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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 213 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 375 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 210 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 213 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 552 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 2778 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 21306 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 1002 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 108 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 186 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 87 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 108 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 108 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 2922 Views 0 comment Print


Changes in CGST rates of various services wef 01.10.2019

September 30, 2019 311484 Views 20 comments Print

CBIC amends notification No. 11/2017- Central Tax (Rate) so as to notify CGST rates of various services as recommended by GST Council in its 37th meeting held on 20.09.2019 vide Notification No. 20/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. Hospitality and tourism (lodging) The rate of GST on hotel accommodation service as below: – Transaction […]

CGST Exemption on supply of goods for specified projects under FAO

September 30, 2019 2049 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC exempts supply of goods for specified projects under FAO vide Notification No. 19/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019 vide Notification No. 19/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 19/2019-Central Tax (Rate) New Delhi, the 30th September, 2019 G.S.R. 724(E).- In exercise of […]

CBIC excludes manufacturers of aerated waters from purview of composition scheme

September 30, 2019 3372 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No 2/2019- Central Tax (Rate) dated 7.3.2019 so as to exclude manufacturers of aerated waters from the purview of composition scheme vide Notification No. 18/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. The composition tax rate of 6% as notified w.e.f 1.4.2019 for persons with aggregate turnover of up to Rs. 50 […]

CBIC exempt CGST on supplies of silver & platinum by nominated agencies to registered persons

September 30, 2019 1146 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No 26/2018- Central Tax (Rate) dated 31.12.2018, so as to exempt CGST on supplies of silver and platinum by nominated agencies to registered persons vide Notification No. 17/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. The exemption which was earlier given to the sale of gold by nominated agency under the scheme […]

CBIC extends concessional CGST rates to specified projects under HELP/OALP

September 30, 2019 1335 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No 3/2017- Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.6.2017 so as to extend concessional CGST rates to specified projects under HELP/OALP, and other changes vide Notification No. 16/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 16/2019-Central Tax (Rate) New Delhi, the 30th September, […]

IGST exemption to dried tamarind and cups, plates made of leaves, bark and flowers of plants

September 30, 2019 4737 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No 2/2017- Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.6.2017 so as to grant exemption to dried tamarind and cups, plates made of leaves, bark and flowers of plants vide Notification No. 15/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. Notification No. 15/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019 (Amends Notification No.2/2017-Central Tax (Rate), dated […]

Changes in CGST rates for specified goods wef 01.10.2019

September 30, 2019 23508 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No 1/2017- Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.6.2017 so as to specify effective CGST rates for specified goods, to give effect to the recommendations of the GST Council in its 37th meeting dated 20.09.2019 vide Notification No. 14/2019-Central Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. Change in rate of GST on goods Marine […]

IGST: Grant of alcoholic liquor licence is not a supply of goods/service

September 30, 2019 1593 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to notify the grant of alcoholic liquor licence neither a supply of goods nor a supply of service as per Section 20(i) of IGST Act read with Section 7(2) of CGST Act vide Notification No. 24/2019-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 24/2019-Integrated […]

IGST: CBIC amends entry related to GST on cement under RCM

September 30, 2019 2823 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC amends notification No. 07/2019 – Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 29th March, 2019 by amending the entry related to cement vide Notification No. 23/2019-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 23/2019- Integrated Tax (Rate) New Delhi, the 30th September, 2019 G.S.R 742(E).– In exercise […]

IGST: Explanation on applicability of provisions related to supply of development rights

September 30, 2019 1251 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 04/2018 – Integrated Tax (Rate), dated the 25th January, 2018, by adding an explanation on the applicability of provisions related to supply of development rights vide Notification No. 22/2019-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 30th September, 2019. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Notification No. 22/2019-Integrated Tax (Rate) New […]

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