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, ...
In re Himalayan Flour Mill Private Limited (GST AAR West Bengal) Question: Whether the instant composite supply of service by way of milling of food grains into flour to Food & Supplies Department, Govt. of West Bengal for distribution of such flour under Public Distribution System is eligible for exemption under entry No. 3A of […]
In re Berhampur Warehousing Private Limited (GST AAR West Bengal) What is the value of supply of services provided by the applicant to the State Government for crushing of wheat into fortified atta which in turn is supplied by the State Government through Public Distribution System and what components and at what value are to […]
In re Raj Mohan Seshamani (GST AAR West Bengal) Question: What would be the SAC Code & GST Rate for the outward supply made by the applicant, in case of fruit trees being cultivated and nurtured at marginalised communities? Answer: Supply of services for cultivation, planting and nurturing of fruit trees shall be covered under serial […]
AAR held that, Interactive Flat Panel Screens used only for data processing purposes will attract GST rate of 18% and in case the same provides any additional function, GST at 28% will be attracted.
Supplier of goods or services or both who can seek an advance ruling on any of issues specified in clauses (a) to (g) of Section 97(2).
Roof Mounted Air-Conditioning unit manufactured by the applicant are classifiable under HSN Heading 8415 and the classification of the goods shall not alter on account of supply by them to Railways.
In re Mercara Downs Golf Club (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether the donation amount is taxable under GST or not? If taxable whether the rate of GST applicable on the said donation is 18% or not? Advance ruling can be sought under Section 97 only for supply of goods or services or both being undertaken or […]
In re Avani infosoft Private Limited (GST AAR Karnataka) From the scope of work it is seen that the applicant through their mara mitras not only educate and train farmers with regard to agro forestry through scientific research and knowledge, but are also involved in hand holding the farmers from recording demand for saplings, picking up […]
The parts & accessories of hearing aids are covered specifically under heading 9021 9010 and thus merit classification under the said heading.
The form of the agreement is not important, but its nature/ substance has to be seen to arrive at the correct conclusions. The clear-cut demarcation of activities to each cost center demonstrates the intention of the contracting parties that each cost center is independent supply center undertaking either the supply of goods or supply of services.
