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Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...
Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...
Fema / RBI : The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact o...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the fundamentals of GST, including CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST. It also highlights how these classifications i...
CA, CS, CMA : GST disputes are increasing, creating substantial opportunities for Chartered Accountants in audits, adjudication, appeals, and ta...
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 certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...
Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...
Corporate Law : The Court held that a purchasing dealer can rely on a sellers valid registration at the time of purchase. ITC cannot be denied mer...
Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...
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% ...
Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
The West Bengal AAR held that PP Packing Boxes manufactured from plastic granules qualify as plastic packing articles under tariff item 39231090. The ruling also clarified the classification of lids, caps, and closures under HSN 39235090.
The West Bengal AAR ruled that laundry soap and toilet soap are separate products under GST classification. Laundry soap bars weighing less than 500 grams were held taxable at 18%.
GSTAT closed the proceedings after noting that the complainant had unconditionally withdrawn the complaint and entered into a settlement with the developer. The Tribunal also held that the matter had already been conclusively adjudicated earlier.
Telangana High Court declined to entertain the writ petition challenging a Section 73 GST order due to delay in approaching the Court. The petitioner was granted liberty to file a statutory appeal with a delay condonation application.
The High Court disposed of the writ petition after permitting the taxpayer to seek rectification under Section 161 of the GST Act. The authority was directed to decide the rectification application after providing an opportunity of hearing.
The High Court held that disputes regarding applicable VAT rate and product processing involved factual questions unsuitable for writ jurisdiction. The petitioner was directed to pursue the statutory appellate remedy.
The High Court disposed of the writ petition after permitting the taxpayer to seek rectification under Section 161 of the GST Act. The Court directed the authority to decide the rectification application after granting a hearing.
The High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging a service tax order due to an inordinate delay of nearly four years. The Court held that the petitioner could still pursue any statutory remedy available under the Finance Act, 1994.
The Calcutta High Court held that goods detained during transit must be released once the consignor complies with the penalty requirement under Section 129(1)(a) of the CGST Act. The Court ruled that disputed ownership alone cannot justify continued detention without supporting material.
The Madras High Court held that a GST assessment order issued after the death of the proprietor was a nullity. The department was permitted to initiate fresh proceedings against the legal heirs in accordance with law.
