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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 192 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 342 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 207 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 531 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 2766 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 21261 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 87 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 66 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 78 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 90 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 87 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 147 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


GST Amendments Proposed by the Finance Bill, 2020

February 7, 2020 12888 Views 0 comment Print

The Article below summarizes the changes proposed in the CGST Act, 2017 and IGST Act, 2017 vide the Finance Bill, 2020 (‘Budget’). Post the enactment of Finance Act, 2020, these changes shall be applicable only when a notification is issued regarding their applicability. 1. Section 10 (Composition Scheme) With the option to avail composition scheme […]

AAR held supply of water as part of maintenance services despite separate contract

February 7, 2020 3261 Views 0 comment Print

In re Latest Development Advisory Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) In the instant case, we find that the applicant is providing services to the society (RWA) in two parts viz. all services of maintenance (other than supply of water) and supply of water. We further observe that as a general practice across trade and market, the […]

Bank guarantee is equivalent to tax payment for Section 129(1)

February 7, 2020 4872 Views 0 comment Print

Skipper Limited Vs Union of India (Allahabad High Court) The provision shows that upon seizure of goods and conveyances in transit, the Revenue shall issue a notice specifying the tax and penalty liable to be paid by the assessee and pass an order for payment and tax and penalty in the manner provided under Clause […]

Supply cannot be treated as Composite merely because it was based on Single Contract

February 7, 2020 6723 Views 0 comment Print

It is argued by the Appellant the supplies under the present case are not being made in the conjunction with each other, as the supply of services i.e. erection, commissioning, installation, testing etc. are undertaken only after the supply of the goods, i.e. UPS systems and other accessories, have been effected to the recipient of the goods

No discretionary relief to taxpayers who repetitively ignored summons

February 6, 2020 1497 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Ankit Bhutani vs. Union of India case. The writ petitioner seeks relief in the tax inquiry against summonses, but the court dismisses the petition due to non-cooperation.

Rajasthan HC stays Recovery of Interest on Gross GST Liability

February 6, 2020 1998 Views 0 comment Print

Perfect Turners Vs Union of India (Rajasthan High Court) In this case on the issue of Interest Payment under Section 50 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 that whether it should be on Gross GST Liability or on Net GST Liability in the case of delayed Submission of form GSTR-3B, High Court has […]

Guidance Note on New GST Returns Effective From 1 April 2020

February 6, 2020 19572 Views 3 comments Print

Article explains Background of Guidance Note on New GST Returns, Brief features of all types of GST return in table form, FORM GST ANX -1 AND ANX -1A (Details of outward supplies and amendment form), FORM GST ANX-2 (Details of inward supplies), FORM GST RET-01 AND RET 1A (Main return and amendment form) and Types […]

Problems with GSTR 9 Form design & DRC 3 module on Portal

February 6, 2020 3045 Views 0 comment Print

Problems with GSTR 9 Form design and DRC 3 module on GST Portal 1. It has button called COMPUTE LIABILITIES & when u click, it doesn’t show any additional liability. How officer will going calculate at time of assessment? If at all any difference coming from GSTR 9. Amazing Form design. We wonder that this […]

ITC on inward supply of motor vehicles used for demo purpose?

February 6, 2020 2919 Views 1 comment Print

Whether input tax credit available on inward supply of motor vehicles which are used for demonstration purpose in the course of business of supply of motor vehicle? Let us understood: – According to Section 16(1) of the GST Act, every registered person shall be entitled to take credit of input tax charged on any supply […]

‘Seamless flow of GST credit’ (ITC) – a fairy tale ?

February 6, 2020 5331 Views 1 comment Print

GST was touted as a Good and Simple Tax. It was presumed to be the essence what the federal system of a country can achieve. It was publicised, flaunted and showcased as a brand which proves how best the federal system of our country can function and what drastic reforms our economy is capable of […]

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