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Section 65 GST Audit: Understanding ‘Commencement’ and 3+6 Month Time Limit

Goods and Services Tax : Courts have clarified that audit limitation begins when records are made available or audit is instituted, whichever is later. Ope...

February 12, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print

Table-wise Technical Analysis of GSTR-9 (GST Annual Return)

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains each table of GSTR-9 and why it is crucial during GST audits and scrutiny. The key takeaway is that table-wi...

December 15, 2025 5145 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Checklist

Goods and Services Tax : GST Audit Checklist Explained: Compliance Failures That Trigger Tax, ITC Reversal & Deemed Supplies; GST Audit Reveals ITC Ris...

December 13, 2025 12666 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit (GSTR-9/9C): Cause for Errors and Litigation

Goods and Services Tax : Discover common mistakes in GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filings and learn strategies to prevent scrutiny, penalties, and disputes with thor...

December 9, 2025 6486 Views 0 comment Print

Reconciling E-Way Bill Data with GSTR-9C Turnover

Goods and Services Tax : A guide to handling GST audit notices for mismatches between E-Way Bill data and GSTR-9C turnover. Learn how to prepare a reconcil...

September 14, 2025 7746 Views 0 comment Print


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Mandatory Preceding Year Audit Details Introduced for UDIN Generation by ICAI

CA, CS, CMA : UDIN generation now requires disclosure of preceding year audit details for specific audit categories. The update strengthens audi...

December 23, 2025 1398 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment of CAs/Cost Accountants for GST Audit in Rajasthan

Goods and Services Tax : Expression of Interest for empanelment of Chartered/Cost Accountants for GST special audit under Section 66 of RGST/CGST Act, 2017...

December 13, 2024 11994 Views 0 comment Print

Request to Extend due date of GSTR 9, 9A & 9C for financial year 2022-23

Goods and Services Tax : U.P. Tax Bar Association requests Finance Minister for extension of GST Annual Return filing deadline due to ongoing proceedings a...

December 25, 2023 25728 Views 0 comment Print

Model GST Audit Manual

Goods and Services Tax : This model GST Audit Manual is intended to be developed as a comprehensive document which would  be helpful for the audit officer...

February 4, 2023 11577 Views 0 comment Print

Empanelment for Special Audit with Delhi GST department

Goods and Services Tax : Empanelment of Chartered Accountants/Chartered Accountant firms/Cost Accountants/Cost Accountant firms for Special Audit of GST re...

December 30, 2022 21057 Views 0 comment Print


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Gujarat HC Puts Hold on GST Show-Cause Notices Issued After Audit Deadline

Goods and Services Tax : The Gujarat High Court has issued an interim order restraining final action on GST show-cause notices against Hubergroup India. Th...

September 15, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Without Section 65(3) Notice Is Invalid: HP HC

Goods and Services Tax : HP High Court stays a GST audit against Saboo Tor Pvt. Ltd., citing the state's failure to issue the mandatory 15-day pre-audit no...

September 15, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Stops CGST Action as Audit Report Finalized Before Petitioner’s Reply

Goods and Services Tax : Delhi HC intervened in a GST dispute, staying proceedings against Dhruv Medicos Pvt. Ltd. The Court noted that the audit report wa...

September 3, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court Restricts Re-Audits by Central GST Authorities

Goods and Services Tax : The Calcutta High Court has restricted Central GST authorities from re-auditing periods already covered by a prior audit, citing S...

August 5, 2025 15684 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner can Conduct GST Audits Without Restrictions on Frequency or Time

Goods and Services Tax : Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed Mag Filter's petition challenging CGST audit for FY 2017-22 despite earlier proceedings unde...

January 16, 2025 1599 Views 0 comment Print


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West Bengal GST Audit Deadline Extended to 22nd August 2025

Goods and Services Tax : West Bengal extends the GST audit completion deadline for the 2021-2022 period to August 22, 2025, due to delays in document submi...

