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GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You File First?

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns confusion regarding the purpose and sequencing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings. The key takeaway is that GSTR-1 s...

June 12, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 186 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 1695 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 327 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 156 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 708 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 3003 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 5271 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 153 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 120 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 474 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


GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 12042 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 4473 Views 0 comment Print


Scope of Principal-Agent Relationship Under GST

December 6, 2018 12594 Views 0 comment Print

Scope of Principal-agent relationship in context of Schedule I of  CGST Act: Before discussing this first we need to discuss the definition of supply Supply is defined in sec7 of CGST act Supply includes all forms of supply of goods or services or both such as sales,transfer,barter,exchange,license,rental,lease or disposal by a person for consideration in […]

Issues in Filing GST Refunds of Inverted Duty Structure

December 6, 2018 44976 Views 21 comments Print

he application for filing refund has to be made in form GST RFD-01A along with which invoice wise details of inward and outward supplies have to be furnished electronically in Statement 1A.

Recent Changes In GST Implementation – Part I

December 6, 2018 17373 Views 4 comments Print

Following are some of the updates on filings and procedures in implementation of GST : Result of Examination of GST Practitioners held on 31.10.2018 declared by NACIN. Due to Assembly elections on 7th December, 2018, the examination of GST Practitioners to be held on 7th December, 2018 postponed to 17th December, 2018. GST Practitioners Confirmation exam postponed to 17.12.2018

The Biggest question! How to file GST Audit Report before 31st December?

December 5, 2018 13674 Views 3 comments Print

GSTR 9C is an annual audit form for the taxpayers registered under GST. It is reconciliation statement between the Annual Return 9 filed and the figures as per Audited Annual Financial statements. In short it can be said that it is similar to the audit report furnished under the Income tax act. It is certified by the CA.

GST on Canteen Services by Employer

December 5, 2018 22620 Views 3 comments Print

This article explains GST applicability on canteen services provided by the employer of its employees without consideration. This article is based on provisions up to 05th December 2018

HC condone Delay in filing First Appeal under GST

December 5, 2018 1836 Views 0 comment Print

M/S. Swarnashilpi Vs Assistant State Tax Officer (Kerala High Court) In W.P.(C) No.13090 of 2018, the petitioner challenged the Ext.P6 assessment order. When the matter was taken up, the learned Government Pleader pointed out that the petitioner had an efficacious alternative remedy. Then, the petitioner’s counsel submitted that under the new tax regime—Goods and Services Tax— […]

Consequences of not filing GST Annual Return

December 5, 2018 49587 Views 3 comments Print

Applicable provisions in respect of Consequences of not filing GST Annual Return under CGST Act, 2017: Sec 46, Sec 47(2), Sec 2(112), Sec 125 and Sec 149 of Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 Section 46 Notice to return defaulters.- 46. Where a registered person fails to furnish a return under section 39 or section […]

GSTP Exam- candidates enrolled up-to 4.12.2018 can register

December 5, 2018 972 Views 0 comment Print

For the GST Practitioners examination, candidates enrolled up-to 4.12.2018 (11.59.59 PM) will be eligible to register, instead of 26.11.2018, notified earlier. The registration window will also remain open till 7.12.18 (11.59.59PM), instead of 5.12.18 (11.59.59PM) notified earlier.

FAQs on GST Registration by Input Service Distributor

December 5, 2018 9060 Views 0 comment Print

A. FAQs on GST Registration by Input Service Distributor Q.1. Who are Input Service Distributors? Ans. Input Service Distributor (ISD) under GST includes ♣ an office of the supplier of goods and / or services which ♣ receives tax invoices issued by the supplier towards receipt of input services and/ or goods and ♣ issues […]

GST Rate on supply of services to Solid Waste Management Garbage Collection, Disposal Water Supply, Cleaning of Colony

December 5, 2018 26202 Views 3 comments Print

In re M/s Dhananjay Kumar Singh (GST AAR Chhattisgarh) (i) Supply of Services of Colony maintenance work to C.G. Housing Board Colony, Sector 29, Naya Raipur with regard to solid waste management, water supply operation, garbage collection door to door and disposal, cleaning of colony i.e. garden .street and op area, drainage system, sewerage, water […]

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