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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 1731 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 396 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 11592 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 297 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 3408 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 5472 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


GST Writ Dismissed with Exemplary Costs for Misleading Claims on ITC & Business Closure

December 17, 2025 939 Views 0 comment Print

The Court rejected a plea for GST cancellation after finding suppression of facts and false claims about business operations. The key takeaway is that writ relief is unavailable where conduct is deceptive.

Anticipatory Bail Granted as Chartered Accountant Not Liable for Clients’ GST Evasion

December 16, 2025 5274 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that GST liability rests with firms and responsible persons, not their auditor, reaffirming that professionals cannot be arrested mechanically without direct culpability.

SC to Examine Whether Circulars Can Override Statutory Bar on Parallel GST Proceedings

December 15, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that complex issues on overlapping State and Central proceedings should be examined by the Appellate Authority. The Supreme Court has stayed the order after notice on the argument that duplicate proceedings are barred by statute.

HC Upholds GST Registration Cancellation for Fake Rent Documents & Non-Existent Business

December 4, 2025 711 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld cancellation after officials found forged rental agreements and no business activity at the declared premises. The ruling confirms that GST registration obtained through fraudulent documents cannot be sustained.

GST Appeal Cannot Be Dismissed Without Addressing Grounds of Appeal

December 4, 2025 900 Views 0 comment Print

The Court ruled that an unreasoned appellate order violates Section 107(12). It held that authorities must provide clear findings and reasoning when deciding GST appeals.

GST: Bail Justified When Case is Based on Documentary & Electronic Evidence

December 3, 2025 795 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that prolonged custody is unwarranted where evidence is largely documentary and risk of interference is minimal. Bail was granted as continued detention violated Article 21 rights.

GST payable if services rendered but payment not received: Madras HC

December 3, 2025 1005 Views 0 comment Print

Court held that GST remains payable if services were rendered, even without payment. It remanded matter for fresh consideration as taxpayer failed to provide adequate evidence.

Signature Not Mandatory on GST Demand Order When Officer Details Are Provided: Delhi HC

November 29, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

Court ruled that a demand order without an officer’s signature remains valid when Form GST DRC-07 contains full officer details. It also held that rectification cannot be rejected without providing a personal hearing.

Single SCN consolidating multiple financial years is Invalid: Karnataka HC

November 28, 2025 1407 Views 0 comment Print

Court held that a consolidated SCN covering different financial years violates Section 73 and renders related demand orders void. Fresh notices may be issued within extended limitation.

Non-Filing of GST Returns Not a Ground for Cancellation After Tax Payment: Gujarat HC

November 27, 2025 684 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that GST registration cannot be cancelled merely for non-filing of returns if the taxpayer has fully paid the tax, interest, and late fees. Authorities must permit return filing and revoke cancellation upon compliance.

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