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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 114 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 105 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 87 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 192 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 267 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 201 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 804 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 135 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 135 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 231 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 36 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 12264 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


GST on computer software supplied to public funded research institutions

April 21, 2022 4446 Views 0 comment Print

In re Keysight Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) The Notification No.45/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 14.11.2017 and Notification No.45/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 14.11.2017 stipulates the rate of CGST / IGST @ 5%, if the goods of computer software is supplied to public funded research institutions subject to fulfillment of the conditions prescribed under column […]

Detention, Seizure and confiscation of goods & conveyances in transit

April 21, 2022 42849 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the detention, seizure, and confiscation of goods and conveyances in transit under the Goods and Services Tax Act. Learn about the provisions and penalties involved.

What to exclude From the turnover for E- Invoicing? Can anyone opt for E- Invoicing Voluntarily?

April 21, 2022 16953 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 48(4) of CGST Rules 2017 notifies certain class of suppliers who are required to undertake E-Invoicing procedure for issuance of a tax invoice. This rule was inserted w.e.f. 13.12.2019 vide Notification No. 68/2019 dt: 13.12.2019.

ITC can be Availed on IGST Paid on Imports for both Intra & Inter-State Sales: AAR

April 21, 2022 4578 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant is already having the registration in the State of Telangana with GSTIN: 36AAACE5313K1ZS which will cover all taxable transactions. So there is no need to obtain registration in the state in which goods are imported if the said goods are directly sold from the port of importation to the customers located across different states in India.

Clarification in respect of certain GST related issues

April 20, 2022 7629 Views 1 comment Print

Whether the first proviso to section 54(3) of UPSGST / CGST Act, prohibiting refund of unutilized ITC is applicable in case of exports of goods which are having NIL rate of export duty.

Notice based on difference in ST 3 vs. 26AS – All you need to know

April 20, 2022 51723 Views 5 comments Print

Introduction In the recent times, it has been observed that CGST department has been issuing show-cause notices (SCN) in bulk mainly w.r.t FY 15-16 & 16-17 seeking to demand service tax on the differential amounts as determined based on the turnover/receipts disclosed in the ST 3 i.e., service tax returns and the receipts reported in […]

Benefit of concessional rate of GST on Works Contract for Excavation Work

April 20, 2022 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Since the major part of the work order, i.e., about 91%, is ‘Earth Work, the said work order of JV qualifies for the benefit of exemption under Sr. No. 3A of the Notification No. 12/2017-CTR dt. 08.06.2017, as amended by Notification No. 2/2018-CTR dt 25.01.2018, i.e. GST rate is NIL as Sr. no. 3 of Eleventh Schedule of Article 243G of the Constitution

GST on work contract for Earth Work such as Excavation for Tunnel etc

April 20, 2022 10227 Views 0 comment Print

As per stages of completion of work, Ai raising invoice to GMIDC, Aurangabad and on the same basis, as a JV member, applicant is raising invoice to N. Applicant, as a Ai member has got work order consisting of Earth Work such as Excavation for Tunnel, removing of excavated stuff, providing steel support, rock bolting, reinforcement, fixing of chain link, cement concerting etc. wherein total earth work is approximately 91%, construction work being around 9% wherein transfer of property is involved.

Salient features of Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty or Late Fee Act, 2022

April 20, 2022 15678 Views 1 comment Print

Maharashtra Settlement Arrears Tax, Interest, Penalty Late Fee Act, 2022 shall be applicable for the settlement of arrears of tax, interest, penalty and late fee under the various Acts administered by the Department. Arrears of tax, interest, penalty or late fee for the periods ending upto 30th June 2017

HC Quashes Vague order cancelling GST Registration

April 20, 2022 3303 Views 0 comment Print

HC observed that show cause notices, referred to above, and the impugned order are as vague as anything. The issue is now covered by the decision of this Court in the case of Aggarwal Dyeing and Printing Works vs. State of Gujarat & 2 Ors., Special Civil Application No.18860 of 2021, decided on 24.02.2022.

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