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GST Refund Cannot Be Denied for Double Payment Due to Limitation: Orissa HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that limitation under Section 54 cannot bar refund of mistakenly paid GST. It held that excess tax collected witho...

April 25, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

Liquidated Damages vs. “Tolerating an Act” under GST – Reframing the Debate through Substance

Goods and Services Tax : Explains why liquidated damages are generally not subject to GST unless linked to a supply. Highlights the importance of distingui...

April 25, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Not Blocked on Leasehold Transfers Without Construction: HC Quashes GST Notice

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that ITC on GIDC charges is allowable where no construction is involved. It also held that Section 74 proceedings ...

April 24, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 19th April 2026

CA, CS, CMA : The update discusses GST rulings on ITC and refunds, income tax relief interpretations, and insolvency reforms. It also covers dis...

April 24, 2026 3885 Views 0 comment Print

GST Recovery Against Legal Heir Invalid Without Prior Adjudication Under Law

Goods and Services Tax : The court held that recovery cannot proceed against a legal heir without determining liability under Section 93, reinforcing due p...

April 24, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Representation on Cancellation of GST Registration & Refund Processing

Goods and Services Tax : The representation highlights ambiguity in whether the ₹2.5 crore ITC threshold should be annual or cumulative. It emphasizes th...

April 23, 2026 2688 Views 0 comment Print

Mastermind Arrested for ₹1,825 Crore GST Refund Fraud via Fake ITC & Bogus Exports

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities arrested the key accused for orchestrating fake ITC claims and fictitious export transactions. The case highlights str...

April 21, 2026 20706 Views 1 comment Print

Delhi CGST Busts ₹8 Cr Fake ITC; Company Director Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...

April 18, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on Top 10 Issues in GST Enforcement Actions

Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...

April 17, 2026 798 Views 0 comment Print

CBI Arrests GST Superintendent & Inspector for Accepting Bribe in Registration Case

Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...

April 11, 2026 981 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Telangana HC Rejects Vires Challenge to Section 16(2)(c); Permits Delayed GST Appeal

Goods and Services Tax : The court refused to entertain a constitutional challenge raised to bypass limitation. It allowed filing of appeal with delay cond...

April 25, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

Excess ITC Case: Telangana HC Declines Vires Challenge to Section 16(2)(c)

Goods and Services Tax : The court declined to examine the constitutional validity of Section 16(2)(c) in absence of clear factual basis. It held that disp...

April 25, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

GST ITC Denial on GSTR-2A Mismatch: Telangana HC Allows Rectification Route

Goods and Services Tax : The court addressed denial of input tax credit due to mismatch with GSTR-2A and missing invoices. It allowed the taxpayer to seek ...

April 25, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Ex-Parte GST Order Set Aside Due to No Opportunity to Reply to Show Cause Notice

Goods and Services Tax : The court held that an adjudication order passed without considering the taxpayer’s reply is unsustainable. It remitted the matt...

April 24, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

Composite GST Notice Invalid as Issued for Multiple Years: Kerala HC Quashes Proceedings

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that a single show cause notice covering multiple assessment years is not legally sustainable. Authorities were per...

April 24, 2026 201 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Kerala GST Framework for Scrutiny and Appeal of Appellate Orders

Goods and Services Tax : This case highlights how delays in filing appeals against adverse GST orders weaken the department’s legal position. It undersco...

April 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala GST: Guidelines for Transfer of Files & Records Post Reorganization

Goods and Services Tax : This case examines delays in transferring non-priority files after departmental restructuring. It mandates systematic redistributi...

April 25, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal/Revision Process for AIT&ST/KVAT Tribunal Orders

Goods and Services Tax : This case highlights lapses in examining tribunal orders before filing revisions. It mandates detailed legal analysis and reasoned...

April 25, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Jurisdiction & Functions of “Proper Officers” under Kerala GST Act, 2017 – Reg.

Goods and Services Tax : The ruling highlights gaps in recovery proceedings due to unclear role allocation. It strengthens the system by redefining respons...

