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, ...
CAAR held that Luprosil salt is classifiable under heading 2915 and more specifically, under subheading 29155000 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975.
In re BAST India Limited (CAAR Mumbai) The applicant has submitted that the impugned product is commonly known in the trade as products for specific use in animal feeding i.e. to manufacture animal feed. The safety data sheet provided by the manufacturer mentions the use of these products as feed additives. The manufacturer on their […]
In re Teamlease Education Foundation (GST AAAR Karnataka) The limited issue for determination is whether the Appellant is acting as a ‘pure agent’ of the industry partner to the extent of reimbursement received towards stipend paid to trainees as part of the training agreement. In their appeal before AAAR, the Appellant has contended that the […]
The question ‘Whether ITC can be claimed on common services which arc utilized for both taxable as well as exempted supplies?’ is admissible for advance ruling as it falls within the scope of Section 97(2)(d) of the CGST Act.
AAAR held that activity of purchase or allotment of land and selling the said land after undertaking development activities of providing amenities such as Drainage line, water line, electricity line, land leveling, and common facilities viz. road and street light etc. is liable to GST.
In re Aquila Solar Power Pvt Ltd (CAAR Mumbai) Whether the applicant, being a private undertaking and engaged in setting up of solar power plants is eligible to import goods at concessional rate? CAAR held that Applicant, being a private undertaking and engaged in setting up of solar power plants is eligible to import goods at concessional […]
In re BASF India Limited (CAAR Mumbai) CAAR held that the 3 products, i.e., Lucantin Red 10% NXT, Lucantin Yellow 10% NXT and Lucantin Pink are classifiable under heading 2309 and more specifically, under subheading 23099090 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. FULL TEXT OF THE ORDER OF CUSTOMS AUTHORITY OF […]
In re Srico Projects Private Limited (GST AAR Telangana) M/s. Srico Projects Private Limited are executing works for State & Central Governmental authorities & Governmental entities. They are desirous of ascertaining the rate of tax on the works contract services rendered by them before 01.01.2022 & after 01.01.2022. Some of the institutions to whom applicant […]
In re Panchajanya Lube Solutions (GST AAR Telangana) In the reference 1st cited, M/s. Panchajanya Lube Solutions, Hyderabad, (36ATLPN0939M1Z4) has sought certain clarification by filing an application for Advance Ruling. The Case was posted for personal hearing on 25-11-2021& 24-03-2022 However, in the reference 5th cited, M/s. Panchajanya Lube Solutions, Hyderabad, have informed that they […]
In re Vishnu Granites Private Limited (GST AAR Telangana) In the reference 1st cited, M/s. Sri Vishnu Granites Private Limited, Hyderabad, (36AAECS9143H1Z5) has sought certain clarification by filing an application for Advance Ruling. The Case was posted for personal hearing on 06-04-2022. 27-04-2022& 28-06-2022, However, in the reference 7th cited, M/s. Sri Vishnu Granites Private […]
