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 : Learn who can apply for an advance ruling, applicable fees, withdrawal rules, and its binding effect under the Income-tax Act. The...
Income Tax : The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal r...
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...
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 : Odisha AAR held CAMPA deposits for forest clearance are consideration for Government services, not exempt from GST, and taxable un...
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...
Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...
Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...
Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...
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, ...
The Maharashtra AAR held that supply of MHADA-reserved flats constituted a taxable works contract service because additional FSI received at the commencement stage formed part of the consideration. The key takeaway is that the post-OC execution of sale agreements did not convert the transaction into a GST-free sale of immovable property.
The Maharashtra AAR held that supplies of warehoused goods to foreign-going merchant vessels, Indian Navy ships, and Coast Guard ships did not qualify as exports under the IGST Act.
The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal rights under the Income-tax Act. The key takeaway is that Advance Rulings provide taxpayers with binding tax clarity on specified transactions, helping reduce disputes and uncertainty while ensuring compliance with tax laws.
The Authority ruled that the product did not qualify as a separate chemically defined compound due to variable composition and fluctuating molecular characteristics, making Chapter 29 inapplicable.
The Authority ruled that the addition of calcium phosphate and the product’s intended use in food and beverage enrichment made it a protein-based preparation under Heading 2106 rather than an isolated soy protein under Heading 3504.
The applicant sought clarification on the applicability of Notification No. 16/2021-Central Tax (Rate) and the related GST rate. The Maharashtra AAR allowed withdrawal of the application without examining the merits.
The Maharashtra AAR allowed withdrawal of an advance ruling application seeking clarity on whether GST should be charged at 12% or 18%. Since the application was voluntarily withdrawn, no decision was given on the applicable GST rate.
The application raised questions on GST rates, invoicing of washed coal transactions, and Compensation Cess on coal rejects. The Authority disposed of the matter after allowing voluntary and unconditional withdrawal of the application.
The ruling held that ITC on QIP-related services was available only to the extent the funds were used for repayment of borrowings. Credit was denied for the portion linked to investment in a subsidiary due to the absence of a direct nexus with the taxpayer’s business.
The Authority held that electricity transferred to the DISCOM grid constituted a supply under GST. Since electricity attracted a nil rate of tax, ITC on solar plant-related expenses was denied.
