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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


New Changes, Modification & Simplifications of GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C

December 11, 2019 9207 Views 3 comments Print

Last month the government extended the due date for filing GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C For filing GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C the due dates are extended up to 31st December 2019 for FY 2017-18 and 31st March 2020 for FY 2018-19. So you can also file GSTR 9, 9C via Gen GST Software before the due date and […]

Transitional Aspects of GST for J&K and Ladakh

December 11, 2019 3435 Views 0 comment Print

Existing State of J&K has been reorganized into Union territory of J&K and Union Territory of Ladakh w.e.f. 31-10-2019 vide Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2019. Applicable Statutes The Jammu and Kashmir Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 shall be applicable to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union […]

Circular Trading in GST

December 11, 2019 29724 Views 0 comment Print

Circular Trading is not a new concept in India, it has been ever existing in the Indian Market, but many tend to believe that it only takes place in the stock market. However, that is not the case, Circular Trading can also take place into companies or trading businesses. Before we further get into the depth and analysis of circular trading, let’s start with the basics and try to understand the following aspects.

AAAR rejects application for rectification as no apparent mistake in order

December 11, 2019 1239 Views 0 comment Print

In re Micro Instruments (GST AAAR Maharashtra) The Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling, hereby, reject the application filed by the Appellant under section 102 of the CGST Act, 2017 seeking the amendment in the AAAR Order No. MAH/AAAR/SS-RJ/26/2018-19 dated 22.03.2019. since there is dispute in the interpretation of the legal provisions of section 97(2)(e) of […]

Rubber Pad falls Under Chapter 4016 of GST Tariff Act 2017

December 11, 2019 1548 Views 0 comment Print

Rubber Pad falls under Chapter 4016 of the GST Tariff Act 2017 and attract GST @ 18% [9% CGST + 9% SGST] as on date. In re V K Enterprises (GST AAR Uttarakhand);

GST: Services rendered apart from ‘transmission or distribution of electricity’ by Discom are taxable

December 11, 2019 2880 Views 0 comment Print

Ruling of AAR is upheld. Any service, other than transmission or distribution of electricity, rendered by the applicant is not covered under exemption.

ITC under GST on employee expenses

December 11, 2019 183204 Views 13 comments Print

Credits on inputs or services which are obligatory for employer to provide to employees under any law for the time being in force being allowed. In this article, certain categories of supplies which are obligatory in nature have been identified and discussed.

GST on Preferential Location Charges

December 11, 2019 15093 Views 0 comment Print

Issues under GST continue to seem like an albatross around neck of real estate developers as well as buyers. One such issue is taxability of Preferential Location Charges (PLC).

ITC restrictions under rule 36(4) of CGST Rules, 2017

December 11, 2019 70947 Views 8 comments Print

Input Tax Credit restriction – Rule 36(4) of CGST Rules, 2017 inserted vide Notification No. 49/2019 dated 09th Oct, 2019 and it was made applicable w.e.f. 09th Oct, 2019. Relevant extract of said notification is reproduced as under: – In the said rules, in rule 36, after sub-rule (3), the following sub-rule shall be inserted, […]

Consolidated GST Rate Chart of Job Work (Updated)

December 11, 2019 8652 Views 0 comment Print

GST rate of Job Work (Consolidated Sheet) Notification 11/2017- Central Tax (Rate). The said notification was issued on 28th June, 2017. And is further amended by Notification No. 20/2017 (dated 22nd August, 2017), 31/2017 (dated 13th October, 2017), 46/2017 (dated 14th November, 2017), 1/2018 (dated 25th January, 2018), 20/2019 (dated 30th September, 2019.) , was […]

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