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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 West Bengal AAR held that hookah, whether tobacco or herbal, is not covered under Clause 6(b) of Schedule II as it is inhaled and not ingested. It ruled that hookah supply is a composite supply of goods and taxable at higher GST rates.
The applicant sought advance ruling on composite supply and ITC reversal for bundled beverage mixes with free accessories. The Authority admitted the application but disposed it as withdrawn after the applicant cited commercial unviability.
GSTAT held that although profiteering of ₹1.70 crore was computed, the developer had passed on ₹2.02 crore to home-buyers. With compliance under Section 171 CGST established, no penalty was imposed, though interest must be paid.
The Tribunal accepted the DGAP report finding no extra ITC benefit after GST implementation and held that Section 171 was not violated.
The Rajasthan High Court held that grant of affiliation is a statutory and regulatory function, not a business activity under the CGST Act. Affiliation fees were ruled not to constitute consideration, making GST levy unsustainable.
The High Court set aside a GST assessment order as no personal hearing was granted, even though notices were uploaded on the portal. The matter was remanded subject to 25% payment of disputed tax.
The Court permitted filing of a statutory appeal against a Section 73 GST assessment after rectification was rejected. Relief was granted on condition of depositing 25% of the disputed tax.
The Court sought explanation for delay in operationalizing the GSTAT even after members were appointed. It directed a senior-level affidavit detailing steps to make the Tribunal fully functional.
The High Court set aside cancellation of GST registration due to non-filing of returns and directed restoration upon payment of all statutory dues. The ruling emphasizes revenue interest and compliance.
The Kerala High Court held that a time-barred appeal under Section 107 cannot be bypassed through a writ petition. Disputed issues of service of orders were found unsuitable for writ jurisdiction.
