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, ...
What will be the correct HSN code and consequently rate of GST applicable on ‘Ready to cook popcorn premix i.e. Popcorn Maize with edible oil and salt’, sold in retail pack size ranging from 30 grams to 350 grams.
In re Ms. Shambhu Traders Pvt Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) 1. The used lead acid batteries qualify to be second hand goods. Accordingly, the Applicant dealer is entitled to operate under the Margin Scheme in respect of the used lead acid batteries. 2. The query raised by the applicant is not specified in Section 97(2) […]
In re M/s Aravali Poly art Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) a. What is the classification of service provided in accordance with Notification No. 11/2017-CT (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 […]
In re A.S. Moloobhoy Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAAR Maharastra) The Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling modify the ruling given by the Advance Ruling Authority by observing that Automatic Identification System (AIS), NAVTEX, and SART are covered by Sr. 252 of Notification No. 1/2017 -C.T. (Rate). Also Read AAR Ruling- GST Rate on GPS, Echo Sounder, […]
In re KSR & Company (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) The Applicant is eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC) in respect of the GST paid on goods and services used as inputs in execution of “Works Contracts’. Input Tax Credit restriction under section 17(5)(c) and 17(5)(d) will not apply to the applicant as his output is […]
In re Metro Aluminium (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Irrespective of the end use of the ladders whether for domestic purpose or for Commercial use, Aluminium ladders come under HSN code 7616, ‘Other articles of Aluminium’ and accordingly attract Tax rate of 18% (9% CGST+9% SGST). FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, ANDHRA […]
In re R. R. Enterprises (GST AAR Haryana) Whether the provision of services (Manpower Supply) of tube well operator for operation of tube well and booster of drinking and irrigation water supply in various villages covered under Panchayat are exempt or taxable? It is case of the applicant that services supplied by it are exempted, […]
In re Space age syntex Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAAR Maharashtra) The Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling set aside the ruling given by the Advance Ruling Authority by observing that No GST is applicable on the sale or purchase of DFIA, as provided in Sr. 122A of the Notification 02/2017-C.T. (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 as amended by […]
Before taking up the application for consideration, the Applicant vide letter No. BAL/GST-Corres/134 dated 05.02.2019 informed in writing to withdraw the application filed under Section 97 of CGST/OGST Act,2017. Since, the Applicant is no more desirous of the ruling sought for the application for withdrawal is hereby allowed.
A ruling on whether the decision of the GST Council granting the exemption is binding on the Department in the absence of non-issuance of corresponding Notification by the Central/State Government is not within the competence and mandate of the Authority of Advance Ruling constituted u/s 96 of the OGST Act.
