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Late Fee vs General Penalty: Has the Madras High Court Drawn a Line Between Delayed Filing and Non-Filing of Returns?

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that complete failure to file the annual return can attract both late fee under Section 47 and general ...

June 12, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

Ex-Parte GST Assessment Quashed as Taxpayer Was Given Only One Day to Reply

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court held that granting only one day's time to respond to a show cause notice violates principles of natural j...

June 12, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Denial of Cross-Examination Not Fatal to GST Fraudulent ITC Proceedings: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that cross-examination is not an absolute right in GST adjudication. Where allegations of fraudulent IT...

June 12, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You File First?

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns confusion regarding the purpose and sequencing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B filings. The key takeaway is that GSTR-1 s...

June 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

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 264 Views 0 comment Print


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CAAS Urges Responsible AI Use in GST Administration

CA, CS, CMA : CAAS suggested that while favourable outcomes may be automated, adverse actions should require a named officer's approval supporte...

June 12, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

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 792 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 852 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Upholds both GST Late Fee & Penalty for Non-Filing of GSTR-9  

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that failure to file the annual return in Form GSTR-9 attracts late fee under Section 47(2) of the CGST...

June 12, 2026 123 Views 0 comment Print

Healthcare Services Through Partner Hospital Eligible for GST Exemption: Karnataka HC

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court held that healthcare services remain exempt even when delivered through another hospital under a revenue-sharing ar...

June 12, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

FIR alleging non payment of dues in NCLT liquidation proceedings was quashed

Goods and Services Tax : FIR registered against officials and the liquidator of Punj Lloyd Ltd. (PLL), which alleged non‑payment of subcontractor d...

June 12, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Cannot Be Denied Solely for Absence of Lorry Receipts & Weighment Slips: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether ITC could be denied solely because the taxpayer failed to produce lorry receipts and weighment slips despite...

June 12, 2026 132 Views 0 comment Print

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 228 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTAT Mumbai Issues Notice on Operational Launch & Appeal Filing

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT Mumbai Bench has officially commenced functioning, making it mandatory for taxpayers within its jurisdiction to file appeals...

June 12, 2026 18 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

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 12255 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 642 Views 0 comment Print


Provisions of Inspection, Search, Seizure & Arrest under GST

May 25, 2022 43653 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the provisions of inspection, search, seizure & arrest under GST. Learn about the changes and amendments in the GST Act,2017.

Govt to share details of Commercial Rent/Lease Deed to curb evasion of GST

May 25, 2022 2436 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Revenue Department to share data of Commercial Rent/Lease Deed with Haryana Excise and Taxation Department to curb evasion of GST

Gurugugram CA arrest by GST Dept. – Submission by Dept. in Court

May 25, 2022 91173 Views 0 comment Print

CGST, Gurugram (Anti Evasion) Vs Gaurav Dhir (Chief Judicial Magistrate, District Courts, Gurugram) U/s 132(1)) r/w 132(1)(b)(C)(e)(f) CGST Act 2017 Date of Arrest: 18.05.2022 Involvement: lllegal availment of GST refund amounting to Rs. 7,60,89,626/- File No. GEXCOM/AEVRFN/77/2022 AE-O/OCOMMR-CGST-GURUGRAM APPLICATION SEEKING 14 DAYS JUDICIAL REMAND OF THE ACCUSED GAURAV DHIR 1. Brief facts of the case […]

GST: Deposit of tax during the course of search, inspection or investigation

May 25, 2022 11526 Views 0 comment Print

Instances have been noticed where some of the taxpayers after voluntarily depositing GST liability through DRC-03 have alleged use of force and coercion by the officers for making ‘recovery’ during the course of search or inspection or investigation.

Gurugram Refund Case & Arrest of 2 CAs- Govt Transfer GST officers

May 25, 2022 5850 Views 0 comment Print

Government has transferred Gurugram CGST Commissioner Ms. Meenu Kumarr, Additional Commissioner Shri Paul Rajendra Lakra & Shri Abhinav Yadav and Deputy Commissioner Shri Ankit Agrawal. F.No .422011/01/2022-Ad.II Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs *** North Block, New Delhi Dated the 25th May, 2022 Office Order No. […]

Year End Closure Guide for Accountants & Management – March’2022

May 25, 2022 31269 Views 0 comment Print

Ensure a smooth year-end closure for accountants and management with our comprehensive guide. Learn about TDS deductions, stock verification, and more.

Can CA be arrested- Section 69 vs. Section 132 of CGST Act

May 24, 2022 34026 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding the arrest provisions under GST Law: Section 69 vs. Section 132 of the CGST Act. Learn about the safeguards and limits.

Instructions regarding processing of applications for registration in FORM GST REG 01

May 24, 2022 2760 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to the notice of the Head Office that few Proper Officers in the State are insisting on personal appearances or seeking extraneous information from the applicants seeking fresh registration under GST.

GST payable on Sale of second hand or used Paintings

May 24, 2022 4860 Views 0 comment Print

In re Saffron Art Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question 1:- Classification of second hand or used ‘Paintings’ [Section 97(2) (a)] Answer: – The ‘Paintings are classifiable under Heading 9701 of the GST Tariff. Question 2:- Whether for determination of the liability to pay tax on the sale of second hand or used ‘Paintings’, the applicant can apply […]

AAR Maharashtra allows Withdrawal of application by Citi Buildcon Pvt Ltd

May 24, 2022 1065 Views 0 comment Print

In re Citi Buildcon Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) The present application has been filed under Section 97 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Maharashtra Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 [hereinafter referred to as ‘the CGST Act and MGST Act’ respectively] by M/s. Citi Buildcon Private Limited, the applicant, […]

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