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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 207 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 357 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 543 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 21285 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 102 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 120 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 81 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 99 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 105 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


12% GST on Affordable housing project Construction services provided after 25.01.2018

August 23, 2019 33054 Views 0 comment Print

we find that that the applicant’s case is covered under the tax rate of 12%, under Heading 9954 (Construction Services), (v) (da) of above mentioned Notification No. 11/2017, as amended since the project undertaken by them falls under the definition of Affordable Housing as also claimed by them in their application

‘Dialyzer’ used in dialysis machine- 5% GST Payable: AAR

August 23, 2019 6438 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Nipro India Corporation Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question 1. Whether on facts and circumstances of the case, the product Dialyzer be treated as ‘Disposable sterilized dialyzer or micro barrier of artificial kidney’ as mentioned under Entry No. 255 of Schedule I to Notification Number 1/2017-Central Tax (Rate), dated 28 June 2017 […]

Admissibility of input tax credit of GST paid on Aggarbatti

August 23, 2019 4929 Views 0 comment Print

In re Moksh Agarbatti Co.(GST AAR Gujarat) Question 1: The tax payer offers one unit of Dhoop with a pack of Agarbatti (consisting of 10 pieces of Agarbatti). Can the tax payer claim credit of taxes paid on a) inputs used for manufacture of Dhoop? b) Purchase of dhoop from a third party vendor? Answer: […]

Tunnel construction & related work not falls under earth work so not eligible for concessional GST rate

August 23, 2019 2217 Views 0 comment Print

In re Soma-Mohite Joint Venture (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question: – 1. Whether the said Contract is covered under SI NO -3A , Chapter No 99 as per Notification No 2/2018 -Central Tax (Rate) dated 25/01/2018, w.e.f 25/01/2018 ? Answer:- Answered in the negative. Question: – 2. Whether the said contract is covered under the term “Earth Work” and […]

GST: Service relating to conduct of online exam is composite supply

August 23, 2019 10872 Views 0 comment Print

In re Attest Testing Services Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question a):- Whether the services provided by the Applicant can be considered to be a composite supply as defined under section 2(30) of the CGST Act, 2017 or a mixed supply defined under section 2(74) of the CGST Act. 2017? Answer:-The subject services provided by the Applicant […]

18% GST Payable on transportation services forming part of composite works contract

August 23, 2019 10194 Views 0 comment Print

In re Siemens Limited (GST AAAR Maharashtra) The Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling held as under: From the conjoined and harmonious reading of various clauses of Third contract and Fifth contract awarded to the appellant and their interdependency under the whole contract comprising of six contracts, it can be safely concluded that the agreement for setting […]

GST on reimbursement of expenses by foreign company to Indian entity

August 23, 2019 60726 Views 0 comment Print

In re Maansmarine Cargo International LLP (GST AAR Maharashtra) Whether GST is applicable on reimbursement of expenses such as salaries, rent, office expenses, travelling cost etc.? Applicant is not a pure agent. In the subject case the applicant is making payments to vendors for supply received by them. The applicant is not making payment to […]

GST rate on aircraft sale not determined by AAR as intended use is not known

August 23, 2019 9456 Views 0 comment Print

In re B. G. Shirke Construction Technology Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question: – What is the applicable rate of GST on sale of aircraft by an NSOP holder to a private company who have applied for NSOP license, to be used for purposes such as corporate leisure, pilgrimage, cargo chartered flights? +The applicant has […]

National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling under GST

August 23, 2019 5133 Views 0 comment Print

Constitution of National Appellate Authority: The National Appellate Authority shall consist of— (i) the President, who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or is or has been the Chief Justice of a High Court, or is or has been a Judge of a High Court for a period not less than five years; […]

Solve technical issues and extend due date of GSRT 9 & GSTR 9C

August 22, 2019 55635 Views 8 comments Print

Rajasthan Tax Consultants’ Association has Requested for solving the technical issues of GSRT 9 & 9C and extension of due date for filing of GSTR 9 & conducting GST Audit & reporting in Reconciliation Statement in GSTR 9C. THE RAJASTHAN TAX CONSULTANTS’ ASSOCIATION KAR SALAHKAR BHAWAN B-145/B, KALYAN PATH, MANGAL MARG, BAPU NAGAR, JAIPUR-302015 PH.: […]

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