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Goods and Services Tax : The article discusses how GST authorities are increasingly reversing ITC based on upstream NGTP allegations without proving fraud ...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common objections raised during GST departmental audits under Section 65, including ITC mismatches, GSTR reco...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains how rigid GST compliance and fear of penalties are pushing small businesses back into cash transactions. It s...
Goods and Services Tax : The new Invoice Management System (IMS) will introduce real-time invoice matching and automated ITC verification under GST. Busine...
Goods and Services Tax : This article explains updated GST rates, ITC rules, SAC classifications, and compliance requirements applicable to hotels and hosp...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : Gauhati High Court held that cancellation of GST registration without assigning reasons in FORM GST REG-19 was illegal and violate...
Excise Duty : CESTAT Delhi remanded the matter after finding that the Commissioner (Appeals) failed to consider the appellant’s affidavit and ...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court held that GST proceedings initiated against a company that had ceased to exist after amalgamation were void ab i...
Corporate Law : High Court directed authorities to examine claims relating to additional road work, carriage charges, GST differential, and deduct...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court observed that payments made while search proceedings are continuing may not automatically qualify as voluntary d...
Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Principal Bench of GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants upload required soft copy document...
Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government amended Notification No. 14/2018-UT Tax by replacing officials listed against Serial No. 2. The notificatio...
Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government has authorized the GSTAT Principal Bench, New Delhi, to hear appeals under Section 101B of the CGST Act. Th...
Goods and Services Tax : The data highlights a sharp increase in GST collections driven by import-related IGST. It confirms strong revenue performance and ...
The Government stated that GST 2.0 simplifies the tax structure to stimulate consumption, investment, and job creation. The key takeaway is that rate rationalisation is expected to support GDP growth and formalisation.
Higher thresholds, quarterly returns, waived registrations, and faster approvals were introduced to ease MSME compliance. The ruling stresses simplification as a tool for economic formalisation.
Authorities identified thousands of fake GST registrations created using forged credentials, involving large-scale tax evasion. The ruling highlights intensified detection and enforcement measures.
A uniform 18% and 5% GST framework was implemented nationwide following Council recommendations. The ruling highlights its role in supporting small businesses through lower taxes on essential goods.
The GST Council’s decision to eliminate the 12% slab was implemented to create a two-rate structure for garments. The key takeaway is a higher rate for premium apparel and wider relief for lower-priced items.
The government clarified that no new Group of Ministers is under consideration, even as States flagged revenue losses from GST rate rationalisation. The key takeaway is that existing mechanisms will address the impact.
The Court held that once scrutiny is closed with ASMT-12, no further demand can be raised on identical grounds. The key takeaway is finality of accepted scrutiny proceedings.
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.
The case examined whether a GST authority can reject a rectification application without granting a hearing. The High Court set aside the rejection, holding that denial of hearing causing civil consequences violates principles of natural justice.
The case involved detention of two-wheeler vehicles for e-way bill expiry. The High Court quashed the seizure, noting that proper invoices, registration, and GPS tracking showed no intent to evade tax.
