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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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Composite GST Notices: The Case for Severability Over Invalidation

Goods and Services Tax : Explore why composite GST notices across multiple years should be judged by severability, not invalidation, balancing tax recovery...

April 26, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

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 198 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 141 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 126 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 465 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 2739 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 21201 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 660 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 816 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 987 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Uttarakhand HC Allows Relief in GST Registration Cancellation Case Based on Binding Precedent

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that the controversy was identical to a previously decided case. The petition was accordingly disposed of without f...

April 26, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

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 108 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 81 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 87 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 66 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 114 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 111 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 90 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 99 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 2880 Views 0 comment Print


Classification of Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer

May 30, 2020 27276 Views 12 comments Print

Issues in classification – Pharma Products 1. Chapter 30 of the Customs Tariff Act covers classification of pharmaceutical products. The most essential characteristic of any medicine is its curative effect i.e. therapeutic use. Curative effect means its ability to cure the disease or mitigate the disease. Another important characteristic is medicines should have the ability […]

Applicability of GST on Hospitality Industries

May 30, 2020 7638 Views 0 comment Print

As per sub-clause (a) of Entry no 5 of Schedule II of CGST Act, 2017, ‘renting of immovable property’ hotel accommodation Supply is considered as supply of service. Supply of food is treated as composite supply of service, as per sub Para (b) of Entry No 6 of Schedule II of CGST Act, 2017, ‘supply, by way of or as part of any service or in any other manner whatsoever, of goods, being food or any other article for human consumption or any drink (other than alcoholic liquor for human consumption), where such supply or service is for cash, deferred payment or other valuable consideration.’

Canteen Recovery: A ‘paraplegia’ under GST

May 30, 2020 11694 Views 8 comments Print

Provision of canteen facility to employees, as a part of their pay package, is not a supply per se and accordingly no GST needs to be charged on such perquisites.

A Quick Overview on 5 Recent Judicial Rulings in GST

May 30, 2020 3339 Views 3 comments Print

Article summarises 5 recent Judicial ruling in which it was held that 1. Order of Prohibition passed by DC without authorization is invalid 2. Best Judgement assessment cannot be invoked on failure to file GSTR-3B 3. The ex-parte assessment order passed during lockdown period needs to be Quashed 4. No GST on Whole Time Director’s […]

GSTR9 Form FY 2018-19 Related Some Illustrations & Solutions

May 30, 2020 3921 Views 0 comment Print

OUTPUT LIABILITY OF POINT 4, 10 & 11 of GST ANNUAL RETURN FY 2018-19 Sales Part Illustration Illustration -1 Illustration -2 Illustration -3 Particulars IGST CGST SGST IGST CGST SGST IGST CGST SGST Sales as per Books FY 18-19 42000 30000 30000 42000 30000 30000 42000 30000 30000 Sales Returns as per Books FY 18-19 […]

How to view Inward Supplies Return GSTR-2A

May 30, 2020 29469 Views 0 comment Print

When the supplier uploads the B2B transaction details in GSTR-1& 5/ & ISD details will be auto-populated on submission of GSTR-6 by the counterparty / & TDS & TCS details will be auto-populated on filing of GSTR-7 & 8 respectively by the counter party.

Summarised GST due Date Compliance calendar Amid COVID-19

May 29, 2020 4782 Views 0 comment Print

Due to COVID-19 pandemic and challenges faced by taxpayers, Government has extended date for GST filings, return lower or nil Interest, Late fee & Penalty for Regular & Composite Taxpayers. I have prepared an article regarding various changes in Goods & Service Tax. This article provides summary of major changes from the inception of Lock […]

Services rendered by GTA liable to GST under RCM: Consignment note not must

May 29, 2020 6492 Views 0 comment Print

In re Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation (GST AAR Uttarakhand) As per the provisions of section 9(3) of Act, the Government may, on the recommendations of the Council, by notification, specify categories of supply of goods or services or both, the tax on which shall be paid on reverse charge basis by the recipient of such […]

GST on royalty to State Govt under RCM for Reta, Bazri & Boulders

May 29, 2020 5652 Views 0 comment Print

In re Uttarakhand Forest Development (GST AAR  Uttarakhand) What will be applicable rate for GST on royalty payable to Govt of Uttarakhand under RCM in respect of Reta, Bazri & Boulders extracted as per the permission of Govt authorities. The services rendered by the applicant during the period 01.07.2017 to 31.12.2018 attract GST at the same rate […]

GSTR-2A B2B Consolidated Percentage Wise Report Utility

May 29, 2020 3771 Views 0 comment Print

GSTR-2A Business to Business (B2B) Consolidated Percentage Wise Report Utility in Excel Format helps you in merging All GSTR2A Excel Sheet & Prepares the Percentage Wise Report. Please note Form GSTR-2A is a system generated ‘draft’ Statement of Inward Supplies for a receiver taxpayer. It is auto-populated from the Form GSTR-1/5, Form GSTR-6 (ISD), Form […]

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