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Goods and Services Tax : The debate examines why GST penalties under Section 122(1A) may survive a direct challenge under Article 20(2). The key takeaway i...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation proceedings for Rule 10A violations must be initiated through FORM GST REG-31, which grants thirt...
Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka AAR held that ITC on statutory canteen services is available only to the extent of expenses actually borne by the em...
Goods and Services Tax : E-commerce sellers generally require GST registration from their very first sale, irrespective of turnover thresholds applicable t...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that recovery from third parties cannot be initiated when only a proposed demand exists and no final tax liability ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...
Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
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 : The Kerala High Court set aside a consolidated notice issued for FY 2019-20 to 2024-25. It held that separate notices must be issu...
Goods and Services Tax : The Gauhati High Court held that partners who retained benefits from GST violations and acted behind such transactions can be pena...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that denial of input tax credit cannot be justified solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax, where ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that writ petitions need not continue once the GSTAT becomes operational and statutory appeal timelines are availab...
Goods and Services Tax : The Authority held that retrospective insertion of Section 16(5) does not permit reclaim of ITC already reversed under earlier rul...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...
Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
Tax liability under GST for the tour packages, which are providing to guests by way of separate services like accommodation, serving food and beverages, service of authorized guides, trekking accessories etc. against separate invoices.
In re M/s. Coco fibre Industries Private Limited (GST AAR Kerala) i) Whether or not PVC Tufted Colr Mats and Matting can be fitted into low band of tax rate of 5% as Cob Mats and Matting corresponding to entry in Schedule I. Serial Number 219 – 5702, 5703, 5705-Coir Mats, Matting, floor covering and […]
In re Cocofibre Industries Private Limited (GST AAR Kerala) Q.1: Whether or not PVC Tufted Coir Mats and matting can be fitted into low band of tax rate of 5% as Coir Mats and Matting corresponding to entry in Schedule-I.Serial No.2019-5702,5703,5705-Coir Mats, Matting, floor covering and handloon durries with eligibility for refund of inverted tax rate […]
As per Circular No. 25/25/2017-GST dated 21st December, 2017 issued by Central Board of Excise and Customs, the applicant for advance ruling has to make the payment of the fee of Rs. 5,000/- each under the CGST and the respective SCST Act. But the petitioner has remitted Rs.5,000/- under SGST head only. Even though intimation was given to the applicant to pay deficit amount, there was no response from the side of applicant.
What is the tax rate for polypropylene mats under heading 4601?As per Entry 103 of Schedule If of Notification No. 01/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 and S.R.O.No.360/2017 dtd.30-06-2017 polypropylene mats were taxable @ 12% GST till 25-01-2018 and thereafter at 5% GST as per Enny 198A of the 1st Schedule of Notification No. 01/2017 Central Tax Rate) dated 28 062017 and S.R.O.No.360/2017 dtd.30-06-2017.
In re Suresh.G. M/s. Govind Traders (GST AAR Kerala) 01. What is the HSN code applicable to sun-cured ‘Tobacco leaves’ known in Kerala as ‘Kannipukayila’ purchased from farmers of Puliyampatti areas of Tamil Nadu used only for chewing by consumers in Kerala? Sun-cured tobacco leaves comes under the HSN Code 2401. 02. What is the […]
In re Indian Institute of Management (GST AAAR West Bangal) Whether the benefit of entry no. 66(a) of the Exemption Notification for service is available to the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, the Respondent, is an ‘education institution’ in terms of meaning of clause 2(y) of Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax […]
In re M/s. Nash Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd (GST AAAR Karnataka) The appallate authority for advance ruling has set aside the rulings passed under section 98(4) of the CGST Act 2017 vide NO. KAR ADRG 24/2018 dated 25/10/2018 i.e. Contention of the appellant is allowed based on examination of the contract and purchase orders furnished. […]
33rd meeting of GST Council held on 24 February 2019. GST Council has recommended rationalisation of GST rates on real estate in this meeting. To boost the demand in the residential segment of the real estate sector, the GST Council, on February 24, 2019, slashed GST rates for residential under-construction flats.
Analysis of ITC of / In Respect of Motor Vehicles CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 as well as CGST Act, 2017 have been amended respectively for the first time since the implementation of GST in our Country. Section 17(5) gives us the cases of blocked credit – any goods or services which are getting covered under the […]
