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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 17463 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


Irrigation System Rubber Rings Not Automatically Eligible for Lower GST: AAR Rajasthan

March 18, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

The Rajasthan AAR held that rubber rings used in sprinkler or drip irrigation systems qualify for concessional GST under HSN 8424 only if they are made of hard rubber and used solely for irrigation.

Video Conferencing Equipment Classified Under CTH 8517 as Communication Apparatus Due to Data Transmission Function

March 12, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

The authority held that webcams and video conferencing devices facilitate transmission and reception of voice and images, making them classifiable under CTH 8517 rather than as accessories of computers.

Reel Tracking Device classifiable as Radio Navigational Aid Due to GPS-Based Asset Tracking: CAAR Mumbai

March 12, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The authority ruled that a cable drum tracking device must be classified under tariff heading 8526 because its principal function is GPS-based location tracking, with communication and sensors treated as ancillary features.

CAAR Declines Advance Ruling on Related-Party Transaction Value Due to SVB Jurisdiction

March 12, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority declined to rule on a revised pricing formula for imports from a related entity and directed that the matter be examined by the Special Valuation Branch.

Corpus or Sinking Fund Collected by Housing Society Is Taxable as Advance Under GST

March 6, 2026 3639 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka AAR held that the exemption for housing society contributions must be calculated on a monthly basis per member. The ruling clarified that the threshold cannot be aggregated annually even if billing is done quarterly or annually.

Electricity & Water Charges Recovered by Housing Society Taxable Under GST

March 6, 2026 1542 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that corpus fund contributions collected by a housing association are advances for future services and constitute a taxable supply. GST becomes payable at the time of collection under the time-of-supply provisions.

Corpus Fund Collected by Housing Society taxable under GST as It Is Advance for Future Services

March 6, 2026 1452 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka AAR held that corpus fund contributions collected by an apartment association constitute a supply under GST as they represent advances toward future services. GST is therefore payable at the time of collection of the corpus fund.

Used Car Dealer Can Claim ITC on Business Expenses as ITC Restriction Applies Only to Vehicles

March 6, 2026 789 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that the ITC restriction under Notification 08/2018 applies only to the used motor vehicles themselves. Dealers can claim ITC on refurbishment, marketing, rent, and other business expenses.

GST Not Payable on Solid Waste Services as They Are Pure Services to Gram Panchayat

March 6, 2026 855 Views 0 comment Print

The Authority ruled that solid waste management services provided to a Gram Panchayat qualify as exempt “pure services” under Notification 12/2017 as they relate to sanitation functions under Article 243G.

GST Applicable on RWA Corpus Fund Since It Represents Advance Toward Future Supply of Services

March 6, 2026 996 Views 0 comment Print

The Karnataka AAR held that corpus funds collected by apartment associations are advances for future services and therefore constitute consideration under GST. Tax becomes payable at the time of collection.

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