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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 219 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 378 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


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 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 198 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


List of CGST Circulars on GST Refund Claims- Issued till 22nd July 2019

July 23, 2019 5781 Views 1 comment Print

Here we have compiled List of CGST Circulars on GST Refund Claims- Issued till 22nd July 2019 since Implementation of GST from 1st July 2017.  Article contains, Relevant Circular No., Date of Issue of the Circular and Brief about the contents of the Circular. Circular No. Date Subject Circular No. 2/2/2017-GST 04-07-2017 Issues related to […]

Order of AAAR on Classification of food supplements under GST

July 23, 2019 7419 Views 0 comment Print

The WBAAR, out of the above 15 products classified 12 products (Serial nos. 2 to 13 of the above table) under HSN 2106, and taxable under SI. No. 23 of Schedule III of Notification no. 1/2017-C.T (Rate) dated 28-06-2017 under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 & Notification No. 1125-FT dated 28-06-2017 under the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, as amended vide Notification no. 41/2017-C.T (Rate) dated 14-11-2017 under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 & Notification No. 2019-FT dated 14-11-2017 under the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017,

‘Fanta Fruity Orange’ classifiable under sub-heading 220210

July 23, 2019 1914 Views 0 comment Print

In re Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (GST AAAR Gujarat) The Gujarat Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling modify the advance ruling order by holding that the product ‘Fanta Fruity Orange’ manufactured and supplied by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt ltd is classifiable under sub heading 2202 10 and GST rate of 28% and GST compensation Cess […]

GST on Ocean Freight under reverse charge mechanism: Legal View

July 23, 2019 79353 Views 1 comment Print

Out of many controversial issues under GST, one of the most discussed issues is applicability of GST ocean freight under reverse charge mechanism (in case of goods imported on CIF basis).  Some of the professional are of the view that pay tax under reverse charge mechanism and take the credit of it.  However, it is […]

GST on Maintenance Charges by Residents to Resident Welfare Housing Society

July 23, 2019 17163 Views 12 comments Print

Clarification on GST on Maintenance Charges paid by Members to Resident Welfare Society vide Circular No 109/28/2019- GST issued by Tax Research Unit dated 22nd July 2019  GST on monthly subscription/contribution charged by a Residential Welfare Association from its members: Even though a clarification was earlier issued by TRU earlier, there were numerous queries on […]

Kerala flood cess rules 2019 with latest amendments.

July 23, 2019 58857 Views 34 comments Print

The Kerala flood cess rules 2019 shall be implemented from 01st August 2019 onwards for two years i.e till July 2021.  As per the aforesaid Rules read with the amendments thereon, the Kerala flood cess (KFC) shall be imposed at the rate of 1% and/or 0.25% on the following local outward supplies (Intrastate outward supplies) made to B2C […]

The rippling effect of tax rulings

July 22, 2019 3495 Views 0 comment Print

The Indian Business Support Services industry may soon face a setback due to the recent ruling of Authority of Advance Ruling in the case of M/s Vserv Global Private Limited

Unaccounted goods at disclosed place of business are ‘secreted’

July 22, 2019 5136 Views 0 comment Print

Rajeev Traders Vs State Of U. P. (Allahabad High Court) Allahabad High Court held that once it was admitted that assessee had not recorded goods found stored at his disclosed place of business, in his books of account, a presumption of goods having been ‘secreted’ as per CGST Section 67 did arise. Upholding seizure of […]

Show cause notice is sine qua non to proceed with recovery under GST

July 22, 2019 6828 Views 0 comment Print

LC Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Karnataka High Court) Section 73 of the Chapter XV of the Act – contemplates that where it appears to the proper officer that any tax has not been paid or short paid or erroneously refunded, or where input tax credit has been wrongly availed or utilised […]

GST on contribution charged by a Residential Welfare Association

July 22, 2019 14172 Views 2 comments Print

GST on monthly subscription/contribution charged by a Residential Welfare Association from its members A number of issues have been raised regarding the GST payable on the amount charged by a Residential Welfare Association for providing services and goods for the common use of its members in a housing society or a residential complex. The same […]

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