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Ship-to GSTIN Mandatory for Bill-to/Ship-to E-Way Bills from 1 August 2026: GSTN

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has made Ship-to GSTIN compulsory for Bill-to/Ship-to transactions from 1 August 2026. Businesses must update ERP systems and...

July 6, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

Does GST Payment During Section 65 Audit Automatically Attract Section 74 Proceedings?

Goods and Services Tax : Payment of GST during a Section 65 audit does not automatically invoke Section 74. The department must independently establish fra...

July 6, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

GST Department Audit under Section 65 of CGST Act 2017

Goods and Services Tax : Section 65 empowers GST authorities to conduct audits of registered taxpayers based on risk and compliance parameters. Understandi...

June 1, 2026 6582 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit Across Multiple Years Cannot Automatically Justify Section 74 Invocation

Goods and Services Tax : Centralized GST audits covering several years and registrations have raised concerns about misuse of extended limitation under Sec...

May 27, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

GST Department Audit under Section 65: Common Audit Issues

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains common objections raised during GST departmental audits under Section 65, including ITC mismatches, GSTR reco...

May 16, 2026 1374 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 2178 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 12441 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 25983 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 11925 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 21726 Views 0 comment Print


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GST Audit Valid After Registration Cancellation as Audit Relates to Period of Registration

Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that Section 65 audit proceedings can be initiated even after GST registration is cancelled if the audi...

June 5, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Anticipatory Bail Allowed as No Specific Allegations Linked CA to Share Transfer Fraud

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court granted anticipatory bail to a Chartered Accountant accused in a share transfer fraud case, observing tha...

May 12, 2026 2490 Views 0 comment Print

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 1128 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 1218 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 1008 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 1344 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 921 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 2826 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 1833 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 1086 Views 0 comment Print


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

September 3, 2025 1008 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.

Step-by-Step guidelines of GST Audit, Adjudication and Appeal Process

August 23, 2025 4275 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to GST audit, adjudication, and appeal processes. Understand the steps, legal provisions, and strategies for managing compliance and minimizing penalties.

Calcutta High Court Restricts Re-Audits by Central GST Authorities

August 5, 2025 16095 Views 0 comment Print

The Calcutta High Court has restricted Central GST authorities from re-auditing periods already covered by a prior audit, citing Section 65(7) of the GST Act.

Preparing for a GST Audit: detailed guidelines and documentation checklist

August 1, 2025 5304 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to effectively prepare for a GST departmental audit. This guide covers key reconciliations, required documents, and strategies for managing tax demands.

West Bengal GST Audit Deadline Extended to 22nd August 2025

July 4, 2025 1344 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal extends the GST audit completion deadline for the 2021-2022 period to August 22, 2025, due to delays in document submission.

Behind the Scenes of GST: The Power Audits – Sections 65 & 66

June 17, 2025 2649 Views 0 comment Print

Sections 65 & 66 of GST: Routine audits ensure accuracy, while special audits tackle complex cases, safeguarding revenue and promoting transparency.

Preparing for a GST Department Audit: Key Steps & Focus

May 14, 2025 3132 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the essential steps for GST audit preparation, including document review, return reconciliation, common auditor focus areas, and compliance checks.

Unraveling Section 66 of CGST Act: When Taxman Calls for a Special Audit

May 7, 2025 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Understand Section 66 of CGST Act covering Special Audits. Learn when triggered, who conducts it, timelines, taxpayer rights, costs, and consequences.

Commissioner can Conduct GST Audits Without Restrictions on Frequency or Time

January 16, 2025 1764 Views 0 comment Print

Punjab & Haryana High Court dismissed Mag Filter’s petition challenging CGST audit for FY 2017-22 despite earlier proceedings under Section 73 of CGST Act.

Section 65 of CGST Act: A Comprehensive Guide to GST Audits by Tax Authorities

December 20, 2024 35127 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about GST audits under Section 65 of the CGST Act, covering provisions, timelines, documents required, audit scope, and compliance measures.

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