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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 867 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 2484 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 849 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 5016 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 225 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 153 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


Turnkey EPC Project for Solar Plant comes under Works Contract,18% GST payable

November 29, 2018 6195 Views 0 comment Print

In re RFE Solar Private Limited (GST AAAR Rajasthan) AAAR held that Turnkey EPC contract is a ‘composite supply’ under section 2(30) of the CGST Act, 2017.The said composite supply falls within the definition of Works contract under section 2(119) of the CGST Act, 2017 (SAC9954) and attracts 18% rate of tax (either 9% each […]

Classification of Scientific & Technical Instruments: Application withdrawn

November 28, 2018 1125 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s C M Enviro Systems Private Limited (GST AAR Karnataka) Applicant has sought for Advance Ruling on the question that Can our product be classified as Scientific ek Technical Instruments, Equipments under a relevant Chapter Headingt. But the Applicant requested to permit them to withdraw the application filed for advance ruling vide their […]

GST on building value constructed & handed to land owner under JDA

November 28, 2018 7053 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Nforce Infrastructure India Pvt. Ltd (GST AAR Karnataka) The applicant is liable to pay GST on the value of building constructed and handed over to the land owner in terms of the Joint Development Agreement (JDA). The value on which the applicant is liable to pay GST is to be determined in […]

Land owner liable to pay GST on premises allotted to him

November 28, 2018 8826 Views 0 comment Print

In re Patrick Bernardinz D’Sa (GST AAR Karnataka) The applicant’s question ‘Whether the applicant being the land owner is liable to pay GST on premises allotted to him, which he intends to distribute among his family members ?’ is answered as ‘YES’ FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING KARNATAKA ORDER UNDER SUB-SECTION […]

GST exempt on Inspection service to Govt Authority related to water supply & sewerage

November 28, 2018 5835 Views 0 comment Print

In re Dr. Amin Controllers Private Limited (GST AAR Tamilnadu) The activity of the Applicant as per the two contracts i.e. entered into with Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board for conducting Third Party Inspection for procurements of equipment supplied by L&T , Chennai to TWAD under CWSIS to Vellore Corporation and various Municipalities […]

GST: Consultancy services to Chennai Metro under smart city mission are exempt

November 28, 2018 2967 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Limited (GST AAR TamilNadu) Whether Sl.No.3 of Notification No.12/2017- Central Tax(Rate) dated 28th June 2017 is applicable for the services rendered by Tamil Nadu Water Investment Corporation (TWIC) to Chennai Metro Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB). The activity of the Applicant as per the three contracts entered […]

GST on bags made of Non-woven fabrics of Polypropylene/ 100% Cotton

November 28, 2018 3501 Views 0 comment Print

In re Senthilkumar Thilagavathy [M/s. JVS Tex] (GST AAR Tamilnadu) Classification of bags made of Non-woven fabrics of Polypropylene/ 100% Cotton (Grey Fabrics) used for packing of goods, commonly called as ‘Stick bags/Wedding Gift Bags/ Reusable Shopping Bags/ Draw-String Gift Bags/ Garment Bags, etc and its rate of tax payable under the GST Acts 1. Non-Woven […]

HSN code & GST Rate for Non-Woven and Cotton Bags

November 28, 2018 86940 Views 1 comment Print

In re Balu Ramamoorthy Sekar Proprietor of M/s.Savani Screens (GST AAR TamilNadu) 1. Non-Woven carry bags supplied by the Applicant are classifiable under CTH 4202 22 10 and cotton carry bags supplied by the Applicant are classifiable under CTH 4202 22 20. 2. Upto 14.11.2017, Non-woven and cotton carry bags supplied by the applicant were […]

Back Office Support Services are Taxable and not Exports- Maharashtra AAR

November 27, 2018 6126 Views 0 comment Print

Facts: Vservglobal Private Limited (hereinafter ‘Applicant’) is engaged in providing back office support services to overseas companies (hereinafter ‘Client’) engaged in trading of chemicals and other products in International Trade. Applicant will come into picture after finalization of Purchase/Sale order by the client to undertake following activities: a. Get SDF (Sale Detail Form) and PDF […]

GST payable on services by Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India

November 26, 2018 2823 Views 1 comment Print

In re The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in India (GST AAR Kolkata) The Applicant’s activities involve supply of services classifiable under SAC Heading 99959 against consideration received in the form of subscription and membership fees. Services classifiable under SAC Heading 99836 are also supplied. Sale of souvenirs is to be considered as a supply […]

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