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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 84 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 1218 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 291 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 153 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 306 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 672 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 3000 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 114 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 108 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 441 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 11973 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 4446 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 18435 Views 0 comment Print


GST Registration cannot be cancelled without Hearing Opportunity with specific date & time

August 13, 2022 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Jinesh Associates Vs Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Karnataka High Court) Proviso to Section 29(2) of Karnataka Goods and Services Tax Act specifically observes that there shall be no cancellation of GST registration without giving an opportunity of being heard. Accordingly, during the course of proceedings relating to cancellation of registration, there is a statutory mandate […]

How to report under Clause 44 of Form 3CD Tax Audit Report

August 13, 2022 89106 Views 9 comments Print

Clause 44 of Form 3CD Tax Audit Report which required information regarding expenses on the basis of applicability of GST.

Claim of 18% GST on house rent for tenants is Misleading: Govt

August 13, 2022 4866 Views 0 comment Print

Govt clarified on 18% GST on house rent for tenants as follows:- – Renting of residential unit taxable only when it is rented to business entity – No GST when it is rented to private person for personal use – No GST even if proprietor or partner of firm rents residence for personal use Govt […]

दाल मिलों के बाय-प्रोडक्ट के कर मुक्त होने के संबंध में भ्रम की स्थिति

August 12, 2022 2451 Views 1 comment Print

इस सर्कूलर में यह कहा गया है कि दलहन की मीलिंग के दौरान निर्मित होने वाले बाय-प्रोडक्ट्स जैसे कि छिलका, खंडा एवं चूरी पर जीएसटी लागू है अथवा नहीं। इस संबंध में प्राप्त हुए रिप्रजेन्टेशन के तारतम्य में क्लेरिफिकेशन जारी किये जा रहे हैं।

CGST Mumbai (South) Commissionerate busts Rs. 455 Crore fake GST invoice racket

August 12, 2022 1434 Views 0 comment Print

Officers of CGST Mumbai South Commissionerate have busted a fake GST invoice racket, which was used to avail & pass on fake GST Input Tax Credit (ITC) of around Rs. 27.59 crore, on bogus invoices of Rs 455 Crores, and have arrested the director of M/s Ammy International Journal (OPC) Private Limited.

New Functionalities for Taxpayers on GST Portal (July, 2022)

August 12, 2022 11481 Views 0 comment Print

1. GST Registration 1  Allow taxpayer to enter multiple trade names Earlier only a single Trade Name was being captured during New Registrations and subsequent amendment in core field for Normal Taxpayer on the Portal. Now taxpayers have been provided with an option to provide up to 9 additional trade names for a single GSTIN […]

Advance ruling cannot be given on applicability of GST on Donation

August 12, 2022 8172 Views 0 comment Print

In re Mercara Downs Golf Club (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether the donation amount is taxable under GST or not? If taxable whether the rate of GST applicable on the said donation is 18% or not? Advance ruling can be sought under Section 97 only for supply of goods or services or both being undertaken or […]

No GST on Service of educating & training farmers related to agro forestry

August 12, 2022 5877 Views 0 comment Print

In re Avani infosoft Private Limited (GST AAR Karnataka) From the scope of work it is seen that the applicant through their mara mitras not only educate and train farmers with regard to agro forestry through scientific research and knowledge, but are also involved in hand holding the farmers from recording demand for saplings, picking up […]

GST on parts & accessories suitable for use solely with hearing aids

August 12, 2022 7803 Views 0 comment Print

The parts & accessories of hearing aids are covered specifically under heading 9021 9010 and thus merit classification under the said heading.

GST rate depends on nature of activity performed & not on form of agreement

August 12, 2022 2202 Views 0 comment Print

The form of the agreement is not important, but its nature/ substance has to be seen to arrive at the correct conclusions. The clear-cut demarcation of activities to each cost center demonstrates the intention of the contracting parties that each cost center is independent supply center undertaking either the supply of goods or supply of services.

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