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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


AAR Rajasthan allows ‘Samarpan Processing’ to withdraw application

October 18, 2022 1134 Views 0 comment Print

In re Samarpan Processing Private Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) The Applicant vide their letter dated 16.08.2022 has requested to withdraw the Advance Ruling Application filed before the authority. Since the applicant has requested for withdrawal of the application therefore, their request to withdraw the application is considered. Hence, no ruling is given. FULL TEXT OF THE […]

AAR Rajasthan allows ‘Celebal Technologies’ to withdraw application

October 18, 2022 1941 Views 0 comment Print

In re Celebal Technologies Private Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) The Applicant vide their letter dated 01.09.2022 has requested to withdraw the Advance Ruling Application filed before the authority. Since the applicant has requested for withdrawal of the application therefore, their request to withdraw the application is considered. Hence, no ruling is given. FULL TEXT OF […]

Geomembrane merits classification at HSN 5911, tariff item 59111000

October 18, 2022 2490 Views 0 comment Print

In re Shree Ambica Geotex Pvt. Ltd (GST AAR Gujarat) The applicant, engaged in the manufacture and sale of textile products including Geomembranes, sought an advance ruling on the correct GST classification of its product. The primary issue was whether Geomembranes should be classified under Heading 5911, Sub-heading 59111000 as textile products for technical use, […]

No GST on recovery of Notice Pay, Bond Forfeiture, Canteen Charges, ID Cards Replacement

October 18, 2022 6357 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Haryana held that Recoveries On Account Of Notice Pay, Bond Forfeiture, Canteen Charges, ID Cards Replacement As Well As The Liquidated Damages & Forfeiture Of Earnest Money and Security Deposit Not Taxable Under GST. 

CAAR Ruling on classification of Zebra Technologies portable computers.

October 16, 2022 1227 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant stated that each type of portable computer is available with SIM and without SIM connectivity. Communication functions, if any, are generally performed by these portable computers using Wi-Fi or wireless connectivity.

Classification of viewsonic creative touch interactive flat panels

October 16, 2022 1590 Views 0 comment Print

In re Audio Distribution House Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) The digital data processing (ADP) machines have storage capability and also stored programs which can be changed as per requirement of performance of tasks. Digital machines process data in coded form. A code consists of a finite set of characters (binary code, standard six-bit ISO code, […]

CAAR closes application for non-removal of deficiencies by applicant

October 16, 2022 483 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ballians Agro Food Processing Pvt. Ltd (CAAR Delhi) As per regulation 8(6) of CAAR Regulation, 2021 issued vide Notification No. 01/2021-Customs (N.T) dated 04.01.2021 ‘in case the defect or deficiency is not removed or made good within the time granted under sub-rule (3), the application shall be placed before the Authority Pr appropriate […]

AAR cannot Rule on sufficiency of tender document/LOA as address proof

October 16, 2022 888 Views 0 comment Print

In re Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (GST AAR Odisha) Whether separate registration is required in Odisha state? If yes, whether E-tender document/LOA would suffice as address proof since nothing else is with the Applicant and service recipient will not provide any other proof? Ans: Yes, the Applicant having its principal place of business in Maharashtra […]

Levy of GST on Non Alcoholic Beverages

October 13, 2022 7818 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the levy of GST on non-alcoholic beverages in India. Recent AAR ruling on non-alcoholic malt drinks attracting 28% GST and 12% Cess.

The Classification controversy around paratha’s

October 13, 2022 3135 Views 1 comment Print

Parathas supplied by appellant are different from Plain Roti or Chapatti and cannot be treated as or covered under category of Plain Roti or Chapatti.

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