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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


Applicant’s Lack of Interest & absence of relevant records: AAR cannot give ruling

September 3, 2023 633 Views 0 comment Print

AAR held that despite providing ample hearing opportunities, applicant shows no interest in seeking an advance ruling through their application in FORM GST ARA-01. Additionally, due to the absence of essential records necessary for addressing the raised concerns, the authority is unable to provide an advance ruling on the matter at hand.

AAR cannot give ruling on Delay in Filing ITC-01 & Availing ITC on Closing Stock

September 3, 2023 1227 Views 0 comment Print

In re Norbe Pharmacy LLP (GST AAR West Bengal)  In re Norbe Pharmacy LLP casee Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), West Bengal, clarified its inability to provide a ruling on specific issues pertaining to delays in filing ITC-01 and availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) on closing stock. The applicant, Norbe Pharmacy LLP, was registered under […]

Interest on Delayed Payment against supply of services is includible in supply value

September 3, 2023 1593 Views 0 comment Print

Interest for delayed payment of consideration against supply of services will be included in value of supply in terms of clause (d) section 15(2) of CGST Act 2017.

GST on Pre & Post Examination Services to Universities: AAR Ruling

September 3, 2023 2268 Views 0 comment Print

Explore if GST exemption applies to pre and post-exam services like printing admit cards, managing web apps for online exams, and result processing. Learn how a recent GST AAR West Bengal case clarifies tax exemptions for educational services.

Value & Tax Rate on Wheat to Atta Conversion for Public Distribution

September 3, 2023 1437 Views 0 comment Print

In re Aryan Flour Mills Private Limited (AAR West Bengal) What is the value of supply of services provided by the applicant for conversion of wheat provided by the State Government into atta/ fortified atta, for distribution by the State Government through Public Distribution System and what is the rate of tax applicable on such […]

Advance Ruling application not admitted as applicant not submitted proof of applicable fees

August 29, 2023 516 Views 0 comment Print

It is observed that the applicant has not submitted the proof of applicable fees. A notice for virtual hearing was issued to the applicant for 05.07.2022 and during the virtual hearing he was directed to submit the proof of fees as per the provisions.

Title Transfers in FTWZ under CGST Act & Relevance of IGST Circular No. 3/1/2018

August 28, 2023 4356 Views 0 comment Print

In re Haworth India Private Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu) Summary: The case in focus revolves around the transfer of title of goods within the Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ). The pivotal question raised is whether such transfers fall within the ambit of Schedule III of the CGST Act, 2017, post its amendment in 2018. It […]

GST Implications on Various Services by State Industries Promotion Corporation

August 28, 2023 2040 Views 0 comment Print

GST applicability on services offered by State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu. Explore rulings on raw water supply, maintenance charges, infrastructure development, interest on delayed payments, and more.

GST Rates & HSN Codes for Wind Turbine Generators/Wind will Land

August 28, 2023 16233 Views 0 comment Print

In re Tvl. Raja Dheepam Spinning Mills Private Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu) Introduction Understanding the nuances of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is pivotal for businesses. The case of Tvl. Raja Dheepam Spinning Mills Private Limited in Tamilnadu elucidates the GST rulings related to Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) and provides insights into the taxation […]

Classification of Unsweetened Mineral & Aerated Waters (Excluding 20L Drinking Water Bottles)

August 28, 2023 1047 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Ruling on classification of water sold as ‘water including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or sweetening matter, not flavoured (other than drinking water packed in 20 litre bottles)

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