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Section 155 GST: How Much Must Buyers Prove for ITC Claims?

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the extent of the burden of proof under Section 155 of the CGST Act. The key takeaway is that recipients mus...

June 13, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

Dual GST Jurisdiction: How Parallel Proceedings Are Burdening Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : Dual Control Without Coordination: How CGST–SGST Jurisdiction Gaps Are Trapping Taxpayers in Parallel Proceedings Overview One o...

June 13, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Deposit In Penalty Only Proceedings Under GST: A Challenge To Fair Appellate Remedy

Goods and Services Tax : The debate over mandatory pre-deposit in GST penalty-only proceedings has gained momentum after the Finance Act, 2025 amendment. C...

June 13, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

FY 2019-20 GST Interest Notices: Can Section 50 Revive Time-Barred Proceedings?

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines whether automated interest notices for FY 2019–20 can survive after limitation under Section 73 has expired...

June 13, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Says ITC Cannot Be Denied for Missing Lorry Receipts Alone

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that absence of lorry receipts or weighment slips, by itself, cannot justify denial of Input Tax Credit when invoic...

June 13, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


GST Audit Flags MSME Challenges: Key Recommendations to Improve Ease of Doing Business

Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders identified persistent issues in GST registration, cancellations, and refund processing affecting MSMEs. The consultat...

June 13, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

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 1521 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 1023 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 3030 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Telangana HC Revives GST Appeal Rejected as Time-Barred

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court set aside the rejection of a GST appeal that had been dismissed on limitation grounds despite being filed...

June 13, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Service Claim Revives Delayed GST Appeal: Telangana HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court permitted the taxpayer to file an appeal against a Section 73 order despite the delay in approaching the ...

June 13, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati HC Quashes GST Cancellation as Order Contained No Reasons

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation of GST registration through a non-speaking order violates the statutory requirement of recording ...

June 13, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Upholds Anti-Profiteering Order Against Vishwanath Cinema for not passing GST Cut Benefit

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that retaining the same ticket prices after GST reductions amounted to profiteering under Section 171 of the CGST Act. ...

June 13, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Denial Based on GSTR-3B & GSTR-2A Mismatch Set Aside as Import Data Was Missing from GSTR-2A

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court ruled that ITC for FY 2018-19 cannot be denied merely because import and SEZ transactions were absent fro...

June 13, 2026 162 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 177 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 276 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 13188 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 387 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 654 Views 0 comment Print


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

September 30, 2020 588 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 4296 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 2871 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 2253 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 2367 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 70506 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 79890 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 3978 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.

No section 50 interest on GST payment made through input tax credit

September 29, 2020 20886 Views 0 comment Print

Maansarovar Motors Private Ltd. Vs Assistant Commissioner (Madras High Court) Conclusion: Every person who is liable to pay tax in terms of the Act shall remit the tax either in cash or by way of adjustment of credit available in the Input Tax Credit (ITC) register. Where delay is made in remitting the tax, no […]

Marketable/consumable/Manufactured Chewing tobacco classifiable under CTH 24039910

September 29, 2020 1506 Views 0 comment Print

In re Kavi Cut Tobacco (Prop: Arumugam) (GST AAAR Tamilnadu) The appellant has stated to have purchased ‘Raw dried tobacco leaves’ from wholesale dealers/farmers and then undertakes the process of grading, drying, dipping in jaggery water, stalking, semi-drying, mincing, subjecting to natural/agricultural preservatives, weighing and packing for supply. Thus, the raw material which is ‘Raw […]

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