April 25, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

GST Introduces IMS Offline Tool to Simplify Bulk Invoice Management

Goods and Services Tax : The GST portal launches an Excel-based IMS Offline Tool to help taxpayers efficiently manage and process invoices. It enables bulk...

April 22, 2026 2805 Views 0 comment Print


GST on scientific & technical instruments/equipment supplied to NCPOR

June 14, 2021 18906 Views 0 comment Print

In re Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question : Whether Applicant is correct in charging 2.5% CGST and SGST or 5% IGST, as applicable, by applying Notification No. 45/2017-Central Tax (Rate), Notification No. 45/2017 -S.T.(Rate) and Notification No. 47/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) all dated 14.11.2017 on the scientific and technical instruments/ equipment […]

GST payable on operating mini AC buses for BEST

June 14, 2021 3786 Views 0 comment Print

In re M P Enterprises & Associates Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question 1:- Whether the service of operating mini AC buses by the applicant for Brihan Mumbai Electricity Supply Transport Undertaking (BEST) would be exempt from payment of GST under Tariff Heading 9966 i.e. ‘services by way of giving on hire to a state transport […]

CBIC notifies concessional rate of UTGST on Covid-19 relief supplies

June 14, 2021 1203 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC provides the concessional rate of UTGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021 vide Notification No. 05/2021-Union Territory Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 05/2021-Union Territory Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021 G.S.R. 407(E).—In exercise of the […]

CBIC reduces UTGST rate on Covid related services till 30.09.2021

June 14, 2021 915 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 11/2017- Union Territory Tax (Rate) so as to notify GST rates of various services as recommended by GST Council in its 44th meeting held on 12.06.2021. Notification No. 04/2021-Union Territory Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021.  MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 04/2021-Union Territory Tax […]

CBIC notifies concessional rate of IGST on Covid-19 relief supplies

June 14, 2021 1764 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC provides the concessional rate of IGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021 vide Notification No. 05/2021- Integrated Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 05/2021- Integrated Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021 G.S.R. 406(E).—In exercise of the […]

CBIC reduces IGST rate on Covid related services till 30.09.2021

June 14, 2021 810 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 08/2017- Integrated Tax (Rate) so as to notify GST rates of various services as recommended by GST Council in its 44th meeting held on 12.06.2021. Notification No. 04/2021- Integrated Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 04/2021- Integrated Tax (Rate) […]

CBIC notifies concessional rate of CGST on Covid-19 relief supplies

June 14, 2021 10947 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC provides the concessional rate of CGST on Covid-19 relief supplies, up to and inclusive of 30th September 2021 vide Notification No. 05/2021-Central Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 05/2021-Central Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021 G.S.R. 405(E).—In exercise of the powehfrs conferred […]

CBIC reduces GST rate on Covid related services till 30.09.2021

June 14, 2021 5139 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends notification No. 11/2017- Central Tax (Rate) so as to notify GST rates of various services as recommended by GST Council in its 44th meeting held on 12.06.2021. Notification No. 04/2021-Central Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th June, 2021. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department Of Revenue) New Delhi Notification No. 04/2021-Central Tax (Rate) | Dated: 14th […]

Weekly newsletter from Chairman, CBIC dated 14/06/2021

June 14, 2021 1149 Views 0 comment Print

The 44th GST Council Meeting was held on 12th June, 2021 with a single agenda point to discuss the report of the Group of Ministers for GST concessions on Covid-relief items. The Council recommended reducing GST rates on specified items being used for Covid-19 relief and management till 30th September, 2021.

HSN & SAC Code Mandatory in Invoice & Form GSTR-1

June 14, 2021 292641 Views 37 comments Print

HSN & SAC Code Are Mandatory In Invoice And Form GSTR-1 W.E.F.01.04.2021 Brief Notes on mandatory mentioning of HSN & SAC Code in Invoice and Form GSTr-1 as per amendments to GST Law, 2017 w.e.f.01.04.2021. Dear Professional Colleagues, Good Day to you. I have gone through recent changes about mandatory to mention HSN & SAC […]

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