090 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Customs Authority’s ruling on the duty rates for X-Ray tubes and spare parts, their classification, and the impact on medical equipment imports.

GST on Broken Rice: Tax Rate for Unbranded Supplies

September 13, 2023 9087 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about GST rate for unbranded broken rice. Find out if unbranded, non-packaged broken rice generated from manufacturing processes is taxed at 5% or exempt.

GST Exemption: Printing Question Papers for Educational Institutions

September 13, 2023 2049 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how GST AAR West Bengal ruled that printing question papers for educational institutions is an exempt supply, analyzing legal provisions and clarifications

GST Exemption on Wheat Crushing Services to State Government

September 12, 2023 1845 Views 0 comment Print

Exploring AAR, West Bengal ruling on Aryan Flour Mills’ wheat crushing service to State Government, which is tax-exempt if goods value is < 25% of supply.

Linear Accelerator merit classification under Heading 9022: CAAR Mumbai

September 11, 2023 1875 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of the Customs Authority of Advance Ruling (CAAR) Mumbai’s order on the classification of Linear Accelerators under heading 9022.

Foil Balloons Made of Nylon/HDPE for Party Decoration – Classification under 9505.9090

September 11, 2023 1917 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR held that Foil Balloons are made of Nylon/HDPE not of Latex/Rubber and imported for the purpose of party decoration or entertainment, merit classification under the heading 9505 and specifically under subheading 9505 9090 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

Lenovo’s Interactive Large Format Displays merit classification under sub-heading 84714190

September 11, 2023 702 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the intricate details of the classification of Lenovo’s Interactive Large Format Displays under Indian Customs Law. Find out why these products merit a particular sub-heading.

Advance Ruling Mechanism under GST law & recent advance rulings

September 11, 2023 2790 Views 1 comment Print

Explore key provisions, benefits & limitations of advance rulings under GST law. Learn how recent advance rulings have influenced taxation landscape.

Herbal Body Oil for soft, smooth, glowing & healthy skin attracts GST @28%

September 10, 2023 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about how Jac Olivol Body Oil was classified under GST in India: GST @ 28% for its primary function of care of skin not cure of skin.

Jac Olivol Body Oil to Fall Under Heading 3304 of Customs Tariff Act

September 3, 2023 1527 Views 0 comment Print

Product JAC OLIVOL BODY OIL Intended to be Manufactured & Sold by Applicant Would be Covered Under Heading 3304 of First Schedule to Customs Tariff Act and Would be Taxed Accordingly Under GST Act.

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