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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 High Court set aside a Section 63 GST assessment passed against an unregistered contractor after authorities admitted confusion caused by identical names and incorrect reliance on WAMIS data.
The Court held that Rule 86A does not permit blocking ITC beyond the credit available in the Electronic Credit Ledger. Creation of a negative balance was declared unsustainable.
The Court granted bail noting the offence is triable by a Magistrate, carries a maximum five-year sentence, and is based on documentary evidence. Absence of risk of tampering weighed in favour of release.
Budget 2026 proposes easing valuation rules for post-sale discounts, but existing Section 15(3)(b) conditions continue to apply until notified.
Interest will now be calculated after adjusting Electronic Cash Ledger balance, and flexible ITC cross-utilisation for IGST is introduced from February 2026.
Major updates include GST refund clarification by Supreme Court, RBI FEMA amendments, DGFT export schemes, and important AAR rulings.
Understanding supply rules and ITC conditions under GST can eliminate tax cascading and optimise business cash flow while ensuring compliance.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that materials supplied free of cost by service recipients cannot be added to taxable value. The ruling quashed GST demand on cement and other inputs provided without consideration.
The High Court held that non-compliance with enhanced pre-deposit under the extended appeal scheme was a curable defect. It quashed the rejection and directed restoration of the appeal for consideration on merits.
The High Court held that though notice was uploaded on the GST portal, failure to grant personal hearing and explore other service modes vitiated the assessment. The matter was remanded subject to 25% tax payment.
