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Format of Certificate of Non-Availment of ITC by Recipient of Goods

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that where recipients never avail ITC on rejected goods, no reversal is required upon issuance of credit note...

June 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Representation Against GST Action on Bona Fide Buyers in Karnataka

Goods and Services Tax : The representation seeks safeguards against automatic ITC reversals arising from supplier defaults and retrospective cancellations...

June 12, 2026 246 Views 0 comment Print

Executive Summary – GSTAT Minutes of Meeting dated 10 June 2026

Goods and Services Tax : The GSTAT Committee has recommended sweeping changes to the GSTAT Procedure Rules, 2025 to simplify appeal filing and reduce techn...

June 12, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

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 276 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 171 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 1143 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 954 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 315 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 3024 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


General GST Penalty 125 Set Aside as Specific Late Fee Was Already Prescribed: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that Section 125 cannot be invoked where the GST law specifically provides for late fee under Section 4...

June 13, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Allows GST Registration Restoration as Taxpayer Agreed to File Pending Returns & Clear Dues

Goods and Services Tax : The Court directed authorities to consider restoration of GST registration where the taxpayer undertook to furnish pending returns...

June 13, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

MP HC Declines Writ Petition as GST Appellate Tribunal Is Now Functional

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once the GST Appellate Tribunal becomes operational, taxpayers must ordinarily pursue the statutory appellate ...

June 13, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala HC Quashes GST Notice as One Notice Was Issued for Two Financial Years

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that a single show cause notice spanning different assessment years is legally unsustainable. Authorities were perm...

June 13, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC Dismisses GST Writ as Statutory Appeal Limitation Had Expired

Goods and Services Tax : The Court refused to entertain a writ petition challenging a GST assessment order after the limitation period for filing a statuto...

June 13, 2026 69 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 123 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 207 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 12840 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 384 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 645 Views 0 comment Print


GST on Supply of catering services to educational institution

March 22, 2021 21216 Views 0 comment Print

In re Manoj Mittal (GST AAR West Bengal) Whether supply of food and beverages made by the applicant shall be treated as supply of goods or supply of services and whether supply of catering services to an educational institution is exempt supply? (i) Supply of food and beverages from the sweetmeats counter by the applicant, […]

GST Department Issues Notices To Debtors of Defaulters To Make Good For Default In Deposit of GST Dues

March 22, 2021 38766 Views 2 comments Print

GST Department Issues Notices To Debtors of Defaulters To Make Good For Default In Deposit of GST Dues The status of Indian economy and tax collections is known to everyone. Recently, the date released by the department showed very good increase in the GST collections and GST collections crossed Rs. one lac crore mark continuously […]

Judicious Software for Increasing GST Compliances

March 21, 2021 3453 Views 0 comment Print

With the increasing compliances, there grows the need for a safe and sound system and ERP software which can automatically take care of the future notices, audit and other queries. With Increasing GST Compliances and new technological changes, now there arises the need to minimize the financial stress and mental stress by increasing the use […]

Taxpayers are free to utilise ITC available in their credit ledger

March 21, 2021 32061 Views 5 comments Print

Unconfirmed reports have appeared in certain sections of the media that some GST officers are using unauthorised communication means such as phone calls, WhatsApp and messages asking taxpayers to discharge  ‘maximum tax liability’ in ‘cash’ in order to ensure that targets for revenue collection from GST  for the financial year are met.

5 reminders related to GST for Taxpayers

March 20, 2021 16062 Views 0 comment Print

1. Attention ! GST TAXPAYERS WHO ARE NOT UNDER QRMP SCHEME File Your monthly GSTR-3B Returns for the month of February, 2021 before 20th March, 2021 Late filing of GSTR-3B Returns will attract late fee & interest 2. Attention ! Non-Resident GST Taxpayers! File Your monthly GSTR-5 Return for the month of February, 2021 before […]

GST on Supply of drinking water at concessional rate by charitable organisation

March 20, 2021 4578 Views 0 comment Print

In re Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Question: Whether supply of drinking water to general public in unpacked/unsealed manner through dispensers/mobile tankers by a charitable organisation at a concessional rate is covered under exemption of GST as per Sl.No 99 of Notification 02/2017 – central tax (Rate) dated 28/06/2017? Sl.No.99. “Intra state supplies of […]

Applicability of GST E-Invoice to Stock Brokers & Companies Dealing in Securities

March 20, 2021 7611 Views 0 comment Print

Since securities are not covered under Goods definition, E – Invoicing will not be applicable to companies dealing in securities however if the company is also providing broking services & is registered under GST and turnover is exceeding Rs. 100 Cr, then registration will be required under E – Invoicing.

GST Checklist W.R.T Profit and Loss Items (PART-II)

March 20, 2021 14586 Views 0 comment Print

GST Checklist Before Finalisation of Books of Accounts W.R.T Profit and Loss Items (PART-II) INTRODUCTION: A lot of legal considerations have to be kept in kind before finalizing books of accounts for the auditor to give a reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the client give a true and fair view. One of such […]

Timeline of Year 2020 & 2021 till date … In life of GST Professionals

March 19, 2021 2745 Views 0 comment Print

Looking back to last 15 months -specifically 2020 . It was the year when Professionals worked double than Usual year. JAN-2020 31st January 2020 was the last date for GSTR 9 AND 9C FOR FY 17-18 . This was after extending 4-5 times . Professionals still understanding 36(4) which was implemented back in Oct-2019 FEB […]

MVAT: Discontinuance of Issuing Identification Certificate To Units Under Package Scheme of Incentive

March 19, 2021 3585 Views 0 comment Print

Through Government Resolutions dated 20/12/2018, the Government prescribed the modalities procedure for sanction and disbursement of Industrial Promotional Subsidy (IPS) to all Eligible Units i.e. Mega/Ultra —Mega Projects & units other than Mega/Ultra-Mega Projects.

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