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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


GST Audit and Adjudication – Some Issues and Concerns

March 2, 2024 5805 Views 1 comment Print

Explore key concerns in GST audit and adjudication, from scrutiny challenges to show cause notices. Learn how CBIC can make the process fairer and efficient.

Essentials of GST Audit: Types, Forms and Procedures

January 25, 2024 11679 Views 2 comments Print

Discover intricacies of GST audit – from types and forms to procedures involved. Explore Section 65 and Section 66 audits, notices, reports, and compliance details

Effective Practices for GST Department Audit: Tips for Smooth Compliance

January 2, 2024 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Discover essential tips for handling GST department audits efficiently. Learn about legal provisions, preparations, good practices, and expert strategies to ensure a smooth compliance process

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

December 25, 2023 25983 Views 0 comment Print

U.P. Tax Bar Association requests Finance Minister for extension of GST Annual Return filing deadline due to ongoing proceedings and extensive engagements. Urgent relief sought until March 31, 2024.

GST Audit Path To Compliance

November 17, 2023 2703 Views 0 comment Print

GST Audit: The Path to Compliance. Find out how GST revolutionizes India’s markets and simplifies tax laws – Keyphrase: GST Audit Path To Compliance

Special Audit in GST- All You Want to Know

November 17, 2023 15120 Views 3 comments Print

GST Audit: All You Want to Know. Learn about compliance obligations & important principles of the GST Act & rules for taxpayers. Special Audit in GST.

Demystifying GST Audits and Annual Returns under CGST Act

October 14, 2023 3174 Views 0 comment Print

Explore GST audit and annual return filing under CGST Act, including types of audits, forms, persons liable, and late fee implications.

GST Audit cannot be conducted after winding up of business

September 9, 2023 4833 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that, that Section 65 (GST Audit by tax authorities) applies only to registered businesses and concluded that authorities cannot conduct audits for businesses that have closed and further clarified that there is no barring in initiating proceeding under Section 73 and 74 of the CGST Act.

Section 65 GST audit cannot be conducted after closure of business

September 4, 2023 24735 Views 1 comment Print

Analysis of Tvl. Raja Stores Vs Assistant Commissioner (ST) ruling by the Madras High Court. Learn why a GST audit can’t be conducted on a closed business.

GST departmental audit (under section 65) – Legal Provision & Checklist

August 20, 2023 20937 Views 0 comment Print

Understand legal provisions and requirements of a departmental GST audit. This checklist outlines steps to ensure compliance during audit process, including sales, purchases, reconciliations, and required documentation.

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