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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


GST Not Payable on Liquidated Damages in Bus Project: AAR Gujarat

November 11, 2025 690 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat AAR ruled that liquidated damages paid for contract breaches in an electric bus project do not constitute a supply and are not subject to GST.

No ITC on GST Paid for Industrial Land Lease due to Section 17(5)(d) Bar: AAR Gujarat

November 11, 2025 2088 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat AAR held that Input Tax Credit cannot be claimed on GST paid for long-term industrial land leases used for factory construction, citing Section 17(5)(d) of CGST Act. The ruling confirms that such credits remain blocked even before or after construction.

No ITC Reversal on Demo Goods: Kerala AAR

November 11, 2025 759 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala AAR held that demo goods used for marketing are not Physicians Samples, and no Input Tax Credit reversal is required under GST.

Fusible Interlining Cotton Fabrics classifiable under Chapter 52: Gujarat AAR

November 10, 2025 486 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat AAR held that fusible interlining fabrics of cotton are classifiable under Chapter 52 and not Chapter 59. The ruling followed Gujarat High Court and Supreme Court decisions confirming that partially coated fabrics do not fall under Chapter 5903.

Compound Rubber Unvulcanised Classified Under Heading 40051000: CAAR Mumbai

November 6, 2025 471 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai held that unvulcanised compound rubber made of natural rubber, carbon black, and stearic acid is classifiable under Heading 4005 1000 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975.

CAAR Classifies Heat Sinks for Data Center Switches as Parts Under Heading 8517

November 6, 2025 555 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai ruled that customized heat sinks used in PCBAs of data center switches and uplink cards are classifiable under 8517 79 90 as parts of communication apparatus.

CAAR Mumbai Classifies Data Center Switch Parts Under Heading 8517 79 90

November 6, 2025 588 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Mumbai ruled that customized metal chassis, covers, and heatsinks used in data center switches are classifiable under 8517 79 90 as parts of communication apparatus and eligible for Nil customs duty under Notification No. 57/2017-Customs.

Flow Meter Maintenance Not Part of Composite Supply: AAR Andhra Pradesh

October 31, 2025 489 Views 0 comment Print

AAR Andhra Pradesh held that maintenance of flow meters for recycled water supply is a separate taxable service under SAC 9987, not part of composite supply with nil-rated recycled water.

License Fee for Public Toilets Exempt from GST: AP AAR

October 31, 2025 1749 Views 0 comment Print

The Andhra Pradesh AAR ruled that the monthly license fee paid to the Public Transport Department for operating bus stand toilets is exempt from GST under Notification 12/2017. The ruling cited High Court precedent confirming the exemption for services related to public conveniences.

R&D for Government Bodies Taxable Under GST – No Exemption Allowed

October 31, 2025 1131 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh AAR examines if MoA grant-in-aid for public R&D qualifies as consideration and thus a supply under Section 7 of the CGST Act. The applicant argues the grant is an excluded government subsidy.

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