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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


Bike Locks of motorized Bicycle classifiable under Chapter Heading 8714

October 16, 2018 1518 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sudhanshu Garg (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh)  Whether ‘Bike Locks’ used for motorized Bicycle are classified and taxable under HS-8714 (Parts and Accessories of Bicycle & other Cycle). The product ‘cycle locks’ is classifiable under Chapter Heading 8714 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and Goods and Services Tax rate applicable to Chapter Heading […]

GST-RFD-01A- Refund on Account of Excess Payment of Tax

October 16, 2018 12762 Views 2 comments Print

The GSTN has introduced the new RFD-01A form for Refund on Account of Excess Payment of Tax. In these article we will see the detailed analysis related to the Refund form, Rules and how to file the refund form online. √ When refund application on account of excess payment of tax can be filed? Ans. […]

Key 15 Action Points for filing GSTR -3B for September 2018

October 16, 2018 37848 Views 3 comments Print

We are summarising herewith key areas that needs due attention before filing of monthly return in Form GSTR-3B for the September month:

Activities out of the Scope of GST

October 16, 2018 7260 Views 1 comment Print

In the current article we will discuss about activities or transactions which shall be treated neither as a supply of goods nor a supply of services. The levy of GST comes only if the goods or services comes under the purview of supply so the below activities are not to be treated as supply hence […]

HC declines to direct CBIC to allow rectification of GST–Tran1 already filed

October 15, 2018 1827 Views 0 comment Print

Jay Chemical Industries Limited Vs Union Of India (Gujarat High Court) While the entire tax structure within the country was thus being replaced by a new framework, it was necessary for the legislature to make transitional provisions. Section 140 of the CGST Act, which is a transitional provision, essentially preserves all taxes paid or suffered by a […]

GST on Renting of buses to Municipality for passenger transportation

October 15, 2018 10872 Views 1 comment Print

In re SST Sustainable Transport Solutions India Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Applicant is rendering services to NMC by way of giving out on rent/hire, Buses which are further used by NMC for transportation of passengers. Such renting of Buses by the applicant squarely falls under Sr. No. 10, Heading No 9966 sub clause (ii) […]

GST Raavandahan: 10 Burning Issues of GST

October 15, 2018 18066 Views 1 comment Print

Following are the major 10 Burning Issues under GST: The September 2018 GST Return, The Annual GST Return, GSTR 2A, Reversal of Credit, Extra Tax payment in Cash Ledger, Composition Scheme- purchase reporting, Issues of GSTR 3B, Issues of GSTR 1, Taxation of Agricultural Commission agent and Joint Development Agreement and Trans 1 issues.

Activities to be treated as supply, even if made without consideration

October 15, 2018 31755 Views 0 comment Print

In the current article we will discuss about activities to be treated as supply even if made without consideration under Goods & Services Tax (GST).

Composite Supply and Mixed Supply under Goods & Services Tax

October 15, 2018 3159 Views 0 comment Print

In the current article we will discuss about composite and mixed supply and the treatment of composite & Mixed supply under GST. Introduction Whether services are bundled in the ordinary course of business would depend upon the normal or frequent practices followed in the area of business to which services relate. Such normal and frequent […]

Input Tax Credit Not Claimed In Relevant Period?

October 14, 2018 86577 Views 10 comments Print

A common query many people have in their minds which seems to get more and more complicated as different businesses with different situations think over it. This confusion is none other than the very usual mistake of missing out on taking Input Tax Credit. The problem apparently seems to get worse when this missed ITC is of the previous financial year whose books of accounts are closed, finalized and audited from Income Tax Act and Companies Act point of view.

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