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 : Learn who can apply for an advance ruling, applicable fees, withdrawal rules, and its binding effect under the Income-tax Act. The...
Income Tax : The article explains who can apply for Advance Rulings, the transactions covered, applicable forms, fees, procedures, and appeal r...
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...
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 : Odisha AAR held CAMPA deposits for forest clearance are consideration for Government services, not exempt from GST, and taxable un...
Goods and Services Tax : Odisha AAR held that questions relating to refund of accumulated ITC under Section 54(3) are not maintainable under the advance ru...
Custom Duty : CAAR classified complete prosthetic joints as artificial joints and held the imported implants ineligible for exemption under Noti...
Custom Duty : CAAR held ITC (HS) code matching is not mandatory for DFIA imports if goods match DFIA description and satisfy Notification 25/202...
Custom Duty : CAAR ruled that matching ITC (HS) codes is unnecessary if imported goods match the DFIA description and comply with quantity and v...
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 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.
Kerala AAR rules Icing Sugar HSN 17019990, applying 12% GST (6% CGST + 6% SGST). Clarification resolves ambiguity for food product manufacturers.
Kerala AAR clarifies GST for Amala Cancer Hospital Society: Inpatient supplies are exempt if naturally bundled. Outpatient medicines are taxable if separately billed.
Kerala AAR clarifies GST for Jubilee Mission Hospital: Inpatient supplies are exempt if naturally bundled; outpatient medicines are taxable if separately invoiced.
Kerala AAR rules State Government Insurance Department services to employees are GST-exempt. Registration status unclear without full list of department’s supplies.
Gujarat AAR rules Protego Services not eligible for GST exemption on student transport and catering as payments were collected directly from students, not the school.
Gujarat AAR classifies peeled and chopped garlic under HSN 07032000, confirming no GST liability for Purnam Cuisines Pvt Ltd.
Gujarat AAR rules Shoft Shipyard is not liable for GST on interest and arbitration costs received from a pre-GST contract, as the original supply and related invoice predate the GST regime.
