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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


Penalty cannot be levied for Genuine Human Errors in E-Way Bill

December 4, 2018 9888 Views 0 comment Print

If a human error which can be seen on naked eye is detected, such human error cannot be capitalised for penalisation. Normally, this Court could not have persuaded to accept the contention on prima facie value as it is a matter for decision by competent authority and this Court can only order release of the vehicle and goods as against Bank guarantee.

Taxi aggregators to pay GST on services provided by taxi drivers: AAAR

December 4, 2018 4038 Views 0 comment Print

In re OPTA Cabs Private Limited (GST AAAR Karnataka) The appellate authority for advance ruling upheld the rulings passed under section 98(4) of the GST Act 2017 vide NO. KAR ADRG 14/2018 dated 27/07/2018 ie the services of transportation of passengers supplied through the Appellant’s electronic platform and digital network would be liable to tax […]

Order -Delegation of power under MGST Act, 2017 to State Tax Officers

December 4, 2018 1995 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of State Tax, Maharashtra State is hereby pleased to delegate the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the Commissioner and assign the functions and duties as proper officer, to all the State Tax Officers,

Format of Letter for Appointment of GST Auditor

December 4, 2018 51597 Views 2 comments Print

Suggested format for Appointment Letter To ABC and Co., Chartered Accountants <<<Address>>> Dear Sirs, Sub: Appointment of GST Auditors (Joint Auditors) under section 35(5) and section 44(2) of the CGST Act read with Rule 80(3) of the CGST Rules [read with the corresponding provisions of the State / Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Acts] […]

Annual Return-GSTR 9

December 4, 2018 113193 Views 14 comments Print

Legal provisions of GST Annual Returns In order to understand the gamut of the GST Annual Returns and its requirement, it would be relevant for us to understand the legal provisions relevant for GST Annual Returns. Two important provisions which are relevant and important in this context are Section 35(5) and Section 44(1) of CGST Act, 2017.

Form GSTR-10- Final Return under GST- How to file & FAQs

December 4, 2018 48078 Views 3 comments Print

FAQs on Filing of Form GSTR-10 – Final Return under GST Q.1 What is Form GSTR-10? Ans: A taxable person whose GST registration is cancelled or surrendered has to file a return in Form GSTR-10 called as Final Return. This is statement of stocks held by such taxpayer on day immediately preceding the date from […]

Key Points of TDS Under GST

December 4, 2018 7050 Views 6 comments Print

Applicability of TDS Under GST TDS under GST is notified through N.N.50/2018 dated 13/09/18 to be applicable with effect from 01/10/2018. Liability to deduct of TDS Under GST Classes of persons notified by the government are liable to i. Deduct TDS under GST ii. File GST TDS returns iii. Issue TDS Certificate iv. Other compliances […]

GST Audit (Checklist in Excel)

December 4, 2018 106131 Views 4 comments Print

GSTR 9C is due on 31st December 2018. Every registered person who has turnover of more than Rs. 2 Crore has to file the reconciliation statement along with certificate by an Auditor as prescribed in Form GSTR 9C. Check list cover following topics- Understanding Of Client Business Registration Supply Documents Related To Supply Place of […]

GST Implication on return of expired medicines / drugs

December 4, 2018 18552 Views 1 comment Print

As per recent circular clarification via Circular No. 72/46/2018-GST dated 26th October, 2018 The procedure to be followed in respect of return of time expired drugs or medicines under the GST laws. The drugs or medicines are sold by the manufacturer to the wholesaler and by the wholesaler to the retailer on the basis of […]

Relief to Tax Deductors under GST: Due Date extended

December 4, 2018 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Due date for GSTR-7 for the period October to December 2017 extended till 31st January 2019 due to issues in portal in generating TDS Certificate

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