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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 138 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 1518 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 315 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

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 327 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 684 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 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 135 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 453 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 12021 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 4464 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


Tax Collection at Source (TCS) under GST- FAQs- Updated

December 3, 2018 47724 Views 4 comments Print

Frequently Asked Questions and answers on Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under GST (Updated as on 30.11.2018) Question 1. What is Electronic Commerce? Answer: As per Section 2(44) of the CGST Act, 2017, electronic Commerce means the supply of goods or services or both, including digital products over digital or electronic network. Question 2. Who […]

Movement of Goods under Supply covered by e-way Bill through RFID

December 3, 2018 10650 Views 0 comment Print

Movement Of Goods Under Supply Covered By An E-Way Bill Through ‘Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID)’ : An Efficient Tool Of Verification Under GST Regime The verification of movement of goods under supply transaction in GST Regime shall now be getting electronically verified, this would be a major reform in the right direction for the […]

GST collection for November 2018 crosses 97000 Crore Rupees

December 3, 2018 960 Views 0 comment Print

The total gross GST revenue collected in the month of November, 2018 is Rs. 97,637 crore of which CGST is Rs. 16,812 crore, SGST is Rs. 23,070 crore, IGST is Rs. 49,726 crore (including Rs. 24,133 crore collected on imports) and Cess is Rs. 8,031 crore (including Rs. 842crore collected on imports).

Determination of Applicability of Chapter Heading 7318 or 8714 on Metal Parts used in Automotive Sector based on General or Specific Use

December 2, 2018 3849 Views 2 comments Print

Determination Of Applicability Of Chapter Heading (CH) 7318 Or 8714 On Metal Parts Used In Automotive Sector On The Basis Of General Use Or Specific Use INTRODUCTION: Goods made of iron or steel are generally covered under Chapter Heading 73 while same goods made of iron or steel may be classified under Chapter Heading 87 […]

Annual Return under Goods and Service Tax

December 2, 2018 29124 Views 4 comments Print

Annual return (Section 44) The government has notified an annual return under GSTR 9 form to be filed once in a year by the registered taxpayers under GST including those registered under composition levy scheme. It consists of details regarding the supplies made and received during the year under different tax heads i.e. CGST, SGST […]

Contemporary Issues pertinent in GST regime

December 2, 2018 8712 Views 4 comments Print

There has been relief from enumerable and cumbersome indirect taxes like VAT, Excise, service tax, tolls and many more. This has also brought double taxation effect down to zero, reduced rate of taxes resulting in reduced prices of goods and services, much more transparency and more. But when talking about the other side of the coin, some issues have been raised frequently by not just common people but also professionals and authorities. These are few of the extremely pertinent requisites must be brought to the knowledge of GST Council as well as the Think-Tank which is very efficiently and dedicatedly developing and implementing GST in the country, so that some suitable solution could be urgently implemented.

GST, Excise, Service Tax, Customs & VAT updates for November 2018

December 2, 2018 12225 Views 0 comment Print

 Indirect Taxes Updates GST, Customs, Excise, Service Tax & VAT – Month – November 2018 A. Amendment in Goods & Services Tax for the Month of November 2018 ♦ CBIC extended due date for filing Form GSTR-7 till 31st January 2019 CBIC has extended time limit for furnishing return by a registered person required to […]

GST Audit Report – GSTR 9C

December 1, 2018 38952 Views 5 comments Print

A reconciliation statement also known as the GST audit report in FORM GSTR 9C is to be submitted in case the GST audit provisions are applicable to the registered person.

Processing of final GST refund -Revised instructions for Audit initiation

December 1, 2018 7335 Views 0 comment Print

In case the Nodal Officer decides to undertake the Audit, then he/she shall issue a notice in FORM-GST-ADT-01. Depending upon the record to be verified he/she may decide whether the Audit is to be carried out at the business premises of the tax payer or at the office concerned. The place at which the Audit is to be carried out shall be expressly stated in the said Notice.

Extend due date for Filing of Annual Return In Form GSTR-9 and Audit Report in Form GSTR-9C

December 1, 2018 84468 Views 25 comments Print

There is sufficient cause and need for the extension of filing of Annual Forms GSTR-9, 9A, 9B and 9C for a reasonable period of time to give justice to the correctness of returns considering the need for reconciliations state-wise.

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