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 : 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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 : The Kerala AAR held that advance ruling applications cannot be based on hypothetical scenarios or academic questions. The Authorit...
Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR held that medicines, consumables, room rent, and ancillary services provided during inpatient treatment form part o...
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. ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala AAR rejected an advance ruling application after noting that the issue of GST applicability on member transactions had ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Authority ruled that the President and Members of the statutory temple board are not “directors” under GST notifications. ...
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 AAR held that Dry Citrate Powder used in haemodialysis is not an instrument or apparatus under Chapter 90. It was classified under HSN 29181590 as an organic chemical, attracting 18% GST.
The Gujarat AAR held that an IIM established by Parliament is a specified person under Section 51 due to substantial Central Government control. TDS must be deducted when contract value exceeds ₹2.5 lakh.
GST AAR Maharashtra ruled that commission received from foreign universities qualifies as export of services since the applicant is not an intermediary. Place of supply was held outside India, making the transaction zero-rated and eligible for ITC refund.
The Authority ruled that ITC on works contract services used to construct a breakwater is blocked since it results in an immovable property. The structure does not qualify under the plant and machinery exception.
The Authority held that a works contractor registered in Uttar Pradesh is not required to obtain separate GST registration in Rajasthan for a turnkey substation project. As no fixed establishment existed in Rajasthan, the location of supplier remained Uttar Pradesh.
The AAR held that services like printing, result processing, and online form filling for examinations are exempt under Notification 12/2017, after the Supreme Court clarified that even service recipients can seek advance rulings.
The Authority held that ordinary paper bags under Heading 4819 do not qualify for the 5% rate meant for Paper Sacks/Bags and bio-degradable bags. As the products were not shown to be biodegradable, GST at 18% under Entry 185 was upheld.
The Authority held plastic compostable bags classifiable under HSN 3923 29 90, and clarified that 5% GST under Notification 9/2025 applies only if goods are genuinely biodegradable.
The Authority held that questions relating to GST search, seizure, confiscation, and penalties are not covered under Section 97(2) of the CGST Act. As such matters fall outside advance ruling jurisdiction, the application was rejected.
In re Bhagvan Tirthani (GST AAR Rajasthan) The Rajasthan Authority for Advance Ruling considered an application filed by an unregistered applicant seeking rulings under Section 97(2)(e) and (f) of the CGST/RGST Act, 2017 regarding tax liability and requirement of registration . The applicant submitted that his turnover was below the GST registration threshold and alleged […]
