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, ...
Kerala AAR confirms GST exemption for streetlight maintenance by Akshara to Kayamkulam Municipality under pure/composite service rules of Notification 12/2017.
Kerala’s GST AAR clarifies that fees for Leave Without Allowance from medical staff are not taxable, but inspection fees for self-financing institutions attract 18% GST.
Kerala AAR rules bulk drinking water supply by tankers is exempt from GST under Notification 2/2017 if not aerated, distilled, or sold in sealed containers.
Kerala AAR rules that subsidized canteen food for employees, including contract workers, is exempt from GST, and employers can claim full Input Tax Credit.
Kerala AAR rules that auctioneers of cardamom must pay GST on commissions and do not qualify as commission agents under GST exemption rules.
Kerala AAR clarifies GST exemption on medicines and supplies linked to health care services, with exemptions limited to bundled in-hospital treatments only.
Kerala AAR rules that lease cancellation refunds under pre-GST agreements are not taxable as supply under GST. Applies only to proportionate lease refunds.
Kerala AAR rules Recron filled baby net bed is classified as a mattress, attracting 18% GST. The product, despite its netting, falls under HSN 9404, specifically identified in Schedule III of GST notifications.
Kerala AAR rules on GST for marine engines, parts, and fishing vessel repairs. Confirms 5% GST for fishing vessel components and clarifies service rates based on supply date.
Kerala AAR clarifies GST implications for the Stationery Department, distinguishing taxable supplies from non-supplies and ruling on ITC eligibility and reversal for various government transactions.
