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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 was whether waste remediation services are taxable under GST. The Authority held that although classifiable under SAC 9994, the services qualify as pure services and are exempt. It clarified that services linked to municipal functions are eligible for exemption.
The issue involved GST classification and rate on rice bran oil. The application was withdrawn after a government notification clarified the applicable tax, and no ruling was given on merits.
The AAR held that advance ruling cannot be sought on services received by the applicant. Since tax liability lies with the supplier, the application was not maintainable and was withdrawn.
The issue was whether export value includes freight, insurance, and duties. The AAR held all such costs under DDP must be included in transaction value for IGST payment.
The Court held that failure to personally serve notice before cancelling GST registration violated principles of natural justice. It directed reconsideration of the case on merits, emphasizing fairness in procedural compliance.
The issue was whether a single show cause notice can cover multiple years. The Court held such composite notices invalid and directed issuance of separate notices.
The Tribunal held that even a marginal increase in ITC must be passed on to buyers. Failure resulted in refund liability with interest under Section 171. The ruling confirms that interest is payable from the date of excess collection. Arguments to defer interest to project completion were rejected.
The case confirms that an increase in ITC must result in price reduction for buyers. The Tribunal found profiteering where such benefit was not passed on, directing refund with interest.
The Court held that cancellation for non-filing of returns may be reconsidered if pending returns and dues are cleared. It directed authorities to evaluate restoration upon compliance with Rule 22.
The Court held that cancellation due to non-filing of returns can be reconsidered if the taxpayer complies with Rule 22 requirements. It directed authorities to examine restoration upon payment of dues.
