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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


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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


Classification of Effluent Treated Water: GST AAR Tamil Nadu Ruling

August 28, 2023 1317 Views 0 comment Print

An analysis of GST AAR Tamil Nadu ruling on Karaipudur Common Effluent Treatment Plant Pvt Ltd’s classification of water supply as goods & its GST rate.

Advance Ruling Inadmissible if Prior Proceedings on Same Issue Exist

August 28, 2023 717 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing the GST advanced ruling application by Tamil Nadu Medical Council & reasons for its ineligibility due to prior pending proceedings.

Advance Ruling Application rejected for Pending Proceedings on application date

August 28, 2023 534 Views 0 comment Print

GST implications on fees by TN Nurses and Midwives Council and grounds for rejecting their advance ruling application under Section 98(2) of GST Act.

AAR Tamilnadu Lacks Jurisdiction for External Supplies & Hypothetical Scenarios

August 28, 2023 2466 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of AAR Tamilnadu’s ruling on Harshitha Infra Engineering Pvt Ltd. highlighting jurisdictional limitations and the non-applicability of hypothetical scenarios.

18% GST on composite supply of Works Contract for Tirunelveli Smart City Limited

August 28, 2023 1398 Views 0 comment Print

18% GST rate determination by AAR for composite supply of works contract to Tirunelveli Smart City Limited, as highlighted in Naachimaar Engineering Constructions case.

Eligibility of ITC on Motor Vehicles for Women Employee Transportation

August 28, 2023 4362 Views 0 comment Print

Eligibility for Input Tax Credit (ITC) on motor vehicles used for transporting female employees during specific hours under the CGST Act, 2017.

GST on supply of services to Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board

August 28, 2023 1737 Views 0 comment Print

An in-depth examination of GST rates applicable to services provided to Tamilnadu Water Supply & Drainage Board. Explore conclusions and implications from GST AAR Tamil Nadu ruling.

GST & IGST Applicability on India-based Monitoring of UK Software Contracts

August 28, 2023 1770 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing GST & IGST on Luksha Consulting’s monitoring of UK software contracts. A detailed review of Advance Rulings and IGST Act implications.

Bulk Cement Sales with Own Transport: Composite or Not? AAR Application Withdrawn

August 28, 2023 1260 Views 0 comment Print

In re Vignesh (Guru Traders) (GST AAR Tamilnadu) Introduction In a recent application to the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) in Tamil Nadu, M/s Guru Traders, led by Proprietor Vignesh, posed a significant question regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implications of their bulk cement sales business model. Background M/s Guru Traders, based out […]

GST Exempt on COVID Awareness Services in Partnership with UNICEF

August 28, 2023 1209 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of GST exemption granted to Polaris Foundation for public health awareness initiatives on COVID-19 in partnership with UNICEF. Key insights revealed.

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