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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
Relying on the spirit of Section 62, the Court ruled that compliance after delay nullifies best judgment assessments, though interest liability may remain.
With the seizure order set aside, the Court ordered refund of amounts deposited. The decision reinforces proportionality in GST enforcement actions.
The High Court stayed the passing of a final order after a GST demand was challenged for being issued without a DRC-01A pre-consultation notice. Authorities were restrained from concluding adjudication during pendency of the petition.
The Supreme Court held that leasing residential property for use as a student or working-professional hostel qualifies for GST exemption. The ruling confirms that long-term residential use, not the lessee’s personal occupation, is decisive.
The High Court declined to interfere with a GST show cause notice, holding that the challenge was premature. The assessee was directed to pursue adjudication and raise all legal submissions.
This article provides a comprehensive practical guide to correctly reporting exempt, nil-rated, and non-taxable supplies in GSTR-9 for FY 2024–25, while highlighting common mistakes taxpayers make. It explains how different types of supplies—B2B, B2C, exports, SEZ transactions, LUT supplies, RCM supplies, credit/debit notes, and amendments—should be classified and reported primarily in Tables 5A to 5F. […]
The Supreme Court ruled that residential GST exemption applies where end use is residential, even if a company sub-leases the property. Sub-leasing alone does not trigger GST.
The issue was whether summons under Section 70 trigger formal GST proceedings. Courts held that summons are part of inquiry only, with proceedings commencing later through statutory notices.
ITC on Construction of Commercial Buildings for Leasing: Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Overturned by Retrospective Amendment to Section 17(5)(d) The Safari Retreats Pvt Ltd V/s. Chief Commissioner of CGST case is a landmark in clarifying the availability of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for leasing-based business models under GST. The dispute arose when ITC on GST […]
Highlights the most common GST triggers for online sellers, including GSTR mismatches, ITC issues, and credit note errors, helping businesses prevent notices and penalties.
