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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
Explains the revised rule limiting Table 8C to FCM invoices and blocked credits, clarifying how incorrect reporting may lead to negative Table 8D and potential disputes.
Learn how ITC works, who can claim it, and the compliance requirements under GST. Key takeaway: ITC can save costs but is not an automatic right.
ITC denial is unjustified when the supplier was registered at the time of the transaction. Courts confirm bona fide purchasers retain credit if statutory conditions are met.
Breaks down the 2025 GST changes affecting accommodation services. Key takeaway: rooms under ₹7,500 are taxed at 5% without ITC, while higher-priced rooms continue at 18% with ITC.
Explains the correct process for claiming past ITC using GSTR-2B data and filing within the annual return deadline. Key takeaway: claim only reflected ITC to avoid variance notices and defer unmatched invoices.
Explains how foreign earnings must be reported as business income, converted at the correct exchange rate, and supported with documentation. Key takeaway: GST applies only once turnover crosses ₹20 lakh or service imports occur.
Explains why digital game skins are excluded from the VDA category and taxed under normal income-tax slabs. Key takeaway: traders avoid the 30% VDA rate but must follow standard business or other-income rules.
Courts ruled that GST notices lacking digital signatures violate Rule 26(3) and are void ab initio. The key takeaway: authentication is non-negotiable, and such defects cannot be cured under Section 160.
The High Court disposed of the appeal after noting that the Supreme Court had already directed opening of a common GST portal for filing TRAN-1 and TRAN-2. The earlier Single Judge order was rendered academic.
Authorities uncovered a web of non-existent entities issuing invoices without supply, causing huge GST revenue loss. The mastermind was arrested under cognizable and non-bailable CGST Act offences.
