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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


GST not exempt on Construction of Jetty for Indian Coast Guard

July 13, 2023 1251 Views 0 comment Print

GST AAR Kerala clarifies Cochin Port Trust’s construction services for Indian Navy as ‘Works Contract’, ineligible for exemption under Notification No.12/2017, but qualifies for 12% GST rate under Notification No. 24/2017 until 17.07.2022.

Construction of Jetty for Indian Navy is work contract & not exempt from GST

July 13, 2023 1122 Views 0 comment Print

Construction of Jetty for Indian Navy as per MoU falls within the ambit of Works Contract’ as defined In Section 2 (119) of the CGST Act, 2017,

Eligibility for Availing Direct Input Tax Credit on Deposit Works by KSEBL

July 13, 2023 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Explore GST AAR Kerala rulings on KSEBL services, reverse charge for rent a cab, and eligibility for input tax credit on deposit works. Get detailed analysis here.

Re-import of goods/equipment – CAAR explains applicability of Notification No. 45/2017-Cus.

July 13, 2023 6405 Views 0 comment Print

Re-import of goods/equipment from a Special Economic Zone (SEZ)/Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) is the proposed activity as stated in the application and the applicant vide the aforesaid application has sought ruling on the question of applicability of serial number 5 of Notification No. 45/2017- Cus. dated 30.06.2017 for such re-import of goods/equipment from a SEZ/FTWZ to DTA.

Traders of second-hand gold ornaments not eligible for GST margin scheme

July 13, 2023 4164 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruled that value of gold will not diminish even if it is exchanged among 10 different users in a span of 2 years as a jewellery piece of 22 carats remains 22 carats even after changing hands.

GST Rate on Non-Affordable Residential Apartment Construction

July 13, 2023 9534 Views 0 comment Print

GST rate and taxable value for construction of residential apartments other than affordable ones, as per ruling by AAR Kerala. Learn about applicable rates, conditions, and deductions for villas construction services.

Bodybuilding of Customer-Supplied Vehicle Chassis: GST at 18%

July 13, 2023 4188 Views 0 comment Print

This article delves into the GST implications of providing bodybuilding services on motor vehicle chassis supplied by customers. Learn about the classification, applicable tax rate, and relevant service codes for such services.

ITC Admissibility for Goods Purchased from Outsourced Vendors via Book Adjustment

July 13, 2023 2457 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruling in the case of Paragon Polymer Products Private Limited regarding the admissibility of input tax credit (ITC) for goods purchased from outsourced vendors when consideration is settled through book adjustment.

GST on Transfer of Sand and Mud Extraction Rights by Kerala Irrigation Department

July 13, 2023 1905 Views 0 comment Print

Read the full text of the authority’s ruling on the GST implications of the transfer of sand and mud extraction rights by the Kerala Irrigation Department. Learn about the applicability of exemption notification and reverse charge mechanism for Dharti Dredging and Infrastructure Ltd.

GST Rate on Affordable Residential Apartments & Sale of Villas without ITC

July 13, 2023 8766 Views 0 comment Print

Get clarity on applicable GST rate and taxable value for construction of affordable residential apartments and sale of villas without input tax credit. Read ruling by Palal Realty (GST AAR Kerala) understand implications for your real estate projects.

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