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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 129 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 1476 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 303 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 324 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 117 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 12012 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 4452 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


Gist of Updates – Indirect Taxes – October 2018

November 4, 2018 16545 Views 2 comments Print

Indirect Taxes Updates- GST, Customs, Excise, Service Tax & VAT- Month – October 2018 A. Amendment in Goods & Services Tax (GST) for the Month of October 2018 1. Time Limit for furnishing the declaration in FORM ITC 04 extended till 31st 2018 CBIC has extended the time limit for furnishing the declaration in FORM […]

GST: A Game Changer for Indian Economy

November 4, 2018 6975 Views 0 comment Print

GST will have a multiplier effect on the economy with benefits accruing to various sectors as discussed below. Benefits to the exporters: The subsuming of major Central and State taxes in GST, complete and comprehensive setoff of input goods and services and phasing out of Central Sales Tax (CST) would reduce the cost of locally […]

GST payable on Transportation services by cable manufacturer

November 3, 2018 2661 Views 0 comment Print

Whether the supply of transportation services, (two separate agreements with respect to the supply of goods and services), will be exempt from the levy of GST in terms of SI. no. 18 of the Notification No. 12/2017?

5% GST payable on Earth Work constituting more than 75% of work order

November 3, 2018 161265 Views 1 comment Print

In re M/s. P.K. Agarwala (GST AAR Jharkhand) The term Earth Work has not been defined under any GST provisions. The Webster Dictionary defines Earth Work as ” an embankment or construction made of earth specially one used as a field fortification. The Collins dictionary defines Earth Work as “excavation of earth as in engineering construction; […]

GST Refund on A/c of Assessment/Provisional Assessment/ Appeal/ any other Order enabled

November 3, 2018 2559 Views 0 comment Print

Refund on account of Assessment/Provisional Assessment/ Appeal/ any other Order enabled The taxpayers can now file online application to claim refund on account of Assessment/Provisional Assessment/ Appeal/ any other Order on GST Portal. (refer Section 54(1) of CGST Act 2017) Extract of Section 54 of CGST Act,2017 Section 54 – Refund of tax 54 (1) […]

GST RFD-01A- Filing of Refund Application on Account of Assessment/Provisional assessment/ Appeal/ Any Other Order

November 2, 2018 8124 Views 1 comment Print

The GSTN has introduced the new RFD-01A form for Filing of Refund Application on Account of Assessment/Provisional assessment/ Appeal/ Any Other Order. In these article we will see the detailed analysis related to the Refund form, Rules and how to file the refund form online.

Applicability of TCS under GST & it’s impact on E-commerce

November 2, 2018 3666 Views 3 comments Print

The TCS & TDS provisions which were deferred has become applicable w.e.f from 01st October 2018. Hence the notified persons would be required to deduct TDS & collect TCS on transaction under GST.

How to claim GST Refund if no specific refund application available in refunds section

November 2, 2018 16953 Views 0 comment Print

Article explains When the refund application on account of Any Other ground of reason can be filed? What are the relied upon documents which I have to upload with refund application on account of excess payment of tax? To whom should I file my application with?

No restriction on Supply of goods on a ‘Bill to Ship to’ under IGST Act

November 2, 2018 4686 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sanjog Steels Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) 1. The supply from M/s. SSPL to M/s. X on a ‘Bill to Ship to’ mode as per provisions of Section 10(1) (b) of IGST Act, 2017 is permissible. 2. The applicant can issue an e-way bill in which the ‘bill to’ will be mentioned in […]

GST rate on supply of non-air-conditioned vehicles on hire to Indian Army

November 2, 2018 6594 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pawanputra Travels (GST AAR Rajasthan) The applicable GST rate on supply of non-air-conditioned vehicles on hire to Indian Army? The Service provided by the applicant is not exempted under Notification No. 12/2017 dated 28.06.2017 as this Service does not fall under ‘non-airconditioned contract carriage’ category. The service provided is ‘rent a cab’ Service, […]

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