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, ...
The Authority held that rebates received from a bank on corporate card usage do not constitute a supply under GST law. Since there is no quid pro quo or consideration, such transactions are treated as money and are not taxable.
The Authority examined GST applicability on second-hand car sales but denied clear relief due to insufficient documentation. It held that margin-based valuation is conditional and requires strict compliance with Rule 32(5) and notification provisions.
The ruling addressed classification of biodiesel-HSD blends based on petroleum content. It held that classification depends on whether petroleum oil exceeds or falls below 70%.
The Authority ruled that pure labour services for construction of standalone residential units are exempt under GST. The decision is based on fulfillment of conditions under Notification 12/2017, including absence of material supply and applicability to single residential units.
Separate agreements for land and construction were treated as a single composite supply. Construction service was held as the principal supply for GST purposes.
The Authority held that structured emergency care training programmes do not qualify as charitable activities under GST law. Since the courses are professional training for a specific group, GST is applicable at 18%.
The Authority held that printing of question papers for universities is directly linked to the conduct of examinations. It ruled that such services fall under Entry 66(b)(iv) and are exempt from GST.
The Authority disposed of the application after the applicant chose to withdraw it. No findings were issued on GST applicability to electricity and water reimbursements or pure agent status.
The Authority held that water supplied by an association is not an independent supply of goods but part of maintenance services. Accordingly, such charges must be included in GST computation.
The applicant withdrew its advance ruling request citing the need for further testing of its bio-diesel product. The Authority disposed of the application without addressing GST classification or rates. The case highlights that no ruling is issued when applications are withdrawn.
