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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 1848 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 11610 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 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


Traders of second-hand gold ornaments not eligible for GST margin scheme

July 13, 2023 4071 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruled that value of gold will not diminish even if it is exchanged among 10 different users in a span of 2 years as a jewellery piece of 22 carats remains 22 carats even after changing hands.

Hostels and PG accommodation services attract @ 12% GST

July 13, 2023 31053 Views 0 comment Print

AAR ruled that hostel and PG accommodation cannot be considered equivalent to residential accommodation and thus such services are not eligible for exemption and accordingly are exigible to GST @12%.

Service of Charging of battery of Electrical Vehicle attracts 18% GST

July 13, 2023 6252 Views 0 comment Print

The activity of charging the battery of an Electrical Vehicle is treated as ‘supply of service’ and falls under SAC 998714. It attracts GST at a rate of 18% in terms of entry No.25(ii) of the Notification No.11/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017, as amended.

LCD panel components is to be classified separately from final article

July 13, 2023 1542 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT, Bangalore ruling clarifies LCD panel classification. LCD Panels classified under tariff entry 9013 8010, while parts under 9013 9010.

R&D services provided to foreign company considered as export of service

July 12, 2023 3297 Views 0 comment Print

AAR held that, services provided by the assessee to entities located outside India is covered under section 13(2) of IGST Act, 2017. Accordingly, such services would qualify to be treated as export of service.

Reliance on a judgment later overturned does not constitute suppression of facts

July 11, 2023 2292 Views 0 comment Print

In the case of Commissioner, Central Excise and Customs and Another vs Reliance Industries Ltd., Supreme Court of India held that reliance on a judgment later overturned does not constitute suppression of facts.

Venture of Indian Railways is a deemed railway company- not exigible to service tax

July 10, 2023 1221 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Mumbai, in the case of Konkan Railway Corporation Limited v. Commissioner of Service Tax, ruled that the appellant, being a deemed railway company under the Indian Railways Act, is exempt from service tax liability. Gain insights into the ruling and its implications.

Bombay High Court Sets Time Limit for GST Tribunal Appeals

July 9, 2023 3477 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court addressed the issue of the time limit for filing appeals to the tribunal. The court held that the appeal must be made within three months from the date of constitution of the Appellate Tribunal.

Bombay HC Allows Petitioner’s Advocate during GST Statement Recording

July 9, 2023 1377 Views 0 comment Print

HC addressed the issue of the petitioner’s advocate’s presence during the recording of the petitioner’s statement. The court concluded that while the petitioner’s advocate can be present, they must maintain a visible distance without being within audible range.

Rejection of Appeal is invalid if vehicle breaks down and new e-way bill prepared post interception

July 7, 2023 1449 Views 0 comment Print

HC set aside the order passed by the Appellate Authority and remanded back the matter to Appellate Authority to pass a fresh speaking order after giving petitioners an opportunity of being heard, as the assessee had duly prepared the e-way bill within 3 minutes of the interception of the vehicle.

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