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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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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


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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 1950 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 5250 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 2874 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 141 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


Pure Consultancy Services for Water Distribution Networks Exempted from GST

December 12, 2025 525 Views 0 comment Print

The AAR held that digitalization and monitoring of piped water supply projects for government departments are GST-exempt. Services qualify as pure services with no goods involved and relate to constitutionally mandated functions. The ruling ensures tax-free execution of technology-driven water supply programs.

GST Exemption for Transfer of Business as Going Concern

December 12, 2025 1398 Views 0 comment Print

The West Bengal AAR ruled that transferring all assets and liabilities of a company to a new entity while continuing operations qualifies as a GST-exempt service by way of transfer of a going concern.

GST Exemption Denied for Water Data Validation Due to Non-Qualification as Pure Services

December 12, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

Examines whether data validation and training activities for water supply schemes qualify as exempt pure services. The ruling clarifies classification criteria and GST applicability.

GST Exemption on Road Transport for E-Commerce Deliveries Treated as GTA Service

December 12, 2025 1323 Views 0 comment Print

The authority evaluates the applicant’s claim that its proposed transportation model involves GTA services. It agrees, noting that issuance of a consignment note and assumption of delivery liability indicate GTA classification. Consequently, services to unregistered customers through e-commerce platforms fall under the GST exemption.

GST Advance Ruling Denial Set Aside Because Prior Proceedings Had No Merits Decision

December 12, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the authority could not reject the ruling request based on earlier proceedings that were closed without deciding tax issues. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration.

Withdrawal Ends GST Advance Ruling Proceedings Without Adjudication

December 12, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

The authority permitted withdrawal of the advance ruling application without examining its merits. The matter was disposed of with no findings on the issues raised.

GST Ruling: Tea and Premix Bundles Classified as Mixed Supply

December 12, 2025 810 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling held that bundling premix tea with various tea products is not naturally bundled and therefore constitutes mixed supply. The tax rate applicable is 5%, with the highest-rate principle guiding future cases.

Red Seaweed Calcium Classification: CAAR Permits Application Withdrawal

December 9, 2025 291 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant requested withdrawal of an advance ruling on Red Seaweed Calcium classification before issuance, and CAAR approved the withdrawal under Regulation 20.

Micro-Slit Imitation Jari/Badla Classified Under 56050020: AAR Gujarat

December 4, 2025 840 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat AAR clarified that Metalized Yarn and Metallic Yarn are classified under HSN 56050020 as imitation zari. Supplies from metallized polyester/plastic films attract a 5% GST rate, effective from 27.07.2023. Refunds on input materials like polyester film are not permitted.

Imitation Zari Yarn Classified Under 56050020, Taxed at 5% GST: AAR

December 4, 2025 1062 Views 0 comment Print

The ruling clarifies that imitation zari made from metallised polyester or plastic film falls under HSN 56050020 and is taxable at 5%. It confirms eligibility under Entry 218AA and Entry 353 across different notification periods.

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