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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 177 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 93 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 246 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 372 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 219 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 102 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 1548 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 81 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 96 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 279 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 13191 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 657 Views 0 comment Print


Decriminalisation of various Offences under GST Laws

September 12, 2020 2991 Views 0 comment Print

It could be truly acknowledged that the year 2020 is a year of reformations and “Ease of Business” for the Indian masses. Starting from decriminalisation of various offences under Companies Act 2013 in Feb 2020 to new GST portal changes and the “Transparent Taxation and immunity from Prosecution” in August 2020. Similarly, most of the Government Departments are looking for […]

‘Interest’ on Net Tax Liability under GST – Light at the end of Tunnel?

September 12, 2020 23763 Views 4 comments Print

The interest liability for any belated remittance is an economic consequence. The tax laws are no exception to this rule. GST law provides for interest @18% on the delayed remittance of the tax after due date. A question was raised as to whether the interest has to be paid on Gross Tax liability (i.e. the […]

Furnishing of First Return – Section 40 of CGST Act 2017

September 11, 2020 19677 Views 2 comments Print

GST SERIES – PART 30 1. The individual shall obtain GST registration within 30 days of becoming liable to obtain registration. On grant of registration, a taxable person is required to file his first return. 2. The effective date of Registration: Rule 10(2) The registration shall be effective from the date on which the person […]

No GST on Scanning of answer sheets for educational institution

September 11, 2020 1614 Views 0 comment Print

In re Datacon Technologies (GST AAR Karnataka) Applicant were awarded a contract by the Bihar School Educational Board (BSEB) vide Work Order No. ST/281/18 DT dated 16.12.2018 for scanning of OMR Flying slip, OMR Marks Foil, OMR attendance sheet, OMR absentee sheet and finalisation of data. In view of the above, the applicant sought Advance […]

Land filling Pit is not a plant & machinery but a civil structure

September 11, 2020 3633 Views 1 comment Print

Civil structure involves engineering work at both levels i.e above and below the ground. We find that the applicant has performed civil work to create the landfill pits below the ground and therefore it is a civil structure.

GST on services provided by Housing Society to Members

September 11, 2020 3846 Views 0 comment Print

In re Gnanaganga Gruha Nirmana (GST AAR Karnataka) 1. The activity of maintaining the facilities at the layout from the funds collected from the members of the Society is a service attracting GST. The answer is Yes. 2. The contributions collected by the applicant from the member of the housing society either annually or once […]

No rectification of Advance Ruling if no error / apparent mistake

September 11, 2020 894 Views 0 comment Print

In re Durga Projects 86 Infrastructure Pvt (GST AAR Karnataka) We find that the applicant filed the instant application for ROM in the order No.17/2019 dated 25.07.2019, without bringing anything on record to negate the findings in the said order that the possession of land owner’s share of flats was not handed over to the […]

GST on Transportation Services Provided To Employees

September 11, 2020 87159 Views 1 comment Print

GST On Transportation Services Provided To Employees 1. It is held by AAR Maharashtra in re of Tata Motors Limited [ 2020] that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is available on GST charged by the service provider on the hiring of bus/motor vehicle having a seating capacity of more than thirteen person for transportation of employees […]

GST Registration Process for Partnership firms

September 11, 2020 112194 Views 7 comments Print

Hello, readers here am going to write about GST Registration process for a Partnership firm of My friends Mr Hari and Mr Satish and their Firm name is ‘HS &C0.’ Mr Hari is Authorised signatory. Documents required : 1. PAN Card of HS & Co., and Both partners 2. Aadhar cards of both Partners 3. […]

Extend Filing Date of Annual GST returns GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C

September 11, 2020 102336 Views 52 comments Print

Representation to The Worthy  Finance Minister of India for extension of date for submission of Annual return form GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for next three months.

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