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Understand the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its impact on businesses. Learn about GST rates, compliance requirements, and its role in simplifying taxation. Stay updated with the latest GST news and updates.

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Do You Really Need GST Registration? Common Mistakes Businesses Must Avoid

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains why GST registration is not limited to turnover thresholds. It highlights transaction-based triggers that ca...

April 25, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Why GST Crackdown Is Targeting Easy Taxpayers Instead of Fraudsters?

Goods and Services Tax : The article highlights how aggressive GST actions impact genuine businesses. The key takeaway is the need for balanced enforcement...

April 25, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Closure of Business under GST

Goods and Services Tax : Understand the mandatory GST compliances when closing a business, including return filing and tax on stock. The guidance clarifies...

April 25, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

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 414 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 432 Views 0 comment Print


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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 2706 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 21093 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


Bombay HC Rejected GST Writ Petition Due to Availability of Alternative Remedy

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved challenge to provisional attachment under Section 83 of the CGST Act. The Court refused to interfere, holding t...

April 25, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

GST RegistrationCancellation Quashed Due to Grounds Beyond SCN: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation based on grounds not mentioned in the show cause notice violates natural justice. The order was s...

April 25, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Cancellation Quashed Due to Vague SCN & Lack of Reasons: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The court ruled that cancellation was unsustainable where authorities ignored documents and passed non-speaking orders. It emphasi...

April 25, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Permits Manual Revocation of Cancelled GST Registration

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a taxpayer could seek revocation after missing the prescribed timeline due to portal restrictions. The Court...

April 25, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

Wrong GST Section in DRC-07 Order Can Be Rectified: Telangana HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was mismatch between Section 74 mentioned in summary and penalty imposed under Section 73. The Court allowed rectificati...

April 25, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print


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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 102 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 102 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 72 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 78 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 2835 Views 0 comment Print


HC directs GST Authorities to consider proposal to release Bank account against Immovable Property

January 29, 2021 954 Views 0 comment Print

The present petition inter-alia seeks quashing of the impugned Letters dated 31st December, 2020 whereby Respondents have directed the Bankers of the Petitioner Company to Freeze and/or Provisionally attach the bank accounts of the Petitioner Company

HC quashes GST refund cancellation order for being cryptic & non-speaking

January 29, 2021 2184 Views 0 comment Print

Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India And Ors. (Punjab And Haryana High Court) The petitioner has straightway approached this Court, challenging the order dated 11.09.2020 of the Adjudicating Authority, vide which the refund claimed by the petitioner has been rejected. Having heard the counsel for the parties and on going through the pleadings […]

ITC not eligible on construction of own building, rooms for leasing

January 29, 2021 1881 Views 0 comment Print

In re Indag Rubber Limited (GST AAAR Rajasthan) Appeal has been rejected. The appellant has constructed specific civil structure i.e. building, rooms and roads on his own plot to lease out the same on rent. It was held that construction is on his own a/c and also not covers in the definitions of plant & […]

GST on support services for research on Prevention of Epilepsy

January 29, 2021 2676 Views 0 comment Print

In re Vivaan Ventures (GST AAR Karnataka) (a) What will be the SAC applicable to the activities undertaken by M/s Vevaan Ventures? The services provided by the applicant, as explained earlier is not in connection with the diagnosis or treatment or care for illness and is related to support services for research and is covered […]

GST on diagnostic & treatment services rendered to Hospitals/Labs/biobanks registered outside India

January 29, 2021 2934 Views 0 comment Print

In re Dr. H.B. Govardhan (GST AAR Karnataka) (a) Is the applicant eligible to be registered under GST Act? The applicant is providing Business Promotion & Management Services, covered under SAC 9983 and are taxable as discussed at para 11 supra. The applicant being a service provider, as an intermediary, becomes a taxable person and […]

GST payable on manpower services to Kuvempu University

January 29, 2021 1689 Views 0 comment Print

Whether applicant should charge GST @ 18% for providing security guards and housekeeping services to Kuvempu University, Shivamogga? The applicant is liable to discharge GST @ 18% (9% CGST + 9% KGST) on forward charge basis for providing manpower services to Kuvempu University, Shivamogga.

GST on Manpower Services payable on Gross Amount

January 29, 2021 55437 Views 1 comment Print

In re KSF-9 Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether applicant should charge GST @ 18% for providing manpower service only on the services charges or on the total bill amount? The value of the taxable supply of manpower services is the transaction value equivalent to the bill amount which is inclusive of actual […]

HC allowed IGST refund against artificially inflated CGST & SGST

January 29, 2021 1116 Views 0 comment Print

Radheshyam Spinning Pvt Ltd Versus Union Of India (Gujarat High Court) After the present writ application was filed on 18th December 2020, Section 49 of the CGST came to be amended w.e.f. 01/02/2019 and new Section 49A and Section 49B were inserted in the said Act. By virtue of power under Section 49B, Rule 88A […]

Cera Audit of Private Entity Not Permitted In GST

January 29, 2021 15363 Views 0 comment Print

Kiran Gems Private Limited Vs Union of India and Ors. (Bombay High Court) Petitioner submitted that the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 has no provision empowering CERA to conduct audit of the petitioner’s records also merits acceptance. Brief perusal of the annexure to the impugned communication reveals that detailed audit of the petitioner’s […]

All India Protest demanding better Tax Administration & Policies

January 29, 2021 28374 Views 17 comments Print

All India Protest Call by nearly 200 associations including Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Associations, Trade Associations, Professional Bodies on 29th January 2021 to demand Better Tax Administration, ease of doing business and good governance. WHY THESE PROTESTS 1. Unstable GST Law even after 4 years, which has resulted in large scale disturbances of business, caused […]

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