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Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...
Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...
Fema / RBI : The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact o...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the fundamentals of GST, including CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST. It also highlights how these classifications i...
CA, CS, CMA : GST disputes are increasing, creating substantial opportunities for Chartered Accountants in audits, adjudication, appeals, and ta...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
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 : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...
Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...
Corporate Law : The Court held that a purchasing dealer can rely on a sellers valid registration at the time of purchase. ITC cannot be denied mer...
Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
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% ...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
The issue involved cancellation for non-filing of returns during the pandemic. The Court held that registration can be restored subject to filing returns and payment of dues.
The Court addressed whether cancellation for non-filing of returns can be reversed after compliance. It held that authorities may restore registration if returns are filed and dues cleared as per Rule 22(4).
Writ Maintainable in Contract Dispute Where State Action Found Arbitrary; GST Rate Revision During Contract Execution Must Be Compensated: Court; Denial of GST Differential Refund Held Discriminatory Against Contractor;
Jyoti Tar Products Private Limited & Anr. Vs Deputy Commissioner (Calcutta High Court) The writ petition challenged a show cause notice dated June 18, 2025 issued under Section 74 of the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, along with a subsequent adjudication order dated November 04, 2025. The dispute arose from allegations that […]
Many taxpayers wrongly assume paying GST on sale value is sufficient when selling capital goods. The law requires comparing reduced ITC with transaction tax, and failure leads to tax demands and interest liability.
The Court held that invoking Section 74 without alleging fraud or suppression makes the notice invalid. The key takeaway is that proper allegations are mandatory for serious GST proceedings.
Learn why GST law restricts transfer of cash balances involving SGST and Cess under PMT-09. Understand permitted routes and how to stay compliant while optimizing cash flow.
Late fees for GSTR-9 cannot be recovered without prior determination. The article clarifies why direct recovery actions violate statutory provisions and natural justice.
Hostel accommodation is exempt only if rent and duration conditions are met. The article explains when GST at 18% applies and when exemption is available.
The Court held that payments made during inspections may indicate coercion. Voluntariness requires free consent and proper opportunity, not pressure.
