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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
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 : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
The High Court set aside GST registration cancellation where fraud was alleged without evidence or particulars. It held that vague notices and bald orders violate natural justice.
The law now permits deduction of post-supply discounts even if decided later. This eases commercial flexibility and reduces valuation disputes.
The Budget combines strong capital spending with wide-ranging tax simplification measures. The key takeaway is reduced litigation and easier compliance without compromising fiscal discipline.
The proposed GST amendments simplify post-sale discount rules, expand refund benefits, and correct place-of-supply provisions. The changes aim to reduce litigation, improve cash flow, and align GST with global practices.
The Budget proposes removal of Section 13(8)(b), ending supplier-location-based taxation for intermediary services. The key takeaway is that exports will become zero-rated while imports will attract GST under RCM.
The Budget 2026 changes overhaul customs duty structures by moving rates into the tariff and pruning exemptions. The key takeaway is greater predictability, fewer notifications, and phased withdrawal or extension of concessions.
Gross GST collections touched ₹1.93 lakh crore in January 2026, supported by robust growth in IGST from imports. The figures indicate steady tax buoyancy despite higher cumulative refunds.
Even after the sunset clause, anti-profiteering obligations continue through tribunals and policy directions, leaving businesses exposed to uncertainty due to the lack of clear methodology.
Industry expects higher exemption limits, revised slabs, and expanded deductions to increase disposable income and improve voluntary tax compliance.
Appellate authorities could not summarily dismiss applications without verifying the actual submissions made by the taxpayer as for service exporters, FIRCs and BRCs were the gold standard for proving that services were exported, and proceeds were realized in convertible foreign exchange.
