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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 5013 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


Latest Notifications


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


Recovery from Contractors for Contract Breach or Non-performance: GST Taxable – AP AAR

July 4, 2024 2304 Views 0 comment Print

Discover if penalties for contract breaches are subject to GST as ruled by AP-AAR. Learn how liquidated damages impact tax liabilities under GST law.

GST Advance Ruling binds applicant, not third party taxpayers: Calcutta HC

July 2, 2024 1101 Views 0 comment Print

Court clarified that an Advance Ruling is only binding on the applicant and jurisdiction that issued it, not on third-party taxpayers or other jurisdictions.

GST Advance Ruling Mechanism: Law & Procedures

July 1, 2024 2790 Views 0 comment Print

1. INTRODUCTION: ADVANCE RULING MECHANISM IN GST 1.1 The Advance Ruling is issued by tax authorities to companies/firms who request for clarification of certain tax matters, specifically when the taxpayer is uncertain about certain provisions of the CGST Act, 2017 and CGST Rules, 2017. 1.2 The provisions of CGST Act, 2017 and CGST Rules, 2017 […]

Classification of Viewsonic computer monitors under Customs Act 1962

July 1, 2024 1767 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the CAAR Mumbai full text order on classification of Viewsonic computer monitors under Customs Act 1962, eligibility for exemption under Notification No. 24/2005.

GST on items used in construction and operation of warships & submarines

July 1, 2024 2871 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the GST advance ruling on whether equipment, materials, consumables, and tools used by Hindustan Shipyard Limited qualify as parts under GST Entry No.252.

GST on Liquidated Damages for Breach of Contract

July 1, 2024 2181 Views 0 comment Print

Explore if GST applies to liquidated damages recovered by Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Ltd for breach or non-performance of contracts.

GST on Sewerage Water Treatment & Treated Water Supply by GVSCCL

July 1, 2024 1881 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the GST implications on sewerage water treatment and supply of treated water by Greater Visakhapatnam Smart City Corporation Limited (GVSCCL). Learn about applicable tax rates and rulings.

No Advance Ruling on matter, which already agreed upon by applicant at the time of hearing

July 1, 2024 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the GST ruling for Arima Minerals on ITC refund eligibility under IGST Act, SEZ supplier rules, and implications of recent court decisions. Read more.

GST Classification & Rates for Aggregates & Royalty: In re R.V Minerals

July 1, 2024 3390 Views 0 comment Print

Understand GST rates & classifications for aggregates and royalty charges as per GST AAR Andhra Pradesh ruling. Learn more about Notification No. 01/2017-CGST(R) & No. 11/2017-CGST (R).

Maharashtra VAT Act 2002: Advance Ruling Authority Notification

June 27, 2024 969 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the constitution & members of the Advance Ruling Authority under Maharashtra VAT Act 2002. Detailed analysis on its implications & function.

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