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.
Income Tax : Learn who can apply for an advance ruling, applicable fees, withdrawal rules, and its binding effect under the Income-tax Act. The...
Income Tax : The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal r...
Income Tax : Only specified applicants such as non-residents, certain residents, and public sector companies can apply. The ruling clarifies ta...
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...
Income Tax : Understand when and how to file an advance ruling application under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The update clarifies eligibility, do...
Income Tax : From October 2024, applicants can withdraw advance ruling requests pending with the Board for Advance Rulings by October 31. Final...
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...
Income Tax : CBDT launches Boards for Advance Rulings in Delhi & Mumbai, providing tax clarity to investors and entities. Learn more about this...
Goods and Services Tax : New functionality to search for GST Advance Ruling Orders issued by Authority / Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling on GST Por...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : Odisha AAR held CAMPA deposits for forest clearance are consideration for Government services, not exempt from GST, and taxable un...
Goods and Services Tax : Odisha AAR held that questions relating to refund of accumulated ITC under Section 54(3) are not maintainable under the advance ru...
Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...
Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...
Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...
Goods and Services Tax : Explore the constitution & members of the Advance Ruling Authority under Maharashtra VAT Act 2002. Detailed analysis on its implic...
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...
Income Tax : CBDT notifies e-advance rulings (Amendment) Scheme, 2023 which amend e-advance rulings Scheme, 2022. Amendments are related to Boa...
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...
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, ...
The applicants claim for classification under fan category was denied due to lack of fan or blower in the product. The ruling emphasized strict interpretation of tariff headings. The key takeaway is that product features must match classification criteria.
The ruling held that dashcams are continuous video recording devices and not digital still image cameras. Hence, exemption under Sl. No. 288 was denied, but concessional duty was allowed.
The issue involved classification of certain oil products under customs law. The Authority allowed withdrawal as the request was made before the ruling. The takeaway is that applications can be withdrawn prior to adjudication.
The authority held that the product is designed solely for smartphones and cannot function independently. The key takeaway is that exclusive use determines classification as a part under tariff heading 8517.
The authority held that AMOLED display assemblies remain flat panel display modules despite having driver ICs. Since they retain their core display function and lack independent communication capability, classification under CTH 85249220 was upheld.
The case involved classification of LFD monitors under customs law. The Authority allowed withdrawal as the request was made before any ruling. The takeaway is that applications can be withdrawn prior to adjudication.
The Authority refused to entertain the application as the classification of roasted arecanuts was already settled by a High Court judgment. It held that advance rulings cannot be issued on matters already decided.
The case involved classification of a product under customs law. The Authority allowed withdrawal as the request was made before any ruling. The takeaway is that applications can be withdrawn before adjudication.
The authority held that operational services were provided to a PSU under contract. As a result, exemption for healthcare services was denied and GST was held applicable.
Understand when and how to file an advance ruling application under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The update clarifies eligibility, documentation, and binding effect of rulings.
