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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
Andhra Pradesh Advance Ruling Authority holds that export of processed frozen shrimp (HSN 0306) in pre-packaged and labelled containers up to 25 kg attracts GST liability at 5%.
Authority held that consultancy services like planning and estimation qualify for GST exemption only when related to Panchayat or Municipality functions under Articles 243G and 243W.
Year-end GST compliance for FY 2024–25 is critical. CAs face challenges in manual reconciliation and managing ITC. Automation software streamlines GSTR-2B matching, e-invoicing, and discrepancy detection.
Levy of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on ocean freight under Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) contracts was unsustainable in law as such a tax constituted double taxation contrary to the principle of composite supply under the GST law.
Madras High Court held that non-responding to notice and non-appearance on hearing due to fact that notices were uploaded only through GST portal and there was no service of notice via physical mode. Accordingly, order set aside on ground of violation of principles of natural justice.
Gauhati High Court held that the Summary of the Show Cause Notice issued in FORM GST DRC-01 does not substitute the proper SCN required under Section 73(1) of both the Central and State GST Acts. Accordingly, order is set aside and writ petition is allowed.
An analysis of CBIC Circular 254/11/2025-GST questioning its legal validity to assign proper officers for Section 122 GST penalties via a circular, not the Act or rules.
Andhra Pradesh HC rules GST assessment orders without a Document Identification Number (DIN) are invalid, but remain effective and enforceable until set aside.
Madras HC rules single GST show cause notice/assessment order for multiple financial years is impermissible. Each year requires a separate notice.
The strict 4-month statutory limitation period for filing a GST appeal under Section 107 could not be condoned, as the provision created a special regime that excluded the general principles of condonation of delay under the Limitation Act.
