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Why GST Authorities Cannot Retain Redemption Fine After Dropping Section 130 Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis explains why a redemption fine under Section 130(2) cannot be sustained once authorities conclude that Section 130 l...

June 12, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

Can Section 74 Be Invoked for Form 26AS & GSTR-1 Mismatches?

Goods and Services Tax : The article questions the use of Section 74 for mere reconciliation differences between Form 26AS and GSTR-1. The key takeaway is ...

June 12, 2026 1623 Views 0 comment Print

Section 122(1A), Penalty on Partners & Double Jeopardy Debate: Is Article 20(2) Really Irrelevant?

Goods and Services Tax : The debate examines why GST penalties under Section 122(1A) may survive a direct challenge under Article 20(2). The key takeaway i...

June 11, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Quashes GST Registration Cancellation as REG-31 Notice Was Not Issued

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation proceedings for Rule 10A violations must be initiated through FORM GST REG-31, which grants thirt...

June 11, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

ITC on Factory Canteen Services Allowed Only for Employer-Borne Cost of Regular Employees

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka AAR held that ITC on statutory canteen services is available only to the extent of expenses actually borne by the em...

June 11, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Representation on procedural issues in filing of appeals before GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...

June 11, 2026 693 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Tops GST Growth Rankings Due to Strong Compliance & Enforcement Drive

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...

June 6, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Issue GSTAT FAQ as Filing Procedures Continue to Cause Confusion: MGATBA

Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...

June 4, 2026 3003 Views 1 comment Print

CA Certificate Format for Non-Requirement of GST Registration for Securities Trading

Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...

May 22, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on ITC denial for supplier defaults, Rule 37A & 180-day reversal

Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...

May 11, 2026 5268 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Consolidated GST SCN for Six Years Unsustainable: Kerala HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Kerala High Court set aside a consolidated notice issued for FY 2019-20 to 2024-25. It held that separate notices must be issu...

June 11, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Coercive GST Recovery Stayed as Section 73 Demand Sought to Override Sanctioned Refund Orders: Orissa HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court granted interim protection after observing that proceedings under Section 73 appeared to nullify refund orders sanctione...

June 11, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Partners Liable for GST Penalty if They Benefited from Tax Evasion: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Gauhati High Court held that partners who retained benefits from GST violations and acted behind such transactions can be pena...

June 11, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Cannot Be Denied Merely Due to Supplier’s Failure to Deposit GST: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that denial of input tax credit cannot be justified solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax, where ...

June 11, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Directs GSTAT Appeal as Tribunal Became Functional & Filing Timelines Were Extended

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that writ petitions need not continue once the GSTAT becomes operational and statutory appeal timelines are availab...

June 11, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTN Extends Timeline for ‘Ship To GSTIN’ & E-Way Bill Closure Implementation

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 ...

June 9, 2026 12039 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Mandates GST Returns & E-Way Bills for Operational Creditors Filing Section 9 Cases

Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...

June 4, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of May, 2026

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% ...

June 1, 2026 639 Views 0 comment Print

West Bengal Clarifies E-Way Bill Requirement as Intra-State Goods Above Rs. 50000 Need Mandatory Compliance from June 2026

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...

May 25, 2026 4467 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Advisory on Enhancements in e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal

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...

May 21, 2026 18438 Views 0 comment Print


GST registration cancellation – Availment of wrong remedy by petitioner – HC directs petitioner to file a fresh application for revocation

September 19, 2022 1863 Views 0 comment Print

Whether revocation of cancellation of GST registration can be allowed even after the statutory time limit given and extended time limit by authority has been expired due to Covid-19 Pandemic all over the world?

Interest on delayed GST payment leviable on net liability

September 19, 2022 2538 Views 0 comment Print

Whether interest on delayed GST payment as per section 50 of CGST Act, 2017 can be levied on gross tax liability instead of net liability?

Inadvertent human error in E way bill cannot lead to proceedings & penalties

September 19, 2022 5817 Views 0 comment Print

Maharaja Cables (C/O Maxwell Logistic Pvt Ltd)  Vs Commissioner (GST) State Tax Indore (M.P.) (Madhya Pradesh High Court) HC held that inadvertent human error in generating E way bill cannot lead to proceedings and penalties under Section 129 of CGST Act, 2017. A tax invoice was generated which reflected the destination as well as the […]

GST Refund: Exclude Period from 01.03.2020 to 28.02.2022 for limitation – HC

September 19, 2022 4227 Views 0 comment Print

HC directs exclusion of period from 1st March 2020 to 28th February 2022, for limitation period computation for filing GST refund application

GST Evasion: Bail cancelled for violating bail conditions

September 19, 2022 1458 Views 0 comment Print

CGST Vs. Mohd. Sabahuddin (Patiala House Court) Considering that accused has admittedly not joined investigation pursuant to summons dated 19.04.2022 and 29.04.2022 and admittedly did not drop the Google pin location, therefore, has violated condition No.1 and 2 of bail order dated 17.02.2022 of Ld. Predecessor of this Court. Furthermore, since proper reasoning has been […]

GST: Distinction cannot be made between a working day and holiday in matters pertaining to detention of goods

September 19, 2022 2934 Views 0 comment Print

Since in matters of interception, seizure and detention, the GST Department did not recognise the concept of ‘working day’ and ‘holiday’, therefore, the order of detention was necessarily to be issued prior to the 7th day from date of detention/seizure of the conveyance/consignment in question, to validate both the interception and the SCN.

GST refund claim sanctioned but not released due to technical glitches

September 19, 2022 1722 Views 0 comment Print

HC Held that already sanctioned GST refund not released due to technical glitches in the GST portal. Court directed the department to deal with the refund claim and, if eligible, pay back the refund claim with interest

CBIC asks officers to refrain from unduly summoning CMD/CEOs

September 19, 2022 6315 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC instructs GST officers to refrain from mechanically summoning CMD/CEOs and avoid routine arrests. Guidelines ensure arrests are based on credible material and ‘reason to believe. Industry welcomes clarity on summons issuance, limiting calls to senior officials, and emphasizes adherence to the instructions for a fair process. Author provides insights on these crucial directives.

Suo moto cancellation of GST registration – Reasons, Withdrawal & Actions to Activate

September 19, 2022 42531 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Suo Moto cancellation of GST registration – Reasons, Withdrawal & Actions to Activate. Learn about the grounds for initiation, withdrawal procedures, and steps to reactivate. Understand the impact on businesses and the latest notices issued by the GST department. Stay compliant and informed to navigate the complexities of GST registration effectively.

Better utilize AI, data-analytics & other technologies to identify tax evasion

September 18, 2022 1656 Views 0 comment Print

We need to better utilize AI, data-analytics, IoT and other technologies to identify fraudulent practices, such as detection of tax evasion and better train officials on these aspects : Nirmala Sitharaman

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