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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


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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 on petroleum gases retained for manufacture of petrochemical & chemical products

August 9, 2018 4014 Views 0 comment Print

References have been received regarding the applicability of GST on the petroleum gases retained for the manufacture of petrochemical and chemical products during the course of continuous supply, such as Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) feedstock, petroleum gases etc.

Clarification regarding applicability of GST rates on various goods & services

August 9, 2018 14919 Views 1 comment Print

Circular No. 52/26/2018-GST dated 09.08.2018 i.r.o. clarification regarding applicability of GST rates on various goods and services Circular No. 52/26/2018-GST F.No.354/255/2018-TRU (Part-2) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Tax Research Unit) ***** North Block, New Delhi Dated, 9th August, 2018 To Principal Chief Commissioners/ Principal Directors General, Chief Commissioners/ Directors General, Principal […]

HC permits release of Goods Detained for not containing Vehicles Details in E-Way Bill on furnishing BG & Bond

August 9, 2018 1434 Views 0 comment Print

K. Karunakaran Vs Asst. State Tax Officer (Kerala High Court) The petitioner, engaged in works contract, purchased material from Ghaziabad, as seen from Ext.P1 invoice. Ext.P2 e-way bill, however, did not contain the details of the vehicle used for the transport. The vehicle and the goods detained, the petitioner filed this writ petition. 2. In […]

Release goods on submission of bank guarantee for GST & penalty and bond for value of goods: HC

August 9, 2018 19380 Views 1 comment Print

Garuda Timber Traders Vs The Assistant State Tax Officer (Kerala High Court) Once the petitioner provides the bank guarantee for the tax and penalty and bond for the value of goods, under Rule 140 of the Rules, it will have the goods provisionally released. Besides, the petitioner can challenge the Ext.P9 before the appellate authority […]

Cancellation of GST Registration- Brief Study

August 9, 2018 5844 Views 0 comment Print

Cancellation of GST registration means you are not more liable to pay tax or file the return. GST registration must be cancelled within 21 days of selling or closing of the business. A GST no obtained in India can be cancelled by the registered person or by an Officer or by the legal heirs. Person […]

GST: Seized goods to be released on giving security equal to invoice value

August 9, 2018 1872 Views 0 comment Print

M/S Akash Traders Vs State Of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) Heard Shri Praveen Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Shri C.B. Tripathi, learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to challenge the seizure order dated 30.12.2017 passed under Section 129(1) of U.P. GST Act (hereinafter referred […]

GST on collection of Toll Charges as sub-contractor

August 9, 2018 33309 Views 0 comment Print

GST exemption on Toll Charges collected by Ankit Tandon & Tollways as a sub-contractor. Ruling under Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax(Rate).

Refund of GST in case of Inverted Duty Structure

August 9, 2018 54456 Views 13 comments Print

Introduction: Not all persons are eligible to claim refund of unutilised input tax credit. Only those specified in Section 54(3) of the CGST Act, 2017 are eligible to claim refund of balance in Electronic credit ledger. The specified instances being: Zero rated supplies made without payment of tax (i.e. export of goods/services under LUT or […]

HC on Goods detained for not uploading Part-B of E-Way Bill

August 9, 2018 2268 Views 1 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that the goods seized for want of Part-B of E-Way Bill can be released on furnishing bank guarantee and a simple bond without sureties.

Cancellation of Registration under GST

August 9, 2018 8721 Views 0 comment Print

Hello friends  greetings for the day, in the current article we will discuss reasons for cancellation and the process for cancellations of GST registration and the due course with its effects. The registration granted under GST  can be cancelled due to various reasons like death of registered person and the legal heir can apply for […]

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