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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 5016 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


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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


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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


Analysis of Karnataka AAR Ruling – Sale of Second Hand Jewellery

July 22, 2021 3630 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has passed a ruling in the matter of Aadhya Gold Private Limited (Order No. KAR ADRG 35/2021 dated 9th July 2021) holding that in case of resale of second-hand gold jewellery, the GST can be discharged under Margin scheme prescribed under Rule 32(5) of CGST Rules 2017. We have […]

Advance Ruling is void ab-initio as applicant not informed about proceedings of DGGI

July 20, 2021 624 Views 0 comment Print

In re J K Snacks Industries (GST AAAR Gujarat) In this case during the personal hearing, representative of appellant have not informed anything about the proceedings of DGGI, Surat. It appears that had the fact of pending proceedings before the DGGI Surat in applicant’s own case relating to questions raised in the application filed before […]

Advance ruling obtained by suppression of facts is void ab-initio

July 20, 2021 1206 Views 0 comment Print

In re J K Food Industries (GST AAAR Gujarat) The appellant has submitted before us that the legality and propriety of the advance ruling issued by the GAAR is required to be examined in terms of section 98(2) of the CGST Act, 2017 and decision to be taken whether the said order is correct in […]

GST on Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria & Potassium mobilising Bio-fertilizers

July 20, 2021 3357 Views 0 comment Print

In re G.B. Agro Industries (GST AAAR Gujarat) AAAR modified the Advance Ruling No.GUJ/GAAR/R /71/2020 dated 17.09.2020 issued by the GAAR in respect of Bio-fertilizers, by holding that the two products namely Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria and Potassium mobilising Bio-fertilizers manufactured and supplied by the appellant M/s. G.B.Agro Industries, Bharuch are classifiable under Chapter sub-heading No.31059090 […]

GST exemption on hiring/leasing of buses by APSRTC to Public Transport Division

July 20, 2021 2484 Views 0 comment Print

In re Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Whether the transaction of hiring/leasing of buses by the APSRTC to the Public Transport Division (PTD) of Government of Andhra Pradesh is eligible for the exemption under Entry 22 of Notification No. 12/2017 Central Tax (Rate). In the instant case, it is clear […]

GST on ‘ARTOS’ orange and clear lemon – AAR allows withdrawal of application

July 20, 2021 1470 Views 0 comment Print

In re AR Raju Beverages Private Limited (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Whether the beverages or drinks sold in the name and style of ARTOS orange or ARTOS Clear Lemon fall under fruit pulp or fruit juice based drink or not (2202 9920), which is liable to be taxed at 6% CGST and 6% SGST? Since […]

ITC not claimable on Invoice issued on 01.04.2020 for Services of FY 2018-19

July 20, 2021 3351 Views 0 comment Print

In re Vishnu Chemicals Limited (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) No ITC on invoices raised for the past period as hit by Period of Limitation The AAR, Andhra Pradesh, in the matter of M/s. Vishnu Chemicals Limited, [AAR No.21/AP/GST/2021 dated July 20, 2021] has held that no Input Tax Credit (“ITC”) on monthly rental tax invoices raised after […]

Advance Ruling cannot be misused when GST DRC-01A has already been issued

July 19, 2021 2094 Views 0 comment Print

We hold that the Authority has been empowered vide Section 104 of CGST Act to declare a Ruling void abinitio. We hold that the Advance Ruling cannot be used as a mechanism to nullify and frustrate the inquiry proceedings already initiated vide section 70(1) of CGST Act. Further, we hold that Advance Ruling cannot be misused when GST DRC-01A has already been issued, even prior to filing of Advance Ruling application.

Lassi is classifiable under HSN 040390 and is exempt from GST

July 19, 2021 9633 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sampoorna Dairy and Agrotech LLP (GST AAR Gujarat) Whether product manufactured as ‘Lassi’ but named as ‘laban’ can be classified as Lassi under Description of Goods, Is the goods taxable or exempted, If exempted, HSN of the Product and rate of tax on product and If taxable, HSN of product and rate of […]

18% GST Payable on mixed supply of Instant mix flour of Khaman & masala pack

July 19, 2021 6570 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ramdev Food Products Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Gujarat) (a)  What is the applicable rate of tax under the GST Acts on supply of instant mix flours for gota, khaman, dalwada, dahiwada, idli, dhokla, dhosa, pizza, methi gota and handvo? The subject 10 goods merit classification at HSN. 2106 90 attracting 18% GST (9% CGST […]

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