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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 99 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 276 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 168 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 162 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 477 Views 0 comment Print


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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 2763 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 21225 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 666 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 822 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 999 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Writ Against GST Show-Cause Notice Dismissed for Prematurity & Lack of Standing

Goods and Services Tax : The Court dismissed the petition after finding that the petitioner failed to establish a clear connection with the goods and trans...

April 26, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat HC Quashed GST Demand as Cotton Seed Oil Cake Held Exempt

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that cotton seed oil cake qualifies as cattle feed and is exempt from GST. The key takeaway is that exemption appl...

April 26, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

Patna HC Quashed Ex-Parte GST Order Due to Lack of Personal Hearing

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined validity of a GST demand passed without hearing the taxpayer. The Court held that absence of personal hearing vi...

April 26, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Filing GST Appeal Condoned as Madras HC Grants Fresh Hearing on Merits

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that where an assessment is passed ex parte, fairness requires giving the taxpayer a chance to present their case. ...

April 26, 2026 69 Views 0 comment Print

GST Order Quashed Due to Non-Application of Mind & Ignoring Replies: P&H HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court set aside a GST demand order after finding that authorities failed to consider the taxpayer’s replies and supporting d...

April 26, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print


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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 120 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 129 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 96 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 105 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 2898 Views 0 comment Print


GSTN ensured ‘Business as Usual’ for GST Helpdesk amid Lockdown

May 1, 2020 4290 Views 0 comment Print

During lockdown, the GST Helpdesk was fully operational and running smoothly through its Toll-free number from 9AM to 9PM serving in 12 languages. The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) with its Helpdesk service partner TechM created a secured virtual environment through next generation and robust technology for their Helpdesk employees resolving GST queries. More than 65% GST helpdesk agents out of total capacity worked from their homes.

Taxability of Legal Services under GST (including registration provisions)

May 1, 2020 189705 Views 10 comments Print

Definition: Legal Services means any service provided in relation to advice, consultancy or assistance in any branch of law, in any manner and includes representational services before any court, tribunal or authority- Notification no. 12- Central Tax(CT) (Rate) dated 28.06.2017.

GST Accounting of Rule 36(4) of 110% Availment of GSTR 2A

May 1, 2020 15363 Views 2 comments Print

New GST Accounting System Under Rule 36(4) With Respect To 110% Availment of GSTR 2A The businesses have to change the mindset, the way of accounting, the innovative way of doing accounting entries in the ERP systems to remain abreast of the continuous and dynamic changes in Gst rules/ Act. There have been more than […]

Paying Guest Accommodation can not be allowed as dwelling unit, liable for GST

May 1, 2020 5328 Views 0 comment Print

As per Notification No. 9 dated 28.6.2017 of integrated Tax Rate, entry no. 13 under SAC 9963 or 9972, Services by way of renting of residential dwelling for use as residence is exempt from GST . Hence no GST is chargeable. According to Schedule –II , clause -2[b] (b) any lease or letting out of […]

GST on arranging Lorries from Lorry Owner for Transportation

May 1, 2020 20871 Views 8 comments Print

Service Provided By Way of Arranging Lorries From Lorry Owner For Transportation Facilities of Customers and Issuing Lorry Receipts Is Taxable As GTA Services This important ruling has been given by AAR dated 8th July 2019 against an appeal filed by Balasubramanyam Saravana Perumal, registered under GST in the name and style of M/s Chitra […]

Tax Dues not barred by Insolvency Proceedings under IBC

May 1, 2020 7887 Views 0 comment Print

Electrosteel Steels Limited Vs State of Jharkhand (Jharkhand High Court) Facts The assessee company had challenged the garnishee order issued u/s 46 of the JVAT Act, asking the respondent Bank to pay into the Government Treasury, the sum of Rs. 37,41,41,602, on account of tax / penalty due under the JVAT Act, from the assessee […]

Tax Collected at Source (TCS) in GST

May 1, 2020 53691 Views 5 comments Print

Like Income Tax, GST also Introduce the concept of Tax Collected at Source (TCS). TCS on GST is applicable from 1st October, 2018. There are large numbers of sellers on E-Commerce portals, many of them are unaware about the TCS deduction by E-commerce operator and how to get credit of TCS deducted. What is TCS […]

Fortified Rice Kernels manufactured by JVS Foods classifiable under Chapter 19049000

May 1, 2020 2406 Views 0 comment Print

In re JVS Foods Pvt. Ltd (GST AAAR Rajasthan) Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) manufactured by the appellant do not have essential character of natural Rice and also does not merit classification under Chapter 10 in terms of Chapter Note 1 (A) of the said Chapter. It is appropriately classifiable under the sub-heading of Chapter 19 […]

Eligibility of GST Refund on Account of Deductions

May 1, 2020 8313 Views 0 comment Print

This article is written for analyzing  eligibility of GST refund on account of deductions and the same is analysed with the help of below mentioned case study: Fact: ABC Private Limited has raised B2B Tax invoice of Rs.1 crore to XYZ on 14th January 2019 for the services. In the month of March 2020, XYZ […]

Persons Liable to obtain GST Registration & Compulsory Registration

April 30, 2020 173682 Views 30 comments Print

Provisions relating to persons liable for obtaining GST registration and provisions relating to compulsory GST registration are contained under section 22 and section 24, respectively, of the Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The current article explains both the aforesaid provisions. Person Liable For Obtaining GST Registration As per section 22 of the […]

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