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Goods and Services Tax : The article discusses how GST authorities are increasingly reversing ITC based on upstream NGTP allegations without proving fraud ...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common objections raised during GST departmental audits under Section 65, including ITC mismatches, GSTR reco...
Goods and Services Tax : The article explains how rigid GST compliance and fear of penalties are pushing small businesses back into cash transactions. It s...
Goods and Services Tax : The new Invoice Management System (IMS) will introduce real-time invoice matching and automated ITC verification under GST. Busine...
Goods and Services Tax : This article explains updated GST rates, ITC rules, SAC classifications, and compliance requirements applicable to hotels and hosp...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : Gauhati High Court held that cancellation of GST registration without assigning reasons in FORM GST REG-19 was illegal and violate...
Excise Duty : CESTAT Delhi remanded the matter after finding that the Commissioner (Appeals) failed to consider the appellant’s affidavit and ...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court held that GST proceedings initiated against a company that had ceased to exist after amalgamation were void ab i...
Corporate Law : High Court directed authorities to examine claims relating to additional road work, carriage charges, GST differential, and deduct...
Goods and Services Tax : Bombay High Court observed that payments made while search proceedings are continuing may not automatically qualify as voluntary d...
Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Principal Bench of GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants upload required soft copy document...
Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government amended Notification No. 14/2018-UT Tax by replacing officials listed against Serial No. 2. The notificatio...
Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government has authorized the GSTAT Principal Bench, New Delhi, to hear appeals under Section 101B of the CGST Act. Th...
Goods and Services Tax : The data highlights a sharp increase in GST collections driven by import-related IGST. It confirms strong revenue performance and ...
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This explains why GST cannot be levied unless a transaction qualifies as supply under Section 7. It highlights judicial reasoning that proper classification and statutory tests must be applied before tax demand.
The court ruled that Section 67 allows seizure only of goods, documents, and related items, not cash. It held that treating currency as “things” is legally incorrect. The decision reinforces strict interpretation of GST provisions and limits enforcement powers.
The court ruled that GST law does not prohibit inter-state transfer of ITC in amalgamation cases, especially for CGST and IGST components. It held that denial based on portal restrictions without legal backing is invalid. The decision reinforces that statutory provisions prevail over administrative practices.
The Court held that authorities cannot initiate confiscation under Section 130 without completing detention proceedings under Section 129. It ruled that bypassing statutory procedure renders the action invalid.
The Court ruled that reversal of ITC after a long delay does not negate interest liability. It emphasized that interest arises from the time of wrongful claim until reversal. Key takeaway: delayed correction does not absolve liability.
The Court held that service of notice solely through the GST portal is not valid where the taxpayer is not monitoring it. It set aside the ex-parte assessment for lack of proper service.
The court examined allegations of fraudulent ITC claims and granted bail after noting that the investigation had been completed. The ruling highlights that continued custody is not necessary once key investigative steps are over.
The Court held that rejecting an appeal for wrong jurisdiction without proper mechanism was a mistake. It restored the appeal and directed its transmission to the correct authority.
The court held that once investigation is complete and evidence is secured, continued custody is not justified. Bail can be granted even in high-value GST fraud cases.
