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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 159 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 327 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 204 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 201 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 522 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 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 21252 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 825 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 78 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 60 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 69 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 81 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 75 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 141 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 141 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 114 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 117 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 2913 Views 0 comment Print


DGAP investigation not illegal if Benefit of Tax Reduction Not Passed within Prescribed Period of 2 Months

February 17, 2020 690 Views 0 comment Print

Rahul Sharma Vs J. K. Helene Curtis Ltd. (NAA) Facts of the Case: The brief facts of the case are that the Standing Committee on Anti-profiteering vide its communication dated 11.03.2019 had requested the DGAP to conduct a detailed investigation as per Rule 129 (1) of the above Rules on the allegation that M/s Raymond […]

DGAP Investigation against Cloudtail India under rule129 (1) is Legal: NAA

February 17, 2020 756 Views 0 comment Print

Samit Chakraborty Vs Cloudtail India Pvt. Ltd. (NAA) Facts of the case: The brief facts of the case are that the Standing Committee on Anti-profiteering vide its communication dated 11.03.2019 had requested the DGAP to conduct detailed investigation as per Rule 129 (1) of the above Rules on the allegation made by the Applicant No. […]

GST on printing of content provided by customer on PVC banners & Supply of Such Banner

February 17, 2020 5853 Views 0 comment Print

In re Macro media Digital Imaging Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) 1. The transaction of printing of content provided by the customer, on Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) banners and supply of such printed trade advertisement material is supply of service. 2. The classification of aforesaid supply of service is 9989 of the scheme of classification […]

HSN classification for supply of Bus- Applicant allowed to withdraw application

February 17, 2020 558 Views 0 comment Print

In re Enlivening Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) What would be the appropriate HSN classification for supply of motor vehicle (bus), which is bullet proof, blast resistance and built to suit the requirement of a VIP, enabling the VIP to carry on with his administrative functions, even during transportation and What would be the […]

18% GST on sub-contract of Skill Development services to MSSDS

February 17, 2020 6750 Views 0 comment Print

In re M V Infra Services Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) What is the rate of tax applicable on services provided under sub-contract to main contractor, who in turn provides to M/s Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS), in respect of training of Building and other construction workers (skill development training) and admissibility of Sl. […]

GST on medicines, drugs, stents, implants supplied to In-patients

February 17, 2020 4659 Views 0 comment Print

In re CMC Vellore Association (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) GST Tax liability on the medicines supplied to In-patients through pharmacy and Tax liability on the medicines, drugs, stents, implants etc administered to in-patients during the medical treatment or procedure. The applicant as stated in the application renders health care services to in-patients in the form […]

APIIC is Govt entity but no GST rate benefit on business-activities

February 17, 2020 2565 Views 0 comment Print

In re DEC Infrastructure and Projects (I) Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Andhra Pradesh) Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (APIIC) was formed in 1973 by the GO No: 831 dated 10-SEP-1973 issued by Government of Andhra Pradesh. As seen from the share holding ratios of the 41st Annual Reports for the years 2013-14 is made […]

GST Sikkim- Submit invoice/bill of supply at respective validation centre

February 17, 2020 3495 Views 0 comment Print

All individuals or registered firms carrying any consignment of goods valued below Rupees fifty thousand without valid e-waybill declaration, shall/is liable to submit a copy of purchase invoice/bill of supply at respective validation centre of the State. The purchase invoice/bill of supply in question shall cover all purchase whether for private or public/Government use or for the purposes of business in Sikkim.

GST on ocean freight – FOB Vs. CIF Import Transaction

February 17, 2020 67494 Views 14 comments Print

Applicability of GST on ocean freight – Analysis of FOB transaction V/s CIF Import Transaction The quantum of Ocean freight is one of the important factors in Import / Export Trade. The Ocean Freight is charged by the shipping lines for transporting the Products packed into large containers   to the destination country. Out of many […]

Search and Seizure Powers & Limitations under CGST Act, 2017

February 16, 2020 3984 Views 0 comment Print

Search and Seizure Powers of the Authorities under the provisions of Section 67 to 71 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and their limitations. Source- High Ground Enterprises Ltd Vs UOI (Bombay High Court); Writ Petition No. 8075 of 2019; Decided on August 14, 2019 Ratio of the Judgment Section 67(5) creates a […]

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