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Can Section 74 Be Invoked for Form 26AS & GSTR-1 Mismatches?

Goods and Services Tax : The article questions the use of Section 74 for mere reconciliation differences between Form 26AS and GSTR-1. The key takeaway is ...

June 12, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Section 122(1A), Penalty on Partners & Double Jeopardy Debate: Is Article 20(2) Really Irrelevant?

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...

June 11, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Quashes GST Registration Cancellation as REG-31 Notice Was Not Issued

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...

June 11, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

ITC on Factory Canteen Services Allowed Only for Employer-Borne Cost of Regular Employees

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...

June 11, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Selling on Amazon, Flipkart or Meesho? What You Need to Know About GST

Goods and Services Tax : E-commerce sellers generally require GST registration from their very first sale, irrespective of turnover thresholds applicable t...

June 11, 2026 402 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


Representation on procedural issues in filing of appeals before GSTAT

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...

June 11, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Tops GST Growth Rankings Due to Strong Compliance & Enforcement Drive

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...

June 6, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

Issue GSTAT FAQ as Filing Procedures Continue to Cause Confusion: MGATBA

Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...

June 4, 2026 2991 Views 1 comment Print

CA Certificate Format for Non-Requirement of GST Registration for Securities Trading

Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...

May 22, 2026 834 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on ITC denial for supplier defaults, Rule 37A & 180-day reversal

Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...

May 11, 2026 5259 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Consolidated GST SCN for Six Years Unsustainable: Kerala HC

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...

June 11, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Partners Liable for GST Penalty if They Benefited from Tax Evasion: Gauhati HC

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...

June 11, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Supplier’s Failure to Deposit GST: Gauhati HC

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 ...

June 11, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Directs GSTAT Appeal as Tribunal Became Functional & Filing Timelines Were Extended

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that writ petitions need not continue once the GSTAT becomes operational and statutory appeal timelines are availab...

June 11, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal AAR Denies Reclaim of Reversed ITC Despite Retrospective Section 16(5) Amendment

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...

June 11, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTN Extends Timeline for ‘Ship To GSTIN’ & E-Way Bill Closure Implementation

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 ...

June 9, 2026 11775 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Mandates GST Returns & E-Way Bills for Operational Creditors Filing Section 9 Cases

Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...

June 4, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of May, 2026

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% ...

June 1, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal Clarifies E-Way Bill Requirement as Intra-State Goods Above Rs. 50000 Need Mandatory Compliance from June 2026

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...

May 25, 2026 4407 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on Enhancements in e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal

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...

May 21, 2026 18411 Views 0 comment Print


GST under RCM on security services for Dec 2018 paid after 31.12.2018

January 30, 2019 23712 Views 6 comments Print

Whether GST will be applicable under reverse charge mechanism (RCM) on security services provided in the month of December 2018 for which payments have been made on or after 01.01.2018 ie.e after 31.12.2018? With the introduction of Notification No. 29/2018-CT(R) dated 31.12.2018, the Central Government has inter-alia notified the following service which shall be liable to GST […]

Challenge to constitutional validity of GST provision before Rajasthan High Court, Notices issued

January 29, 2019 11721 Views 4 comments Print

A writ petition has been listed before the Division Bench of the Principal Seat of the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur on Tuesday, 29.1.2019. The petition preferred by one Lakhani Metal and Castings Pvt. Ltd of Bikaner challenging the Constitutional validity of the unguided, unfettered and discretionary power of the Central and State Government […]

CGST Registration provision amended to align Special Category States

January 29, 2019 12681 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 65/2017-Central Tax dated 15.11.2017 in view of bringing into effect the amendments (to align Special Category States with the explanation in section 22 of CGST Act, 2017) in the GST Acts vide Notification No. 06/2019 – Central Tax dated 29th January, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of […]

CBIC aligns rates for Composition Scheme with CGST Rules, 2017

January 29, 2019 12936 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 8/2017-Central Tax dated 27.06.2017 so as to align the rates for Composition Scheme with CGST Rules, 2017 vide Notification No. 05/2019 – Central Tax dated 29th January, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) [Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs] Notification No. 05/2019 – Central Tax […]

CBIC defines jurisdiction of Joint Commissioner (Appeals) under GST

January 29, 2019 10467 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 2/2017-Central Tax dated 19.06.2017 so as to define jurisdiction of Joint Commissioner (Appeals) vide Notification No. 04/2019 – Central Tax dated 29th January, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) [Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs] Notification No. 04/2019 – Central Tax New Delhi, the 29th […]

Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Rules, 2019

January 29, 2019 37380 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Seeks to amend the CGST Rules, 2017 by Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Rules, 2019 notified vide Notification No. 03/2019 – Central Tax dated 29th January, 2019. Also Read- Corrigendum to Notification No. 03/2019 – Central Tax dated: 29th January, 2019 Multiple Registrations 1. Separate registration requirement for SEZ unit or developer incorporated […]

CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 applicable from 1st February, 2019

January 29, 2019 90396 Views 4 comments Print

CBIC notifies applicability of  CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018 with effect from 1st day of February, 2019 vide Notification No. 02/2019 – Central Tax Dated 29th January, 2019. The provisions of the CGST (Amendment) Act, 2018, except section 8(b), section 17, section 18, section 20(a), section 28(b)(i) and 28(c)(i) shall come into force-w.e.f 1st February, 2019. […]

GST Provisions for Goods Transport Agency

January 29, 2019 7968 Views 0 comment Print

The implementation of Goods and Service Tax ushered in much needed reforms in India’s largely unorganized logistics and transport sector, and helped to speed up the movement of trucks. Since the border checkposts were dismantled, after implementation of Goods and Service Tax, the same has led to around 20% reduction in turnaround time. The e-way […]

Restaurants GST Rates

January 29, 2019 71757 Views 10 comments Print

As under the earlier tax regime, initially, at the time of introduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST), the GST rates on restaurant services were based on the availability of AC or liquor licence, and further, the advantage of the input tax credit was entirely made available to the restaurant owner. However, due to the […]

IGST Registration provision amended to align Special Category States

January 29, 2019 7731 Views 1 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 10/2017-Integrated Tax dated 13.10.2017 in view of bringing into effect the amendments (to align Special Category States with the explanation in section 22 of CGST Act, 2017) in the GST Acts vide Notification No. 03/2019 – Integrated Tax dated 29th January, 2019. Provided that the aggregate value of such supplies, […]

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