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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 AAR Ruling on Subsidized Canteen Charges for Employees

June 29, 2023 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Read the analysis of the GST AAR ruling regarding subsidized canteen charges provided by Shriram Pistons And Rings Limited to its employees. Understand the implications of the ruling on the scope of supply, consideration, GST applicability, and input tax credit eligibility.

GST on Free Replacement of Goods under Guarantee Period

June 29, 2023 3189 Views 0 comment Print

GST AAR ruling regarding the tax liability under GST for the supply of goods as free replacements during the guarantee period without any consideration. Understand the implications of the ruling by Prag Industries (India) Pvt Ltd.

GST on education & training to commercial pilots as per DGCA curriculum 

June 29, 2023 5004 Views 0 comment Print

Read the analysis of the GST AAR ruling on whether the supply of education and training services to commercial pilots is exempted from GST. Understand the implications and findings of the ruling by CAE Simulation Training Private Limited.

GST on Duty Credit Scrips issued under RoSCTL scheme

June 29, 2023 36654 Views 0 comment Print

An in-depth exploration and legal analysis of the GST AAR Uttar Pradesh case, where the main question was whether Rebate of State and Central Levies and Taxes (RoSCTL) qualifies as Duty Credit Scrips.

Classification of UPS for Exemption under Notfn No. 25/2005: CAAR Delhi Ruling

June 29, 2023 2967 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the ruling by the Customs Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) in Delhi regarding the classification of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and its eligibility for exemption under Notification No. 25/2005.

Trade Discount Treated as Consideration Received towards Supply of Market Service: Maharashtra AAAR

June 26, 2023 3627 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Maharashtra Advance Ruling Authority’s decision on trade discounts and their treatment as consideration for the supply of marketing services. Explore the conditions for qualifying as a trade discount under GST law, and learn about the specific case of M/s MEK PERIPHERALS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. Understand the implications of the ruling on incentives received under the Intel Authorized Components Supplier Program (IACSP) and the importance of agreements and conditions for such transactions. Stay informed on GST regulations and their impact on trade practices.

Provisionally preserved Areca nut falls under Customs Heading 0812: CAAR

June 21, 2023 1206 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai clarifies that provisionally preserved betel nuts, treated with preservatives and not fit for immediate human consumption, are classified under Customs Heading 0812, following Chapter note 4’s guidance on provisional preservation.

No GST is applicable on salary deducted in lieu of notice period

June 19, 2023 2802 Views 0 comment Print

No GST is applicable on salary deducted in lieu of notice period from the full and final settlement of the employees leaving the company without completing or serving the complete notice period as specified in the appointment letter.

Marketing services provided in respect of goods made physically available by recipient of services- Export of service?

June 13, 2023 3150 Views 0 comment Print

MAAR upholds that MEK Peripherals India Pvt. Ltd.’s supply to IIUL does not qualify as export of service under IGST Act, emphasizing that the place of supply is India, not fulfilling the conditions for export as defined.

Interactive Display System (View Board) falls under Heading 8471: CAAR

June 12, 2023 2043 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai determines Interactive Display System (View Board) models are classified under Heading 8471, specifically under sub-heading 84714190, as per Customs Tariff Act, 1975, aligning with the criteria for Automatic Data Processing Machines.

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