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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 147 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 117 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 99 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 447 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 441 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 2712 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 21156 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 804 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 72 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 72 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 81 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 57 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 57 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 105 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 105 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 75 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 81 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 2853 Views 0 comment Print


GST: Interest & penalty – After opting Section 74 there cannot be variance to suit convenience of Assessee

September 30, 2020 3966 Views 0 comment Print

Muhammed Kochukudiyil Ishabeevi Alias Isha Shaefi Proprietress Nadiya Timbers Vs State Tax Officer (Intelligence) (Kerala High Court) Contention of the petitioner that she should be exempted from the requirement of paying interest and penalty while availing the option of payment of tax for the purposes of avoiding the show cause notice cannot be accepted. The […]

GSTR 2B with effect from August 2020: All You Need to Know

September 30, 2020 13593 Views 1 comment Print

 Quick View:  GSTR 2B :  An informative statement Useful for  :  All taxpayer Effective from  :  August 2020 onward Available to download :  12th of subsequent month Nature  :  Static (data will not be changed once published)  Introduction GSTN has incorporated a new functionality on its portal by enabling GSTR 2B with effect from August […]

Section 171(3A) profiteering Penalty cannot be imposed retrospectively: NAA

September 30, 2020 552 Views 0 comment Print

Since, no penalty provisions were in existence between the period w.e.f. 01.07.2017 to 31.12.2018 when the Respondent had violated the provisions of Section 171 (1) of the CGST Act, 2017, the penalty prescribed under Section 171 (3A) cannot be imposed on the Respondent retrospectively.

Renting of e-bikes/bicycles without operator cannot be classified under SAC 9973

September 30, 2020 4215 Views 0 comment Print

In re Yulu Bikes Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) Renting of e-bikes/bicycles without operator cannot be classified under SAC 9973 – Leasing or rental services without operator and Sl.no. 17(viia) of Notification no. 11/2017 CT(R) dated 28th June 2017 as amended is not applicable to the instant case. Read AAAR Order- Renting of e-bikes/bicycles without […]

Concessional GST rate of 12% applicable on Laboratory Reagents

September 30, 2020 2784 Views 0 comment Print

In re Imperial Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd (GST AAAR Haryana) In view of the discussions and findings and the CBIC’s Circular No. 163/19/2021-GST dated 6th October 2021, issued under F.No. 190354/ 206/2021-TRU, AAAR hold that concessional GST rate of 12% is applicable on all goods falling under heading 3822, vide Entry at S.No. 80 of […]

ITC not eligible on services for construction of covered logistics facility space

September 30, 2020 2202 Views 0 comment Print

Whether Input Tax Credit of GST in respect of inputs in form of goods and services be eligible if the goods and services are consumed and used in construction of covered logistic facility space when the said Input Tax Credit would be utilized in order to discharge and pay CGST and HGST/IGST on rent received from tenants of the warehouse.

Service by way of grant of mining rights by State Govt classifiable under heading 997337

September 30, 2020 2328 Views 0 comment Print

AAAR held that service by way of grant of mining rights by the State Government is classifiable under heading 997337 and is covered by serial number 17 of notification number 11/2017 Central/State Tax (Rate), dated 28.06.2017, and the said service is taxable at the rate of 18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST) during the period 01.07.2017 to 31.12.2018; Post 1st January, 2019 no dispute remains, it is taxable at the rate of 18% (9% CGST + 9% SGST) as stated above

Allowabilty of Input Tax Credit on Lift Under GST

September 29, 2020 69552 Views 0 comment Print

♠ As per Section 16(1) of CGST Act 2017, Every registered taxable person shall, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed and within the time and manner specified in section 49, be entitled to take credit of input tax charged on any supply of goods or services to him which are used […]

Extend ITC availment, GSTR-9 & 9C Due dates till 31.03.2021

September 29, 2020 79818 Views 9 comments Print

Request for extension of availing ITC for F.Y. 2019-20 till Mar 2021 return, Continue relaxation in RULE 36 till 31.03.2021 which says that (Taxpayer can avail ITC (+10%) what is reflected in GSTR-2A) and Extend due date of Annual Return in form GSTR 9 & GSTR 9C for Year 2018-19 till 31.03.2021.

GSTR 2B functionality: All You Need to Know

September 29, 2020 3924 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN has incorporated a new functionality on its portal by enabling GSTR 2B with effect from August 2020. GSTR 2B addresses the difficulties faced by the taxpayers in availment of Input Tax Credit and its reconciliation.

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