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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


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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


Block joining mortar is classifiable under heading 3824 of CTA, 1975: AAAR

July 26, 2018 6984 Views 0 comment Print

`SIKA Block Joining Mortar’ is non-refractory and that it is not used for preparation of surfaces. Considering the nature, use and commercial identity of the item in question and, notwithstanding the Appellant’s earlier voluntary declaration about the classification of the item, we are not inclined to accept its classification under Tariff Item 3214. Instead, it is to be classified under Tariff Item 3824.

GST payable on transportation charges Levied by Emco on Powergrid

July 25, 2018 1629 Views 1 comment Print

In re Emco Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question: -1. The question/ issue is whether GST is leviable on the transportation charges Levied by the Applicant on Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)? Answer: – Answered is in the affirmative. Question: -2. In case the GST is payable, what would be the rate of GST […]

Generation of e-way bill not required for intra-state movement of unmanufactured tobacco

July 25, 2018 4338 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ashok Kumar Patel (GST AAR Madhya Pradesh) Applicability of the notification number F-A-3-08-2018-1-V (43), DATED 24-4-2018 issued under MPGST Act/Rules on unmanufactured tobacco nuder CTH 2401. The notification number F-A-3-08-2018-1-V (43), DATED 24-4-2018 issued under MPGST Act/Rules 2017, is not applicable on unmanufactured tobacco described under Chapter HSN 2401 i.e. to say generation of […]

e-way bill for intra-state movement of unmanufactured tobacco not required in MP

July 25, 2018 19395 Views 0 comment Print

The notification number F-A-3-08-2018-1-V (43), DATED 24-4-2018 issued under MPGST Act/Rules 2017, is not applicable on unmanufactured tobacco described under Chapter HSN 2401 i.e. to say generation of e-way bill for intra-state movement of unmanufactured tobacco described under Chapter HSN 2401 is not required as per the notification.

Supply of UPS with battery is a composite supply: AAAR

July 25, 2018 3921 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the verdict on whether UPS with battery constitutes a composite supply. Understand the implications of the GST Act and relevant rulings in this comprehensive analysis.

GST on Silicon Wafers & Other Items for manufacture of solar cells

July 25, 2018 2121 Views 0 comment Print

In re Jupiter Polar Power Ltd. (GST AAR Himachal Pradesh) silicon wafer is the most important input for the manufacture of solar cells which is treated with the various chemicals during the different steps of texturization, diffusion, junction edge isolation, anti-reflection coating etc. The various chemicals used during the manufacturing process have been specified in […]

GST on interest on short term loan given by Del Credere Agent to buyers

July 24, 2018 3609 Views 0 comment Print

Whether an amount charged as interest on transaction based short term loan given by the Del Credere Agent (DCA) to buyers of material is exempt from tax in terms of the Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 (Serial Number 27) ?

GST payable on interest charged by Del Credere Agent from customers: AAAR

July 24, 2018 5577 Views 1 comment Print

In re M/s. Shreenath Polyplast Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAAR Gujarat) The Del Credere Agent (DCA) makes payment to the principal in respect of goods supplied to the customer through him (DCA) in case of failure of making payment by the customer. Once the DCA makes the payment of goods to the principal on behalf of […]

GST Payable on Services to foreign universities relating to enrollment of students from India: AAAR

July 24, 2018 9576 Views 0 comment Print

This Appeal has been by filed M/s Global Reach Education Services Private Limited, holding GSTIN 19AAGCG0859E1ZK (hereinafter referred to as the Appellant), on 16.04.2018 against the Ruling dated 21.03.2018 pronounced by the West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling.

GST Advance Ruling Mechanism

July 23, 2018 4281 Views 2 comments Print

An advance ruling under GST helps the applicant in planning his activities, which are liable for payment of GST, well in advance. It also brings certainty in determining the tax liability, as the ruling given by the Authority for Advance Ruling is binding on the applicant as well as Government authorities. Further, it helps in […]

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