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 Rajasthan AAR clarifies GST applicability for Technocraft Construction’s sewerage project under new exemption regulations.
Technocraft Construction’s sewer system services for Nagar Nigam Kota are not exempt under GST, according to Rajasthan AAR ruling.
Rajasthan Tourism must pay GST on charges paid to Indian Railways for operating Palace on Wheels. These charges do not qualify under the pure agent concept.
Rajasthan GST AAR clarifies GST payment on corporate guarantees issued by foreign entities under reverse charge mechanism as one-time, not periodic.
Advance Ruling clarifies GST classification of Tobacco pre-mixed with lime as manufactured chewing tobacco under HSN 2403 99 10. GST rate determined at 28%.
GST AAR clarifies liability for GST on royalty payments for mining leases in Rajasthan, including rates, reverse charge mechanism, and registration requirements.
BASF’s classification dispute on vitamin premixes for animal feed led to a Customs ruling and High Court remand for reconsideration. Full case details here.
Enviva E0 101G, a phytogenic blend used in animal feed, is classified under Heading 2309 due to its role as a premix for improving animal health and nutrition.
CAAR Delhi ruled on customs valuation of Arista Networks’ service parts under the Residual Value Method, analyzing rules from 3 to 9 of the Customs Valuation Rules.
AAR Uttar Pradesh provides clarity on GST applicability for deposit works executed by PVVNL. Analysis of whether such works qualify as a supply under CGST Act.
