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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 93 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 99 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


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 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 21096 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


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 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


AAR Karnataka allows ‘Alfa Granites’ to withdraw Application

December 15, 2020 729 Views 0 comment Print

In re Alfa Granites  (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether the applicant has to discharge GST on the total amount being collected by them from Virat Associate LLP, which incldes DMG Royalty, DMF and Owner’s Royalty, under forward charge mechanism or on Owner’s Royalty only? (The Applicant requested to permit them to withdraw the application filed for […]

ITC on promotional material given to franchisees & retailers

December 15, 2020 16302 Views 0 comment Print

In re Page Industries Limited (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether in the facts and circumstances of the case, the promotional products/Materials and Marketing Items used by the Applicant in promoting their brand and marketing their products can be considered as “inputs” as defined under Section 2(59) of the CGST Act, 2017 and GST paid on the […]

No ruling on HSN classification of Tyre Pyrolysis Oil due to non-submission of full details

December 15, 2020 6354 Views 0 comment Print

Tyre is made out of 30% to 35% Carbon, 35% to 40 % rubber and 10% to 15% steel. Once the tyres are removed from the car it becomes a waste. This waste is recycled by the applicant and the rubber component of the tyres is converted into oil which can be used for heating purposes and can be called as pyrolysis oil.

Laying of paver blocks not amount to works contract service for construction of immovable property

December 15, 2020 2769 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Sundharams Private Limited (AAR Maharashtra) Laying of the paver blocks cannot amount to works contract service for construction of the immovable property under section 17(5)(c) of CGST Act since, the expression “construction” for the purpose of section 17(5)(c) and 17(5)(d) includes reconstruction, renovation, addition or alteration or repairs to the extent of […]

GST on supply of Manpower to Municipal Corporation

December 15, 2020 14868 Views 0 comment Print

In re Work Group Sushikshit Berojgar Nagrik Sewa Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit Amravati (GST AAR Maharashtra) Clause (q) of the 12th Schedule mentioned above, mandates Municipal Corporations to provide Public amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops and public conveniences. Applicant is providing manpower to the Amravati Municipal Corporation for collecting vehicle parking Charges in […]

No GST on Printing of exam question papers, OMR sheets, Answer booklets for educational boards

December 15, 2020 3348 Views 0 comment Print

In re Hitech Print Systems Limited (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Question: Printing of Pre examination items like question papers, OMR sheets (Optical Mark Reading), Answer booklets for conducting of an examination by the educational boards be treated as exempted supply of service in terms of Serial Number 66 of notification of No. 12/2017-CGST [Rate] dated […]

ITC allowed wef 01.02.2019 on leasing, renting or hiring of motor vehicles, for transportation of persons

December 15, 2020 13797 Views 0 comment Print

In re Tata Motors Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Section 17(5) had clearly debarred Input Tax Credit on motor vehicles or conveyances used in transport of passengers till the date of the amendment i.e. 01.02.2019. However with effect from 01.02.2019, Input Tax Credit has been allowed on leasing, renting or hiring of motor vehicles, for transportation […]

No GST on financial assistance under German Government develoPPP.de programmeme

December 15, 2020 1359 Views 0 comment Print

In re Prettl Automotive India Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Q1. Whether the financial assistance to be received by the Applicant are covered as consideration for supply and the activity is covered under the meaning of supply of services in terms of Section 7 of the CGST Act, 2017/MGST Tax Act, 2017? Answer:- Answered in […]

GST on supplying manpower to Hospitals & Dispensaries run by Government medical college

December 15, 2020 4983 Views 0 comment Print

In re Janki Sushikshit Berojgar Nagrik Seva Sahakari Sanstha Ma (GST AAR Maharashtra) Applicant is mainly supplying manpower and only in the case of Government Ashram school, applicant is providing goods in the form of vegetable and mutton as per the contract executed. The first question raised by the applicant is whether the supply of […]

AAR rejects Advance ruling application not accompanied by requisite fee

December 15, 2020 600 Views 0 comment Print

Since the application in this case is not accompanied by requisite fee of Rs. 10,000/- (i.e Rs. 5,000/- each under CGST and SGST), therefore the same is rejected. This ruling however does not in any way affect the right of the applicant to file a fresh application for seeking ruling on the same points provided it satisfies the provisions of section 97(1) of the CGST/ HPGST Act, 2017.

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