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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 111 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 198 Views 0 comment Print

GST in India: Shift toward Destination based Taxation

Goods and Services Tax : GST allocates tax revenue to the state where goods and services are consumed rather than produced. The key takeaway is that strong...

June 12, 2026 12 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 1851 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 339 Views 0 comment Print


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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 714 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 5274 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


ITC Cannot Be Denied Solely for Absence of Lorry Receipts & Weighment Slips: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether ITC could be denied solely because the taxpayer failed to produce lorry receipts and weighment slips despite...

June 12, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

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 177 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 129 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 477 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


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 66 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 12072 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 4482 Views 0 comment Print


GST Practitioners Exam- Date for submitting Form extended

October 10, 2018 5400 Views 0 comment Print

Examination For Confirmation Of Enrollment Of GST Practitioners- The last date of registration which was previously 10th October 2018, is now extended upto 15th October 2018

Lottery can be charged to GST under CGST Act, 2017: Calcutta HC

October 10, 2018 3345 Views 0 comment Print

Teesta Distributors & Ors. Vs Union of India & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) The following issues have arisen for consideration:- i) Is lottery a ‘goods’ or an ‘actionable claim’? It has held that, a lottery is in essential a chance for a prize, the sale of a lottery ticket can only be a sale of […]

No GST on supply of goods located outside India to customers within India without physically bringing goods to India

October 10, 2018 3675 Views 0 comment Print

In re Enmarol Petroleum India Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question 1:- Whether the applicant is liable to pay GST on the supply of goods located outside India to customers within India without physically bringing the goods to India? Answer :- Answered in the negative. Question 2:- Whether the out & out supplies in the […]

Marigold Butterfly Bridal with Watch classifiable under Heading 9101: AAR

October 10, 2018 978 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ms. House of Marigold (GST AAR Gujarat)The product Marigold Butterfly Bridal with Watch and similar jewellery products containing watch supplied by M/s. House of Marigold are classifiable under Heading 9101.

GST on Wet Baby/Face Wipes & Bed/Bath/Shampoo Towels

October 10, 2018 7527 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Ginni Filaments Ltd. (GST AAR Gujarat) 1. The products (a) Wet Baby Wipes, (b) Wet Face Wipes, (c) Bed and Bath Towels and (d) Shampoo Towels supplied by M/s. Ginni Filaments Limited (GSTIN 24AABCG0942K1ZT) are appropriately classifiable under Heading 3307 or 3401 depending upon their constituents. If these products are impregnated with […]

GST Rate on tobacco leaves procured at auction platforms or from farmers

October 10, 2018 6609 Views 0 comment Print

In re Pragathi Enterprises (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Applicant has sough advance ruling on following issues- 1. What is the rate of GST applicable on tobacco leaves procured at tobacco auction platforms or directly from farmers, which are cured and dried by farmers themselves? 2. If the applicant purchases tobacco leaves form other dealers who […]

GST on custom milling of paddy with transportation of rice & usage of gunny bags

October 10, 2018 35661 Views 4 comments Print

In re Taranjeet Singh Tuteja & Brothers (GST AAR Chhattisgarh) Tax liability in the business of job work activity of custom milling of paddy involving milling activity, transportation of rice and usage charges of gunny bags. Applicant has been allotted the principal job work of Custom Milling of Paddy for manufacturing of rice, along with […]

Appeal against Order passed under repealed U.P. Entertainment and Betting Tax Act, 1979: Approach appropriate authority- HC

October 10, 2018 930 Views 0 comment Print

Rajesh Sharma Vs State of U.P. & Anr. (Allahabad High Court) In this case The petitioiner was aggreived by an order passed by the District Magistrate under the U.P. Entertainment and Betting Tax Act, 1979, which has been repealed by the GST Act on 1-7-2017. Hon’ble High Court    directed peitioner to approach the appropriate authorty […]

IGST refunds cannot be claimed after claiming drawback

October 9, 2018 25224 Views 0 comment Print

It has been noted that exporters had availed the option to take drawback at higher rate in place of IGST refund out of their own volition. Considering the fact that exporters have made aforesaid declaration while claiming the higher rate of drawback, it has been decided that it would not be justified allowing exporters to avail IGST refund after initially claiming the benefit of higher drawback.

Principal-agent relationship under Schedule I of HGST Act

October 9, 2018 1416 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Schedule I of Haryana Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, supply of goods by an agent on behalf of the principal without consideration has been deemed to be a supply.

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