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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...
Goods and Services Tax : Dual Control Without Coordination: How CGST–SGST Jurisdiction Gaps Are Trapping Taxpayers in Parallel Proceedings Overview One o...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : The article examines whether automated interest notices for FY 2019–20 can survive after limitation under Section 73 has expired...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders identified persistent issues in GST registration, cancellations, and refund processing affecting MSMEs. The consultat...
CA, CS, CMA : CAAS suggested that while favourable outcomes may be automated, adverse actions should require a named officer's approval supporte...
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...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
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...
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 ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that cancellation of GST registration through a non-speaking order violates the statutory requirement of recording ...
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. ...
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...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT Mumbai Bench has officially commenced functioning, making it mandatory for taxpayers within its jurisdiction to file appeals...
Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
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% ...
In re Kochi Metro Rail Limited (GST AAR Kerala) The services rendered by the applicant to the Government of Kerala as executing and operating agency of the integrated water transport project is exempted from GST. 1. Since the Govt, of Kerala is the dejure owner of the assets of the water metro project and the […]
In re Dolphine Die Cast (P) Ltd (GST AAR Karnataka) In the case of manufacture of Die by the applicant and invoiced to the recipient, without moving the goods, the applicant has to raise the tax invoice addressed to the foreign buyer. Since it is an intra-State supply, he has to collect the CGST and SGST […]
In re Dynamic Techno Medicals Pvt. Ltd. (AAR Kerala) Whether Cast Protector falls under HSN tariff item 9021.10.00 as a fracture appliance? Cast Protector is not a pharmaceutical product. It is a reusable waterproof plastic covering with synthetic rubber diaphragm. It Can be used to keep casts, bandages, burns, wounds, abrasions, dressings, ulcers etc dry […]
The works contract service provided by the applicant to NCBS, is liable to tax at: 18% (CGST+SGST) as it is covered under item no. (xii) of Serial No.3 of Notification No.11/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 as amended from time to time
In re LSquare Eco Products Pvt Ltd (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether the HSN code applicable for kraft paper made honeycomb boards be 48081000 or 48089000? On verification of the structure and purpose for which kraft paper honeycomb board or paper honeycomb board used are similar to the corrugated paper board (listed under 48081000), only difference […]
In re Sai Motors (GST AAR Karnataka) The retrofitted vehicle merits classification under heading 8711 20 19 and hence attracts GST @ 28% and applicant is entitled for input tax credit of tax paid on purchase of vehicle i.e. scooter. FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, KARNATAKA ORDER UNDER SECTION 98(4) OF […]
Shri Rahul Sharma Vs Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.(National Anti-Profiteering Authority) Brief facts of the case are that an application dated 31.07.2018 was filed, under Rule 128 (1) of the CGST Rules, 2017 by the Applicant No. 1 alleging profiteering by the Respondent, by not passing on the benefit of reduction in the GST rate from […]
GST is payable on supply of goods or services. A supply consists of elements that can be separated in time, like purchase order / agreement, despatch (of goods), delivery (of goods) or provision or performance of service, entry in the records, payment, and entry of the payment in the records or deposit in the bank. […]
In my last write up – Joint development agreement – Taxation under Income Tax & GST published in the month of April’2020 I have discussed taxation aspects of Joint Development Agreement (JDA) transactions under Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 (GST) and Income Tax Act,1961 in a detailed manner. Now, on making a further in-depth […]
Penalties for Fake Invoices and False Entries – Section 122 (1A) of CGST Act 2017 ( W.E.F 1.04.2020) for certain offences. The Finance minister in her budget speech has announced certain new provision in GST . According to Clause 124 of the Finance Bill 2020 Extract from the Finance Bill, 2020– 124. In section 122 […]
