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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


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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


Key highlights of CGST (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2019

July 4, 2019 9567 Views 1 comment Print

Key highlights of Central Goods and Service Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2019 The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs notified the Central Goods and Service Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2019, vide its notification no. 31/2019–Central Tax dated 28th June 2019. The present articles summarize the key highlights of the newly notified Central Goods and Service […]

Interest on irregular availment of ITC under GST

July 4, 2019 73818 Views 3 comments Print

Interest, in common parlance, is understood to be the cost of borrowing money. Alternatively, it is a compensation paid to the lender who could have benefited in value had he not parted with the money. In simple terms, interest is payable only when there is a loss of commercial opportunity of usage of funds. The […]

New Returns for Composition Tax payers under GST w.e.f. 01-04-2019

July 4, 2019 7959 Views 4 comments Print

GST Returns for Composition Tax Payers has been changed from 1st April 2019 As Notification No. 02/2019– Central Tax (Rate), dated the 7th March, 2019 Extract of Notification Furnish a statement, every quarter or, as the case may be, part thereof, containing the details of payment of self-assessed tax in FORM GST CMP-08, till the […]

Clarification on GST Annual Return & Reconciliation Statement

July 4, 2019 4707 Views 0 comment Print

1. Self-declaration of outward supply which has not been reported in GSTR-1, and GSTR-3B will not be attract any Penalty if reported in GSTR-9 and Tax with Interest paid on it. Section 73 of the CGST Act allow the tax payer to pay tax which has not been paid, short paid or erroneously refunded or […]

Profiteering cannot be alleged in absence of GST Rate reduction: NAA

July 4, 2019 723 Views 0 comment Print

Sh. Rahul Sharma Vs. M/s H P India Sales Pvt. Ltd. (National Anti-Profiteering Authority) The allegation of the Applicant  was that the Respondent had not passed on the benefit of rate reduction for the product ‘Computer Monitor of 19.5 inch’ w.e.f. 01.01.2019. We find that there was no rate reduction in tax on the product […]

GST Refund Compendium of Refund Notifications and Circulars

July 4, 2019 1629 Views 0 comment Print

GST REFUNDS & OTHER PAYMENTS TO TAXPAYERS (A Compendium of Notifications, Circulars, Instructions & Advisories Issued by Government) Compendium consolidates various Notifications, Circulars, Instructions & Advisories Issued by Government related to GST Refund in a single book to serve as a source of ready reference for all stakeholders. Download GST Refund Compendium of Refund Notifications, […]

Input Tax Credit Provision and rules under GST

July 4, 2019 50298 Views 2 comments Print

After implication of GST, Most of query raised related to INPUT TAX CREDIT (ITC) like on which goods and service ITC available or not, if available then how much, Availability of ITC on Motor vehicles, how much ITC available on goods and service which partly used for business or partly used of any purpose.

CBIC should clarify on GST Rate on Engines used Solely in Railways

July 4, 2019 3021 Views 0 comment Print

Whether engine manufactured and supplied solely and principally for use in railways/locomotives are classifiable under HSN Heading 8408 or under HSN Heading 8607 of the Customs Tariff (which has been borrowed for classification purposes under GST regime) as a part used solely or principally for Railways or Tramway Locomotives or Rolling Stock?

GSTR 9 & GSTR 9C – Further Clarifications with our Comments

July 4, 2019 3903 Views 1 comment Print

Via Press Release dated 03rd July, 2019 certain further clarifications have been issued pertaining to the Annual Return and the Reconciliation Statement. Said clarifications along with our comments in brief are given hereinafter: a) Payment of any unpaid tax: Section 73 of the CGST Act provides a unique opportunity of self – correction to all taxpayers […]

Govt clarifications on Annual GST Return & Reconciliation Statement

July 4, 2019 2577 Views 0 comment Print

In cases where some information has not been furnished in Form GSTR-1 or in Form GSTR-3B, taxpayers may pay the tax with interest through Form GST DRC-03 at any time. In fact, the Annual Return provides an additional opportunity for such taxpayers to declare the summary of supply against which payment of tax is made.

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