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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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FAQs on Authority for Advance Ruling/Board for Advance Rulings

Income Tax : Learn who can apply for an advance ruling, applicable fees, withdrawal rules, and its binding effect under the Income-tax Act. The...

June 27, 2026 17466 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Advance Ruling Provisions

Income Tax : The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal r...

June 17, 2026 62130 Views 0 comment Print

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 834 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 564 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 1173 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 1950 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 5250 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 2112 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 2874 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 1158 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAMPA Charges for Forest Clearance Constitute Consideration for Services, GST Payable Under RCM: AAR Odisha

Goods and Services Tax : Odisha AAR held CAMPA deposits for forest clearance are consideration for Government services, not exempt from GST, and taxable un...

July 4, 2026 138 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Cannot Rule on Refund of Accumulated ITC Under Inverted Duty Structure: Odisha AAR

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...

July 4, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Holds Complete Prosthetic Joints Are Artificial Joints, Denies Customs Exemption

Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...

July 2, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

DFIA Customs Exemption Allowed as ITC (HS) Code Matching Not Mandatory: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...

July 2, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

ITC (HS) Number Matching Not Required Where DFIA Description & Conditions Are Satisfied: CAAR

Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...

July 2, 2026 117 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 1032 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 1470 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 1536 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 852 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 3150 Views 0 comment Print


Export Value Must Include All DDP Costs for IGST: AAR Tamilnadu

March 21, 2026 585 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether export value includes freight, insurance, and duties. The AAR held all such costs under DDP must be included in transaction value for IGST payment.

IGST at 5% Applicable on Bulk Drug Imports as APIs Qualify as ‘Drugs’: CAAR Mumbai

March 20, 2026 1455 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that bulk drugs, including APIs, fall within the definition of drugs under applicable laws. Consequently, IGST at 5% applies under the specific rate notification.

Technical Grade Chemicals Classifiable as Insecticides Due to Preparatory Nature: CAAR Mumbai

March 20, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

In re FMC India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR), Mumbai, examined an application filed by FMC India Private Limited seeking classification of two chemicals—Carbosulfan Technical and Clomazone Technical—under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, following amendments introduced by the Finance Act, 2025. The applicant contended that these chemicals, being separate […]

CAAR Denied Advance Ruling Due to Pending HC Case on EV Parts Classification Issue

March 20, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved classification of EV parts under customs tariff. The Authority refused to issue a ruling as a similar matter was already pending before the High Court, rendering the application non-maintainable.

Per-Piece Valuation Prevails Over Multi-Pack Packaging in Determining GST Rate on Apparel

March 20, 2026 771 Views 0 comment Print

Link Up Textiles Private Limited (GST AAAR Tamilnadu) The appeal was filed by the appellant under Section 100(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 against Advance Ruling No. 42/AAR/2025 dated 08.10.2025 issued by the Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR). The […]

AAAR Tamilnadu Condoned Delay in Filing GST Appeal Due to Ill Health of Partner

March 20, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The appellate authority condoned an 18-day delay in filing a GST appeal, accepting illness of a key partner as sufficient cause. The case will now proceed for hearing on merits.

GST Appeal Delay Condoned Due to Technical Portal Errors Preventing Filing: AAAR Tamilnadu

March 20, 2026 678 Views 0 comment Print

The authority condoned a 28-day delay after finding that technical issues on the GST portal prevented timely filing. It held that such circumstances constitute sufficient cause under Section 100(2).

Cyantraniliprole & Clothianidin Technical Grade Classifiable as Insecticides under Tariff 38089142: CAAR

March 18, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

The authority addressed whether insecticide ingredients imported in bulk could be treated as preparations. The decision emphasized classification based on product presentation and chemical identity.

GST Ruling Classifies Dual-Use Soap as Toilet Soap Due to High TFM Content

March 18, 2026 768 Views 0 comment Print

The GST authority held that soap containing more than 60% Total Fatty Matter qualifies as toilet soap under HSN 3401. As a result, such soaps attract 5% GST despite being used for both bathing and laundry.

Concessional 5% GST on Bags Applies If Product Is Biodegradable AAR Rajasthan

March 18, 2026 1320 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan AAR ruled that compostable carry bags made from polymer materials fall under HSN 39232990. The 5% GST rate applies only if the bags qualify as biodegradable under Notification No. 9/2025.

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