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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 240 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 393 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 222 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 222 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 555 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 2787 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 21366 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 111 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 237 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 114 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 150 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 120 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 2925 Views 0 comment Print


Property to be attached only after notice & assessment under GST Law

June 19, 2019 1251 Views 0 comment Print

Cengres Tiles Ltd. Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) The Gujarat High Court has held that only after the notice is served under Section 46 of the CGST Act and the assessment is done by the proper officer under Section 62, can the goods and the bank accounts of the taxable person be attached […]

Back Ground and Functioning of (NAA) National Anti-Profiteering Authority- Consumer Protection

June 19, 2019 915 Views 0 comment Print

INTRODUCTION Before get into the detailed functioning of NAA and how it’s protecting consumer’s interest, first let us understand background of it. In terms of Section 171 of the CGST Act, 2017, the suppliers of goods and services should pass on the benefit of any reduction in the rate of tax or the benefit of […]

GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B to be removed in New GST return Filing system

June 19, 2019 58044 Views 10 comments Print

The 31st GST Council meeting had settled on introducing a new GST return filing model on a trial basis. So as to ease the progress to the new GST return filing system, a transition plan has been worked out. Presently, there’s a major trial for the taxpayers having GST registration, and that is to migrate […]

GST 2.0: New GST Return Mechanism

June 19, 2019 26736 Views 9 comments Print

GSTN has released the Prototype of Simplified GST Return Filing System. Highlights of the proposed system are as follows: √ Three Forms: Suppliers making B2B Supplies only: GST RET-1 (Normal) Suppliers making B2C Supplies only: GST RET-2 (Sahaj) Suppliers making B2C & B2B Supplies both: GST RET-3 (Sugam) √ Annexure of supplies (GST ANX-1) and […]

FAQ on recent Clarifications on GSTR 9 & GSTR 9C

June 19, 2019 141309 Views 121 comments Print

GST annual return filing is mandatory for all entities having GST registration, irrespective of turnover during the financial year. Hence, even businesses that have obtained GST registration and having even NIL turnover must file annual return. GST registration holder who has obtained the registration anytime before 1st April 2018 are required to file GST annual […]

FIR can be lodged under Code of Criminal Procedure for GST offences

June 18, 2019 25359 Views 0 comment Print

The contention of the petitioner  that no FIR report can be lodged under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure for offences punishable under the IPC, as  proceeding could only be drawn against him under the U.P. GST Act,  2017, is  rejected.

ITC on pre-engineered structure used in construction of warehouses

June 18, 2019 16230 Views 0 comment Print

In re Embassy Industrial Parks Private Limited (GST AAR Haryana) Q. Whether input GST credit can be availed by the Applicant on pre-engineered structures which is movable in nature and accounted as ‘Plant and machinery’ and not capitalized as an immovable property? Ans. As per the definition of immovable property contained in the General Clauses […]

GST on Education Institutions- Detailed Analysis

June 18, 2019 91755 Views 4 comments Print

Article explains about GST Registration of Education Institutions which includes Liability to register, Presumptive taxation and Exemption from registration. It further includes Tax Rate on Supply of goods or services by Education Institutions, Type of tax, Payment of tax under RCM, Taxable value.

Non-GST Supply under GST laws – creating a nightmare

June 18, 2019 64212 Views 5 comments Print

Agricultural Income is exempt under the Income Tax Act. But practically it is added to Total Income for rate purposes. High slab individuals end up paying a portion of tax on agricultural income. Same fate awaits Non-GST supply under the GST laws.

8 Defects Fixed for Taxpayer by GSTN

June 18, 2019 13581 Views 0 comment Print

1. Refunds – Refund amount entered, while filing refund application for excess payment of tax, will get rounded off now. – Correct financial period will now be displayed in ARN receipt & Track ARN Status of Refund. – Refund filed by UN user, downloaded in PDF format, will now show period as quarterly (July-Sept/ Oct-Dec […]

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