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Inverted Duty Structure under GST: Refund Calculation & Practical Issues

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains how GST refunds are calculated under IDS using Rule 89(5). It clarifies that only input goods ITC is eligible...

April 28, 2026 Views 0 comment Print

GST Implications on Buy Back of Shares

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether buyback of shares attracts GST. It was held that since shares are securities excluded from GST, buyback is n...

April 28, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

One Notice, Many Years: The GST Time Trap

Goods and Services Tax : Courts are divided on whether GST notices can cover multiple financial years in one proceeding. The key takeaway is that the final...

April 28, 2026 1935 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(2)(c) of CGST Act: The supplier default dilemma

Goods and Services Tax : This case examines whether ITC can be denied when a supplier fails to deposit tax despite a genuine transaction. Courts ruled that...

April 28, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

GST registration Suspension & Cancellation Notices: When Procedure Becomes Punishment

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns vague GST cancellation notices lacking facts. Courts held that absence of details violates natural justice and ...

April 27, 2026 516 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 2946 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 21687 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 675 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 852 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 1014 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bombay HC Quashed GST Notice for Illegal Clubbing of Multiple Financial Years

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined whether a single show cause notice could cover multiple tax periods. The Court held such consolidation violates ...

April 28, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Rejection Quashed Due to Lack of Personal Hearing & 7-Day Notice Violation

Goods and Services Tax : The case addressed whether a refund rejection without granting a personal hearing and providing only seven days to respond was val...

April 28, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Declines GST Writ Against Section 74 Corrigendum – Direct Appeal Filing

Goods and Services Tax : The court refused to entertain the writ petition, holding that an effective appellate remedy was available under the GST law. It e...

April 28, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Quashed Rule 86A Action as ITC Not Availed by Assessee but by Customer

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that Rule 86A applies only when the assessee fraudulently avails ITC. Since the allegation concerned the recipient...

April 28, 2026 129 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes GST Assessment, Orders Fresh Adjudication on 50% Pre-Deposit

Goods and Services Tax : The case addressed an assessment order passed without considering the taxpayer’s response to the show cause notice. The Court qu...

April 28, 2026 93 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 189 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 159 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 132 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 156 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 3090 Views 0 comment Print


AAR explains Function entrusted to a Panchayat/Municipality for concessional GST

July 3, 2020 3810 Views 0 comment Print

In re Jayshreeben Rameshchandra Kothari (GST AAR Gujarat) We find that during the course of discharge of various functions by various entities, different work orders are issued according to which services are provided by the applicant. The scope of work as defined in the Work Orders submitted by the applicant on sample basis do not […]

GST: Conditions for a contract to get classified as pertaining to Railways

July 3, 2020 1596 Views 0 comment Print

In re SKG-JK-NMC Associates (JV) (GST AAR Gujarat) The Contract of the applicant should satisfy the following conditions to get covered under the contract pertaining to Railways and to enjoy concessional rate of GST of 12% instead of 18% [(3(v)(a) of the Notification No.11/2017-Central Tax (Rates) dated 28.06.2017]  (i) The Contract must be a composite […]

GST on Franchisee Fees & Royalty for use of trademark, brand name, IPR

July 3, 2020 77907 Views 2 comments Print

In re Tea Post Private Ltd (GST AAR Gujarat) Question-1: Classification of any goods and services or both for which ‘Franchisee Fees’ and ‘Royalty’ received by the applicant under the franchisee agreement from the franchisee for the right to use its trademark, brand name and other proprietary knowledge (Intellectual Property). Answer: “Franchisee Fees” and “Royalty” […]

HSN Code & GST rate for Plastic Mechanical Liquid Dispenser

July 3, 2020 17532 Views 0 comment Print

In re Nishith Vipinchandra Shah (GST AAR Gujarat) Question: What is the HSN Code and rate of tax for Plastic Mechanical Liquid Dispenser? Answer: Imported Plastic Items, (stated as Plastic Mechanical Liquid Dispenser) shall be classified, under HSN Chapter sub-heading 3926.90- Others, as ‘articles, not elsewhere specified or included, of plastics (as defined in Note […]

Person not liable to register under GST | Section 23

July 3, 2020 100194 Views 19 comments Print

Section 23 of the CGST Act 2017 explains about the person not liable to be registered under GST. The article covers the statutory provisions under sec 23 and its simplified analysis along with relevant notifications.

Message of Hon’ble MOS (Finance) on GST Day

July 3, 2020 756 Views 0 comment Print

GST has brought about changes and new opportunities in all spheres of economy and taxation. GST, not only subsumed most of the indirect taxes and created one tax, it has also unified the country and trade in many more ways, thus bringing out One Nation One Tax in true spirit.

Comprehensive Chart for Extension of Dates under GST

July 3, 2020 3642 Views 0 comment Print

Introduction In this article date extensions under GST as notified till 30-06-2020 due to outbreak of COVID have been dealt with. The article deals with 1. Date Extension for GSTR 3B from February to September 2020 2. Date Extension for GSTR-1 from February to September 2020 3. Extension of Certain Actions 4. No extension of […]

Who are required to get registered under GST

July 3, 2020 9063 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Persons Liable for Registration {Sec.22 of CGST Act, 2017}:- 1. Every supplier shall be liable to be registered under this Act in the State or Union territory, other than special category States, from where he makes a taxable supply of goods or services or both, if his aggregate turnover in a financial year […]

SMS filing of NIL statement of FORM GSTR-1

July 3, 2020 2034 Views 0 comment Print

The facility of SMS filing of NIL statement of FORM GSTR-1 is going to start from 1st week of July 2020 A taxpayer may now file NIL Form GSTR-1, through an SMS, apart from filing it through online mode, on GST Portal. To file NIL Form GSTR-1 through SMS, the taxpayer must fulfil following conditions: […]

Whether GST applies to Slump Sale?

July 3, 2020 23805 Views 1 comment Print

Schedule II of the CGST Act talks about activities or transactions to be treated either as a supply of good or supply of service. There are some certain activities or transaction which led to confusion whether they are supply of goods or supply of service. The matters listed out in Schedule II are primarily those […]

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