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Why GST Authorities Cannot Retain Redemption Fine After Dropping Section 130 Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis explains why a redemption fine under Section 130(2) cannot be sustained once authorities conclude that Section 130 l...

June 12, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

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 1218 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 291 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 153 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 306 Views 0 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 672 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 303 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 3000 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 840 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 5268 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 114 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 108 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 441 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 114 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 120 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 11973 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 639 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 4446 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 18435 Views 0 comment Print


Serving of food under Govt sponsored Anganwadi meals program is covered under the scope of supply

January 9, 2019 4815 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s The Akshaya Patra Foundation (GST AAR Rajasthan) Q1. Whether preparation and serving food to children of Govt Schools under Mid-Day Meal Programme of Govt and serving of food under Govt sponsored Anganwadi meals program is covered under the scope of supply as per section 7 of CGST/RGST Act, 2017? A. Preparation and […]

After sales support service is not a composite supply: AAAR

January 9, 2019 4917 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Toshniwal Brothers (SR) Private Limited (GST AAAR Karnataka) In the instant case there is no dispute that the Agency contract in question involves two taxable supplies of services i.e promotion and marketing service and after-sales support service. However in order for the supply to be termed as a ‘composite supply’, what is required […]

Analysis of Changes in GSTR-9 vide Notification No. 74/2018–CT

January 9, 2019 12234 Views 0 comment Print

The Annual Return in Form GSTR-9 for the FY 2017-18 has been amended vide Notification No. 74/2018 – CT dated 31st December, 2018 to increase the scope and make certain consequential and necessary changes to the Form released earlier. A brief analysis has been done below for ease of comparison, the possible reasoning and implications […]

GST on Sales Promotional Schemes

January 9, 2019 70377 Views 4 comments Print

Article explains GST implications on Free Samples, Extra Units / Quantity of the Same Product, Providing Free Gifts to distributors, Supply under warranty, Cashback coupons a) Cashback coupons in product packaging b) Cashback coupons provided by Person other than supplier c) Gift Vouchers valid on subsequent purchase and on Free Articles. Nowadays, businesses use various […]

New CGST Rule 109B Notice and order in case of revision

January 9, 2019 20205 Views 0 comment Print

Revisional Authority has been defined under section 2 (99) of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 and the same means an authority appointed or authorized for revision of decision or orders as referred to in section 108. The section 108 prescribes the powers of the revisional authority. As per the said section – […]

जीएसटी कौंसिल की 32वीं मीटिंग- उम्मीदें और आशाएं

January 8, 2019 26106 Views 5 comments Print

जीएसटी कौंसिल की 32 वीं मीटिंग अब 10 जनवरी 2019 को हो रही है, माहौल और कारण कोई भी हो, जिनके कारण हम अब जीएसटी में तीव्र सुधारों की आशा कर रहें हैं , उनकी गहराई में जाने की जगह , आइये देखें इस मीटिंग से हम क्या उम्मीद कर सकते हैं क्यों कि अब जीएसटी कौंसिल के त्वरित फैसले ही जीएसटी में उद्योग एवं व्यापार का विश्वास को ना सिर्फ पुन: स्थापित कर सकते हैं बल्कि जीएसटी को भी एक नया जीवन दे सकते हैं :-

Detection of GST Evasion and comparison with pre-GST period

January 8, 2019 1272 Views 0 comment Print

Investigation in 3626 cases of GST evasion/violations has been initiated in the present financial year by CGST (Central GST) formations (up to December, 2018). On the basis of investigation conducted so far it emerges that the amount of tax involved in these 3626 evasion/violations cases as mentioned in part(a) above is estimated to be Rs. 15278.18 crore (up to December, 2018)

Complaints received by National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) 

January 8, 2019 1215 Views 0 comment Print

The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has been constituted under Section 171 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 to ensure that the reduction in rate of tax or the benefit of input tax credit is passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices. Further, the following steps have been taken by the NAA to ensure that customers get the full benefit of tax cuts:

AAR MP allowed withdrawal of application filed on applicant request

January 8, 2019 1029 Views 0 comment Print

In re Vaau Energy Solutions Pvt. Limited (GST AAR Madhya Pradesh) 1. The present application has been filed u/s 97 of the Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 and MP Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 (hereinafter also referred to CGST Act and MPSGT Act respectively) by M/S Vaau Energy Solutions Pvt. Limited (hereinafter also […]

GST on Mineral mining rights in lieu of which Royalty

January 8, 2019 852 Views 0 comment Print

In re Kayden Infra Engineering Private Limited (GST AAR Haryana) (a) Since, the applicant is the person responsible to pay GST on the Mineral mining rights in lieu of which Royalty is being paid, at what GST rate should it discharge its GST liability whether at the rate of 5% (Rate applicable on extracted raw […]

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