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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 222 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 390 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 216 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 216 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


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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 2781 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 21330 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 201 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 111 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


Commission earned from auctioning of flowers is exempt from GST

September 26, 2019 1593 Views 0 comment Print

Whether the Commission earned from auctioning of flowers is covered under entry no. 54(e) & (g) of Notification No.12/2017 – Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 and entry no. 54(e) & (g) of Notification (12/2017) FD 48 CSL 2017 dated 29.06.2017?

Proposed changes in Hospitality Sector with respect to GST

September 26, 2019 3789 Views 2 comments Print

Proposed changes in Hospitality Sector with respect to GST as discussed in the 37th meeting of the GST Council With the Puja and Winter vacations approaching, expeditions and trips are inevitable! The 37th Meeting of the Goods and Services Tax Council, held in Goa on 20th September, 2019 had proposed to lower the GST rates […]

Builder found guilty of not-passing ITC Benefit to Customers: NAA

September 26, 2019 2982 Views 1 comment Print

Shri Gaurav Gulati Vs M/s Paramount Propbuilt Pvt. Ltd. (National Anti-Profiteering Authority) 1. The present Report dated 02.04.2019 has been received from the Applicant No. 2 i.e. the Director General of Anti-Profiteering (DGAP) after detailed investigation under Rule 129 (6) of the Central Goods & Service Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017. The brief facts of the […]

GST on Work Contract on Roads & Highways

September 26, 2019 51129 Views 1 comment Print

India has a vast network of road network of 5.23 million kms. and categorically it is the world’s second largest network . The national Highway comprises 2% of the total road network but carry 40% of the total traffic . One more interesting fact is that the 65% of the freight and 80% of the […]

GST under RCM applicable on remuneration to Directors

September 25, 2019 56409 Views 3 comments Print

In re M/s Alcon Consulting Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Karnataka) a) Whether the expenses incurred by the Staff members on behalf of the Company exceeding Rs.5000-00 a day and then reimbursed periodically are liable to tax  The amounts paid to the employees of the applicant company as reimbursement of expenses incurred by them […]

No GST on amount recovered from employees for parental insurance premium

September 25, 2019 1512 Views 0 comment Print

In re ION Trading India Private Limited (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh) I. Whether amount recovered from the employees towards parental insurance premium payable to the insurance company would be deemed as “Supply of service” by the applicant to its employees? Ans: Answered in negative. II. If the first question is answered in affirmative, whether the […]

18% GST Payable on charges for additional facilities provided with accommodation services

September 25, 2019 3891 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant is also providing additional facilities like Dining Tables/ Chairs, Partitions, Water purifiers, Bunk beds with lockers, TV with DTH Connection and the entire investment made is recovered with 12% interest per annum at the rate of Rs.1,22,893/- per month.

Reimbursement of stipend paid to trainees not attract GST

September 25, 2019 17784 Views 1 comment Print

Under this scheme the resource provided by trust, these called as ‘On Job Trainee’. It will be paid monthly stipend amount determined by the client and Trust. The Trust is expected to collect stipend amount from the client and transfer the entire amount to the trainee – Does this stipend reimbursement attracts GST or not?

‘Mango Pulp’ falls under entry No. 453 of Schedule III- 18% GST Payable

September 25, 2019 9348 Views 0 comment Print

In re Universal Import Export (GST AAR Gujarat) Question 1: At What rate GST payable on supply of MANGO PULP falling under Heading No. 08045040 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and rate of GST? Answer : ‘Mango Pulp’ will fall under the entry No. 453 of Schedule III of the Notification No.01/2017- Central Tax […]

5% GST applicable on sale of used second hand Wind Turbine Generator

September 25, 2019 21636 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sameera Trading Company (GST AAR Karnataka) Whether GST is applicable on local sale of used second hand Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) / (Wind Mill) with accessories? The Supply of Used Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) or Wind Mill with accessories is a composite supply of Wind Mills and is liable to tax at 2.5% […]

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