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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 858 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 2466 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 846 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 5010 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


Latest Judiciary


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 222 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 144 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 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


Supply of packed Food items/Drinks & cooked item at railway platforms is Supply of Services

June 3, 2019 2943 Views 0 comment Print

In re Rajeev Kumar Garg (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh) (1) Whether supply of food items at GMUs (General Minor Units) at Railway Platforms which include only counter sale of packed food items, drinks and cooked item shall be treated as ‘Sale of Goods’ or ‘Sale of Service’? Ans 1:– Supply of Food items at GMUs […]

GST on Filter Elements & Air Filter Assembly as parts for Diesel Electric Locomotives

June 3, 2019 4803 Views 0 comment Print

In re G S Products (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh) (a) Whether they are correct in their classification of the filter Elements & Air Filter Assembly mentioned above as parts for Diesel Electric Locomotive for Indian Railways under Tariff Heading 8607 in GST regime or not? Ans: Yes, The correct classification of the Filter Elements & […]

GST on goods and services supplied to implement and maintain Software VC up to Gram Panchayat Government offices

June 3, 2019 3996 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/S Vedant Synergy Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) The goods and services supplied by the applicant are classifiable under HSN 998316 (Information technology infrastructure and network management services) attracting GST @ 18% (SGST 9% + CGST 9%). FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING RAJASTHAN Note: Under Section 100 of the CGST/RGST […]

Gudakhu manufactured for use as tooth paste classifiable under tariff item 2403 9990

June 3, 2019 3978 Views 0 comment Print

In re Arvind Kumar Agrawa (GST AAAR Odisha) In the Customs Tariff, goods of the same class have been grouped together. Also, the residuary items have been provided separately for each class of goods under each chapter. The Notes to the Tariff, giving explanation to the scope and ambit of the respective chapter have statutory […]

Marketing services under Foreign Immigration Advisor to Consultant Manager constitutes Intermediary services

June 1, 2019 9111 Views 0 comment Print

In re Mayank Jain (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question 1) Whether the Marketing services to he supplied by the Applicant under the Foreign Immigration Advisor to the Consultant Manager constitutes a supply of Support services classified under SAC 99S5 or Intermediary service classifiable under SAC 9961 /9962 or any other heading? Answer :- The services to be […]

18% GST Payable on Plastic handles for motor vehicle doors

June 1, 2019 4395 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Nexture Technologies Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) The issue before us is in respect of classification of goods manufactured by the applicant. namely: Plastic handle for motor vehicle doors (including lever handle); Plastic fittings for such for motor vehicle’s doors such as Bracket, Housing, Bracket housing, Gasket, Stator; and Glove box locking. […]

18% GST payable on licensing services for right to use minerals including its exploration & evaluation

May 30, 2019 27846 Views 0 comment Print

What is the classification of Service provided in accordance with Notification No 11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, read with Annexure attached to it, by the State of Rajasthan to M/s Aravali Polyart Private Limited for which royalty is being paid ? Whether said Service can be classified under SAC 9973 specifically under 997337 as Licensing Services for the right to use minerals including its exploration and evaluation or as any other Service? On given Services, tax is payable by Service receiver under Reverse Charge Mechanism owing to Notification No. 13/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2018?

GST Authorities of Advance/Appellate Rulings-Status Upto April 2019 

May 29, 2019 1119 Views 0 comment Print

Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) constituted under the provisions of a SGST/ UTGST Act, in terms of the provisions of Section 96 of the CGST Act, 2017 to render ruling on issues specified under Section 98 of the CGST/SGST Act which are binding on respective tax authority and tax payers. Being aggrieved by said Ruling, […]

18% GST payable on leasing of immovable property for 99 years

May 28, 2019 28287 Views 0 comment Print

In re Greentech Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) Whether the Lease Agreement between the Applicant Company i.e. the lessor and the lessee for a period of 99 years is a sale of immovable property and outside GST and is exempt from levy of GST? If the present transaction of giving land on […]

GST on shifting of power transmission towers/lines to widen National highways

May 28, 2019 6321 Views 1 comment Print

In re National Highway Authority of India (Regional Office) (GST AAR Rajasthan) We observe that the applicant is a Central Government entity whose primary work is building roads and bridges. Shifting, dismantling and raising of transmission lines is done by the applicant as and when required for safe electrical clearances during the widening of the […]

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