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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 1905 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 11625 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


Delay in Issuing Deficiency Memos beyond 15 days from date of filing GST Refunds not permissible

January 7, 2026 1212 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that issuing deficiency memos beyond 15 days is contrary to GST law. Tax authorities must adhere strictly to timelines and compensate taxpayers with statutory interest for delays.

SC Upheld Consolidated GST Notices Across Multiple Years for Fraud Cases

January 6, 2026 16635 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court affirmed that a single SCN covering several years is valid where fraudulent ITC patterns span periods, enabling holistic investigation under the CGST Act.

Delhi HC Holds Premature Issuance of SCN Violates Natural Justice under CGST Act

January 5, 2026 738 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that issuing an SCN before the pre-SCN reply period expires violates natural justice. The key takeaway is that authorities must allow the full reply window before initiating adjudication.

No GST on Affiliation and Related Fees charged by University

January 3, 2026 1782 Views 0 comment Print

This decision clarifies that affiliation and related functions lack commercial intent and consideration. As a result, GST cannot be imposed on such statutory activities.

Post-IBC Approval GST Demands Declared Without Jurisdiction

January 3, 2026 792 Views 0 comment Print

The judgment quashed GST demands raised after resolution plan approval for earlier periods. It reinforces that authorities must submit claims during CIRP or lose the right to recover.

No GST on Corporate Guarantees When Full ITC Is Available

January 2, 2026 6429 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court ruled that GST authorities must consider binding CBIC circulars on valuation. Failure to do so makes demands on corporate guarantees without consideration unsustainable.

Export of goods governed by Foreign Trade Policy and not by FSSAI: SC

January 1, 2026 711 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that export consignments are regulated by the Foreign Trade Policy, not domestic food safety norms. FSSAI standards cannot be enforced unless expressly incorporated into the FTP.

Anti-Profiteering Law Overrides State Cinema Pricing Rules

December 30, 2025 636 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that state-fixed maximum ticket prices do not excuse failure to pass on GST rate cuts. Cinema owners must reduce prices commensurately despite pricing caps.

Average Base Price Comparison Upheld to Detect GST Profiteering

December 29, 2025 933 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that economic pressures and COVID-era costs cannot justify retaining GST rate cut benefits. Businesses must pass on reductions through lower prices, failing which profiteering is established.

Non-effective portal notices, without a fair hearing or opportunity to reply, violate principles of natural justice

December 28, 2025 1104 Views 0 comment Print

The court ruled that tax demands based on notices hidden in non-prominent portal tabs, without real opportunity to respond, are invalid. Authorities must ensure actual notice and a fair hearing before passing orders.

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