Follow Us:

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.

Latest Articles


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 1176 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 1953 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 5256 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 2880 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 147 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 210 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 3153 Views 0 comment Print


CAAR cannot give ruling on a issue already pending before an officer of customs

September 2, 2021 705 Views 0 comment Print

In re Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) This is a request for advance ruling seeking classification of tunnel boring machine and its components, as well as the eligibility of the said goods for exemption from customs duty. The request for advance ruling was filed in the secretariat of the erstwhile AAR, New Delhi on […]

Classification for import of Stainless Steel Scrap – CAAR rejects application as infructous

September 2, 2021 2814 Views 0 comment Print

In re  ELG India Private Limited (CAAR Mumbai) An application dated 27.09.2013 for advance ruling was filed by M/s. ELG India Pvt. Ltd. (the applicant, here-in-after) with the Secretary to the erstwhile Advance Rulings Authority, New Delhi (the AAR, here-in-after) on 15.10.2013. The issue for determination was whether the benefit of concessional rate of duty […]

API/chikni/unflavoured/flavoured & boiled supari classifiable under heading 0802

September 2, 2021 1698 Views 0 comment Print

In Re M/s Zaveri Enterprises, Proprietor Sharik Salim Zaveri (CAAR Mumbai) All the five products i.e., API supari, chikni supari, unflavoured supari, flavoured supari, and boiled supari merit classification under chapter 8 of the customs tariff, and more precisely, under the heading 0802, and not under sub-heading 21069030, as contended. Accordingly, it is held that […]

Measuring devices, namely flowmeters merit classification under heading 90.26

September 2, 2021 2157 Views 0 comment Print

In re Endress+Hauser (India) Pvt. Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) Applicant seek classification of Import of Corolis flowmeter with order code Cubemass C100, C300, C500, Corolis flowmeter with order code Dosimass, Corolis flowmeter with order code Promass A100, A200, A300 and A500, Corolis flowmeter with order code Promass E100, E200,E300 and E500, Corolis flowmeter with order code […]

Intermediate Bulk Containers merit classification under heading 86.09

September 2, 2021 723 Views 0 comment Print

In re GDPK Returnable Solutions (CAAR Mumbai) M/s. GDPK Returnable Solutions India Private Limited has filed all application seeking an advance ruling on the classification of intermediate bulk containers or IBCs. The Goodpack group is engaged in the business of leasing out these reusable metal containers to customers/packers, who in turn, use the said IBCs […]

Synthetic Rubber in Primary Form merit classification under heading 40.05

September 2, 2021 1263 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sky Impex  (CAAR Mumbai) Considering the mandate of the Chapter Note 5A, that, headings 4001 and 4002 do not apply to any rubber or mixture of rubbers which has been compounded, before or after coagulation, with vulcanising agents, accelerators, retarders or activators (other than those added for the preparation of pre-vulcanised rubber latex); […]

CAAR Mumbai allowed ‘King Kaveri Trading Company’ to withdraw application

September 2, 2021 594 Views 0 comment Print

In re King Kaveri Trading Company (CAAR Mumbai) M/s King Kaveri Trading Company, B-6026, 6th Floor, BIMA Complex, Steel Market, Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai-410218 had filed an application for Advance Rulings under Section 28H of the Customs Act, 1962 before the erstwhile AAR, New Delhi on 21.11.2019. Thereafter, the said application was transferred to CAAR, Mumbai […]

AAR application under customs can be for only one good

September 2, 2021 1272 Views 0 comment Print

In Re BASF India Limited (CAAR Mumbai) It is the applicant’s contention that there is nothing in the law which prohibits them from seeking advance rulings in respect of as many products as they may choose. They also seek to derive strength from the provisions of the General Clauses Act for this proposition. In my […]

Tello drones with or without camera would merit classification under heading 9503

September 2, 2021 4680 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ingram Micro India Pvt Ltd. (CAAR Mumbai) (i) Tello drones with or without camera would merit classification under heading 9503 of the first schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and would attract basic customs duty @ 60% adv., IGST @ 18%, Social Welfare Surcharge @ 6%; (ii) Both AGRAS T16 and Mavic […]

GST on coaching service under a business model through Network Partners

September 2, 2021 1554 Views 1 comment Print

Applicant provides coaching service under a business model through Network Partners as per sample agreement attached, containing obligations of Applicant and Network partners. Accordingly, the network partner provides the services to the students on behalf of Applicant. In such a case, who shall be considered as supplier of service and recipient of service under the agreement?

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031