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Limitation Starts from DRC-07 Upload Date, Not Detailed Order: Allahabad HC

Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...

April 18, 2026 1914 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Transfer on Amalgamation Allowed Despite Different State Registrations: Gujarat HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was denial of ITC transfer due to different State registrations of entities. The Court ruled that no such restriction ex...

April 16, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

GST Interest Demand Invalid as Not Mentioned in Show Cause Notice – HC Quashes Order

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that interest cannot be imposed in adjudication if it was not specified in the show cause notice. The decision rei...

April 15, 2026 492 Views 0 comment Print

Intermediary Services: New Place of Supply Rules (Effective March 30, 2026)

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved taxation of intermediary services based on supplier location. The amendment shifts place of supply to recipient...

April 14, 2026 11628 Views 1 comment Print

Gujarat HC quashes GST proceedings over notices sent to old address despite update

Goods and Services Tax : Failure to serve notices at the updated registered address invalidates GST proceedings. The Court emphasized strict adherence to p...

April 11, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


SC to Review if Supplying Crane for Services Constitutes Transfer of ‘Right to Use’

Goods and Services Tax : Explore Supreme Court's scrutiny of whether supplying cranes for services like loading, unloading, lifting, and shifting qualifies...

May 21, 2024 1488 Views 0 comment Print

SC issues Notice to to Finance Ministry on GST Return Revision Option on Portal

Goods and Services Tax : Explore the case of Pradeep Kanthed v. Union of India where the Supreme Court issues notice to the Finance Ministry regarding the ...

January 4, 2024 3867 Views 0 comment Print

SC to Decide on GST Implications of Immovable Property: Next Hearing on August 23

Goods and Services Tax : Commissioner of Central Goods And Service Tax & Ors Vs Safari Retreats Private Limited & Ors (Supreme Court of India) The ...

August 19, 2023 14991 Views 0 comment Print

GST 45th Council meeting on September 17, 2021 – Agenda

Goods and Services Tax : The 45th meeting of Goods and Services Tax Council (“GST Council”) is scheduled to be held on September 17, 2021. The Ministry...

September 3, 2021 3882 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC orders for appearance through Video Conferencing for summon issued

Custom Duty, Income Tax : The Karnataka High Court in M/s Pellagic Food Ingredients Private Ltd. v. Union of India [Writ Petition No. 14737/2021[T-CUS] issu...

August 15, 2021 1143 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


GST Deposit During Investigation Not Voluntary Due to Alleged Coercion: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The court examined whether tax paid during investigation can be treated as voluntary. It ruled that authorities must investigate c...

April 17, 2026 3411 Views 0 comment Print

Department Cannot Adjust VAT ITC Post-GST When Law Mandates Cash Refund

Goods and Services Tax : The case addressed denial of refund of VAT pre-deposit made through ITC. The Court held that Section 142(6) mandates cash refund a...

April 8, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B Clerical Mismatch Not ‘Self-Assessed Tax’ Without Rule 88C Process: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : Gauhati High Court rules GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B mismatch from clerical errors cannot trigger automatic tax recovery without Rule 88C pr...

March 27, 2026 2559 Views 0 comment Print

Claiming Depreciation on Unavailed Portion Does Not Bar ITC on Balance: Kerala HC

Goods and Services Tax : India cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel to offset global oil price surge amid war. Move aims to reduce fuel costs, curb inflat...

March 27, 2026 621 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Deposit Cannot Be Weaponised against GST Taxpayer Denied Fair Adjudication: SC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved inability to access documents leading to ex parte assessment. The Court granted interim relief by reducing the ...

March 26, 2026 5475 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Notification No. 32/2015-Central Excise Dated- 4th June, 2015

Excise Duty : Notification No. 32/2015-Central Excise Dated- 4th June, 2015 Ethanol produced from molasses generated from cane crushed in the ...

June 4, 2015 4731 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on rate of service tax on restaurant service

Service Tax : Circular No. 184/3/2015-ST Dated the 3rd June, 2015 It is further clarified that exemption from service tax still continues to ser...

June 3, 2015 37708 Views 0 comment Print

Custom Duty exemption on goods for relief of flood affected people of J&K

Custom Duty : the floods in the State of Jammu and Kashmir (the State) from whole of the duty as specified under the First Schedule and whole of...

December 11, 2014 924 Views 0 comment Print

Excise duty exemption on goods for relief of flood affected people of J&K

Excise Duty : Grants exemption from Basic Excise Duty to goods donated or purchased out of cash donations for the relief and rehabilitation of p...

December 11, 2014 1061 Views 0 comment Print

Customs – Regarding adjudication of appraising related cases

Custom Duty : New posts have been created in the rank of Commissioners of Customs in DRI and DGCEI for adjudication of cases as investigated by ...

December 11, 2014 1213 Views 0 comment Print


No GST on free bus transportation facility provided to its Employees by Employer

January 11, 2025 3471 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat AAAR confirms no GST on free employee bus services by employers. Input Tax Credit (ITC) for vehicles with over 13 seats is admissible under CGST Act.

GST Notification Ratification cannot substitute recommendation: Gauhati HC

January 10, 2025 1299 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC quashes GST Notification No. 56/2023, clarifying that ratification cannot substitute prior recommendation as mandated under Section 168A of the CGST Act.

GST Notice/ Order shall be mandatorily be served through post or electronic mode

January 8, 2025 3138 Views 0 comment Print

Udumalpet Sarvodaya Sangham Vs The Authority (Madras High Court) The Hon’ble Madras High Court in the case of Udamalpet Sarvodaya Sangham v. The Authority & Ors [W.P. (MD). Nos. 26481, 25801, 25855, 25979, 25773, 25952, 27362, 27363, 27357 to 27361 27869 & 27190 of 2024 dated January 06, 2025] allows the writ petition where it […]

In-flight Food & Beverages supply to airlines not qualifies as ‘Outdoor Catering Services: SC

January 7, 2025 2070 Views 1 comment Print

Supreme Court affirms that supplying food to airlines is a sale of goods, not outdoor catering, clarifying service tax applicability. Appeal dismissed due to delay.

SCN & Order uploaded under Heading “View Additional Notices & Orders” not proper service

January 4, 2025 2379 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC rules uploading SCN under “Additional Notices and Orders” is improper service. Impugned Order set aside. Learn about compliance under Section 169 of CGST Act.

Co-owner consent not required for availing GST registration: Allahabad HC

January 3, 2025 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC rules co-owner consent unnecessary for GST registration if ownership proof, like an electricity bill, is in the owner’s name. Case details inside.

Digital or Manual Signature Needed for Valid Section 73 GST Orders: Kerala HC

January 3, 2025 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC rules that GST orders under Section 73 must have digital or manual signatures to be valid, quashing impugned orders in the case of Fortune Service.

State Authorities Cannot Issue SCN if Central Proceedings Are Ongoing Under GST

January 1, 2025 4989 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC quashes state GST SCN and order, citing overlap with central authorities’ prior action for the same tax period and subject matter under GST law.

No Penalty for Goods with Valid Invoice & E-Way Bill Despite Suspended Registration

December 31, 2024 2031 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC rules no penalty if goods in transit have valid tax invoice and e-way bill, despite owner’s GST registration suspension. Highlights Section 129 CGST Act.

GST Demand Order Issued before expiry of period of filing Violates Natural Justice

December 31, 2024 1065 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules demand order issued before reply period expiry violates natural justice. Case highlights procedural fairness in GST cases.

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