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GSTN Issues 4 Advisories in December 2025 to Clarify Key Compliance Procedures

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has made Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B non-editable with auto-population from GSTR-1/1A/IFF. The update ensures consistency in inter-S...

January 8, 2026 14184 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Growth Accelerates Due to GST Rate Cuts and Domestic Demand Surge

Goods and Services Tax : Lower GST rates and tax reforms boosted consumption and manufacturing, driving India’s GDP growth to 8.2% despite global economi...

December 25, 2025 639 Views 0 comment Print

The New Labour Codes At A Glance

Corporate Law : India implements four new Labour Codes consolidating 29 old laws, modernizing wage, safety, and social security regulations, while...

December 2, 2025 3399 Views 0 comment Print

Staggered Filing of Appeals Before GST Appellate Tribunal

Goods and Services Tax : Tribunal introduced a phased filing schedule to prevent system congestion on new electronic platform. The directive ensures orderl...

November 17, 2025 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Tips For GST Appeals / Applications Before GST Appellate Tribunal

Goods and Services Tax : Essential steps for filing GST appeals before the Appellate Tribunal, covering order review, appeal drafting, documentation, and a...

November 6, 2025 1356 Views 0 comment Print


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Trends and Growth In GST Collection

Goods and Services Tax : Explore the robust growth in GST collection for FY 2023-24, crossing Rs. 20 lakh crore, reflecting economic resilience and improve...

April 3, 2024 2109 Views 0 comment Print

GST Collection In April, 2023 At Record High

Goods and Services Tax : April, 2023 has registered a revenue collection (GST) at Rs. 187 lakh crore, which is the highest ever since introduction of GST i...

May 2, 2023 6300 Views 0 comment Print

GST Book: Assessment, Adjudication, Demand & Recovery

Goods and Services Tax : GST book on ‘Assessment, Adjudication, Demand & Recovery’ provides a one point lucid guide which is an easy to und...

February 7, 2022 6495 Views 0 comment Print

Covid Effects and Measures

Finance : A realistic consequence of COVID pendamic could be counted in terms of loss of jobs, stagnant or reduced employment opportunities,...

May 10, 2021 882 Views 0 comment Print

Compendium of Judicial Pronouncements (Relevant under GST Regime)

Goods and Services Tax : New Book on GST Namely Compendium of Judicial Pronouncements (Relevant under GST Regime) Authored by Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal and publi...

February 14, 2018 3798 Views 0 comment Print


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Service Tax Exemption Upheld for Machining of Rails in Delhi Metro Project

Service Tax : Explore exemption under Entry No. 14 for machining of rails in case of Voestalpine VAE VKN India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Commissioner of Cen...

December 18, 2023 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Coaching Service with Goods is Composite Supply & not mixed supply: AAAR

Goods and Services Tax : AAAR held that supply of coaching service by the appellant along with supply of goods/printed material/test papers, uniform, bags ...

December 6, 2023 4308 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court’s Soft Stance on Revenue Officer’s Appeal

Goods and Services Tax : Chandra Prakash Mishra Vs Flipkart India Private Limited & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) In Chandra Prakash Mishra v. Flipkart...

April 4, 2023 2046 Views 0 comment Print

Supply of Coaching Services with Goods is mixed supply: AAR Rajasthan

Goods and Services Tax : In re Resonance Eduventures Limited (GST AAR Rajasthan) The order is important as it contradicts its own ruling in Symmetric Infra...

December 28, 2021 2586 Views 1 comment Print

GST on supply of coaching services along with supply of goods/printed material/test papers, uniform, bags

Goods and Services Tax : In re Symmetric Infrastructure Private Limited (GST AAR Rajasthan) Q.1 Applicant supplies services of coaching to students which a...

September 2, 2021 7479 Views 0 comment Print


Individuals Gain from Budget

July 14, 2014 2330 Views 0 comment Print

While it could be said that the Union Budget 2014-15, the first of the present Government may be considered as a balanced exercise in the given circumstances, it provides impetus to real estate, infrastructure and social development including improved urban cities.

Change of Classification at Service Receivers End

July 8, 2014 3844 Views 0 comment Print

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal The nature of taxable services at the service provider’s end decides the classification of taxable services by the service provider as per the provisions of section 65A of the Finance Act, 1994. Based on such classification, service provider obtains the service tax registration, pays service tax and files service tax return. The […]

Service Tax Exemption to Factory Canteens

June 27, 2014 18902 Views 1 comment Print

Under Entry No. 19Aof Exemption Notification No. 25/2012-ST dated 20.06.2012, Air Conditioned or Air-heated Canteen maintained in a Factory are exempt from Service Tax w.e.f. 22.10.2013.

Exemptions to Transport Sector in Service Tax

June 19, 2014 61211 Views 0 comment Print

ollowing services in relation to hiring of transport of vehicles is exempt from levy of Service Tax – Services by way of giving on hire -(a) to a State transport undertaking, a motor vehicle meant to carry more than twelve passengers; or

Expectations from Budget 2014-15 in Indirect Taxes

June 14, 2014 3318 Views 0 comment Print

The full Budget of 2014-15 is going to be the first official opportunity to implement the economic agenda where in Government will have to do a fine but difficult task of managing the conflicting needs of variety of stakeholders – business & industry, trade, commerce, exporters, banks, investors, agriculturists, house-holds, society and politics as well.

Governance: It's Time for Action Now

May 30, 2014 2118 Views 0 comment Print

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal Now that we have a duly elected majority Government at the centre (and in the state too), it’s time for action and real performance now. All states and particularly those with same party Government as that of centre may certainly help the State Governments to get benefit from the central policies and […]

Investing In Debt Instruments in These Times

May 19, 2014 1262 Views 0 comment Print

Volatility in the stock markets discourage the investors to invest in stocks and equities which is otherwise considered lucrative, given the capital appreciation it commands and the tax free dividend it yields. Investments in stocks is, however, not every body’s cup of tea as it requires a lot of market study, research on stocks and a game of timing the entry and exit.

Judicially Laid Principles on Pre-Deposit of Tax

May 11, 2014 1790 Views 0 comment Print

According to section 35F of Central Excise Act, 1944 which applies to service tax also, a person desirous of appealing against the order shall, pending the appeal, deposit the duty demanded or penalty levied. It may be noted that right to appeal is neither an absolute right nor an ingredient of natural justice.

Refund Of Service Tax (ST) Credit For ST Paid Under Reverse Charge

April 26, 2014 33971 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 5B has been inserted in Cenvat Credit Rules, 2004 w.e.f. 01.07.2012 vide Notification No. 28/2012-CE(NT) dated 20.06.2012. Under Rule 5B, inserted w.e.f. 1.7.2012 vide Notification No. 28/2012-CE (NT) dated 20.6.2012, refund of Cenvat Credit will be allowed to service providers providing services on reverse charge basis.

Service Tax Exemptions to Training / Coaching In Recreational Activities

April 11, 2014 34076 Views 9 comments Print

Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal Services by way of training or coaching in recreational activities relating to arts, culture or sports are exempt from levy of service tax.  These terms can be understood as follows: Art: Art is a very broad expression and may include host of areas. According to American Heritage Dictionary, the conscious use of […]

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