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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 explains Custom duty exemption on Good exported & subsequently re-imported

July 13, 2023 1455 Views 0 comment Print

Intent of Notification No. 45/2017-Cus. is that goods sent from India earlier and subsequently re-imported as such should not suffer any Customs duty; in case the exporter had availed any incentive at the time of sending this equipment out of India, the same may need to be surrendered on re-import of the said equipment;

GST Classification: Chikkies Taxable @ 5% and 18%

July 13, 2023 21708 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the classification of various chikkies, such as Sesame, Chocolate Peanut, and Dry Fruit, under HSN codes and their applicable GST rates. Get insights into the head classification, treatment, and relevant details.

Hostels and PG accommodation services attract @ 12% GST

July 13, 2023 31113 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruled that hostel and PG accommodation cannot be considered equivalent to residential accommodation and thus such services are not eligible for exemption and accordingly are exigible to GST @12%.

Service of Charging of battery of Electrical Vehicle attracts 18% GST

July 13, 2023 6402 Views 0 comment Print

The activity of charging the battery of an Electrical Vehicle is treated as ‘supply of service’ and falls under SAC 998714. It attracts GST at a rate of 18% in terms of entry No.25(ii) of the Notification No.11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, as amended.

Isha Samskriti ineligible for GST exemption: AAR Karnataka

July 13, 2023 2616 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the exemption of education provided by Isha Yoga Center under GST. Analyze the applicability of Entry No. 57 and Entry No. 69 of Notification No.9/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 28th June 2017.

Agricultural Hand Tools – Classification & Exemption (AAR Withdrawal)

July 13, 2023 507 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the classification and exemption of agricultural hand tools. AAR allows withdrawal of the application. Understand the implications and ruling on these tools.

GST on Services Provided under Market Led Fee-based Services Scheme

July 13, 2023 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about applicable GST rate and exemption for services provided by Interviewbit Software Services under Market led Fee-based Services Scheme. Get insights from ruling of GST AAR Karnataka. Understand conditions for exemption and their interpretation.

Custom duty on Re-import of goods/equipment from a SEZ/FTWZ to DTA for mining or support services

July 13, 2023 3354 Views 0 comment Print

Explore BJ Services Company Middle East Ltd’s Customs Act ruling under section 28-H. Learn about re-import of goods, SEZ/FTWZ transactions, and exemption eligibility.

GAAR Gujarat Lacks Jurisdiction Over Madhya Pradesh Supply Issue

July 12, 2023 735 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pooja Construction Co (GST AAR Gujarat): GAAR Gujarat does not have the jurisdiction to rule on the question on account of the fact that as per the applicant the place of supply is Madhya Pradesh.

R&D services provided to foreign company considered as export of service

July 12, 2023 3369 Views 0 comment Print

AAR held that, services provided by the assessee to entities located outside India is covered under section 13(2) of IGST Act, 2017. Accordingly, such services would qualify to be treated as export of service.

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