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, ...
In re Ajay Kumar Dabral (GST AAR Uttarakhand) What is the classification of the service provided by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN) to M/s Ajay Kumar Dabral in accordance with notification No. 11/2017 Central Tax (Rate)? What is the Rate of GST on given service for which royalty is being paid? (i) The services rendered […]
In re Kuldeep Singh Batola (GST AAR Uttarakhand) What is the rate of duty on Licensing Services for the right to use minerals including its exploration and evaluation? For which royalty is being paid in terms of notification No. 11/2017 Central Tax (Rate)? The services rendered by M/s GMVN to the applicant during the period […]
In re Vidit Builders (GST AAR Madhya Pradesh) In the instant case what the applicant receives as their remuneration for the provision of the services or development of the land and their subsequent activities related to the sale of the plot is an amount equal to 40% of the open market value of each plot. […]
Advance ruling has been internationally recognized as A more or less binding statement from the revenue authorities upon the voluntary request of a private person, concerning the treatment and consequence of one or series of contemplated future actions or transactions.
In re Gubba Cold Storage Private Ltd. (GST AAR Telangana) Q1. What are tax implications in GST regime using leased premises for Cold Storage purpose of agriculture produce on Leasing Charges. Ans: Taxable @ 18%. Q2. What are tax implications in GST regime on Cold Storage Leased on rent for storage with or without preservation […]
In the last two articles, we have discussed the Concept of Advance Ruling under Income Tax Act 1961 and Application for seeking Advance Ruling under Income Tax Act’1961.
In re Vippy Industries Ltd. (GST AAR Madhya Pradesh) The Product Preparation of a kind used in Animal Feeding – Bio Processed Meal is not entitled to classify under HS Code 23099090 and therefore not entitled for the benefit of Notification No. 02/2017-CT(Rate) dated 28.06.2017 and corresponding notification issued under MPGST Act. This Order is […]
The provisions of the GST Law allows a person to apply for advance ruling to get specific points clarified from the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR). The AAR is expected to clarify the question(s) raised in the application. However, if the Applicant or his jurisdictional officer is not satisfied with the ruling pronounced by the […]
The dwelling units measuring less than 60 sq.mtrs. will qualify as low cost houses. They are eligible for the concessional rate of 12% (8% GST after deducting value of land)under Entry (v) (da) of Notification No. 11/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.6.2017 as amended by Notification No. 1/2018-Central Tax (Rate) dated 25.01.2018 with effect from 25.01.2018 on such units.
In re Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question 1. Whether the Applicant being the Contractor at Joyville, Virar will be eligible for concessional rate of Goods and Service under Entry (v) (da) of Notification No. 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 as amended by Notification No.01/2018-Central Tax (Rate) with effect from 25.01.2018 […]
