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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


Clarification on refund of GST wrongfully collected & paid

April 20, 2022 10965 Views 0 comment Print

Refund under section 77 of the UPSGST Act / section: 19 of the IGST Act would not be available where the taxpayer has made tax adjustment through issuance of Credit note under section 34 of the UPSGST Act in respect of the said transaction’

SOP for processing Reimbursement of SGST on films

April 20, 2022 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Government from time to time has provided for reimbursement of SGST on specific films (hereinafter read as films). Various representations have been received both from the trade and the field formations to provide for a uniform procedure to apply for such reimbursements.

Revocation of cancellation of GST registration – Cancelled due to non-filing of Returns

April 19, 2022 4692 Views 0 comment Print

Tahura Enterprise Vs Union of India (Gujarat High Court) HC take notice of the fact that the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs extended the time limit for filing application for revocation of cancellation of registration and the limitation for all the orders passed on or before 12.06.2020 was to effectively commence from 31.08.2020. […]

HC Quashes non-speaking orders under GST in Form GST-DRC-07

April 19, 2022 5181 Views 0 comment Print

HC set aside the demand order passed in Form DRC-07 by the Revenue Department, on the grounds of non-speaking order. All the relevant aspects of the matter were not considered and were not reflected in order.

Levy of GST on Mining Royalty

April 19, 2022 82083 Views 7 comments Print

Understanding the GST implications on mining royalty: Is it a service or supply of goods? Discover the legal complexities and judicial rulings on this issue.

Weekly newsletter from Chairman, CBIC dated 18/04/2022

April 18, 2022 1140 Views 0 comment Print

Time management is often the most crucial attribute of successful individuals and for most efficient organizations. This week, in order to have a better understanding of time taken for various Customs processes, the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2022 was released. The study covered 15 major Customs formations and was complemented with a number of local TRSs.

Guidelines for conduct of personal hearing in virtual mode under GST/VAT

April 18, 2022 9135 Views 0 comment Print

In any proceedings before Appellate Authority/ Adjudicating Authority the appellant/respondent, shall give his consent to avail facility of personal hearing before such authority, through Video conferencing at the time of filing his appeal or immediately after issuance of this instruction, in case pending appeals/adjudication matter. He should also indicate his e-mail address for correspondence, etc.

School building for use by State Government for education cannot be considered a commercial building

April 18, 2022 4539 Views 0 comment Print

Revenue submits that said civil structure may be used for commerce or business. We hold that a School building will be used by State Government for education and cannot be considered a commercial building.

Fire Station cannot be considered a commercial building: AAR

April 18, 2022 1599 Views 0 comment Print

AAR hold that a fire station will be used for fire services function as envisaged in schedule twelfth of our Constitution and cannot be considered a commercial building.

CBIC: Why we celebrate the failures as success & crack poor jokes in GST

April 18, 2022 8763 Views 3 comments Print

Discover the CBIC perspective on celebrating failures as success & cracking poor jokes in GST. Uncover the truth behind managing a robust system.

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