July 4, 2025 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of WBGST Audit Deadline in West Bengal

Goods and Services Tax : West Bengal extends WBGST audit completion deadline to October 30, 2024, for cases commenced between July 1 and July 30, 2024....

September 30, 2024 804 Views 0 comment Print

Guideline about conduct of GST Audit-reg

Goods and Services Tax : Detailed guidelines for conducting GST audits in Maharashtra, including desk review, team formation, and audit monitoring for FY 2...

July 9, 2024 2430 Views 0 comment Print

Measures for Effective GST Audit and Revenue Optimization

Goods and Services Tax : Government of Karnataka issued a circular outlining measures for effective GST audit and revenue optimization. The circular highli...

June 13, 2023 1614 Views 0 comment Print

WBGST: Extension of period for completion of GST Audit

Goods and Services Tax : Extension of period for completion of Audit as per the proviso to sub-section (4) of section 65 of the WBGST Act, 2017 for the per...

July 11, 2022 1017 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in GST Audit

Section 65 GST Audit: Understanding ‘Commencement’ and 3+6 Month Time Limit

February 12, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print

Courts have clarified that audit limitation begins when records are made available or audit is instituted, whichever is later. Open-ended audits without valid extension are challengeable.

Mandatory Preceding Year Audit Details Introduced for UDIN Generation by ICAI

December 23, 2025 1398 Views 0 comment Print

UDIN generation now requires disclosure of preceding year audit details for specific audit categories. The update strengthens audit traceability while ensuring confidentiality of member data.

Table-wise Technical Analysis of GSTR-9 (GST Annual Return)

December 15, 2025 5145 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains each table of GSTR-9 and why it is crucial during GST audits and scrutiny. The key takeaway is that table-wise accuracy and reconciliation are essential to avoid notices and disputes.

GST Audit Checklist

December 13, 2025 12666 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Checklist Explained: Compliance Failures That Trigger Tax, ITC Reversal & Deemed Supplies; GST Audit Reveals ITC Risks Due to Section 16, Rule 42/43 & RCM Non-Compliance; GST Audit Checklist: Why Incorrect Classification, LUT Lapses & Export Errors Invite Scrutiny; GST Audit Findings Explained: Vendor Payment Delays, Capital Goods Sale & ITC Reversal Issues; […]

GST Audit (GSTR-9/9C): Cause for Errors and Litigation

December 9, 2025 6486 Views 0 comment Print

Discover common mistakes in GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C filings and learn strategies to prevent scrutiny, penalties, and disputes with thorough reconciliations and documentation.

Gujarat HC Puts Hold on GST Show-Cause Notices Issued After Audit Deadline

September 15, 2025 828 Views 0 comment Print

The Gujarat High Court has issued an interim order restraining final action on GST show-cause notices against Hubergroup India. The court’s decision is based on a challenge to the notices, which were issued following a GST audit that was not completed within the statutory nine-month period as mandated by the GST Act.

GST Audit Without Section 65(3) Notice Is Invalid: HP HC

September 15, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

HP High Court stays a GST audit against Saboo Tor Pvt. Ltd., citing the state’s failure to issue the mandatory 15-day pre-audit notice as required by Section 65(3) of the GST Act.

Reconciling E-Way Bill Data with GSTR-9C Turnover

September 14, 2025 7746 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to handling GST audit notices for mismatches between E-Way Bill data and GSTR-9C turnover. Learn how to prepare a reconciliation statement.

Complexities of GST Departmental Audit: A Judicial Analysis

September 11, 2025 5931 Views 0 comment Print

Recent court rulings establish key procedural safeguards for GST audits. Learn how courts are enforcing mandatory pre-audit notices and fair hearings to protect taxpayer rights.

Delhi HC Stops CGST Action as Audit Report Finalized Before Petitioner’s Reply

September 3, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC intervened in a GST dispute, staying proceedings against Dhruv Medicos Pvt. Ltd. The Court noted that the audit report was finalized before the petitioner submitted its reply, raising Rule 101(4) compliance issues.

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