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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


Provisional GST Assessment

June 4, 2019 4011 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding of the provisions relating to Provisional assessment under GST through pictorial presentations Definition of ‘Assessment’ under Section 2(11) of the CGST Act, 2017  “Assessment” means determination of tax liability under this Act and includes self-assessment, re-assessment, provisional assessment, summary assessment and best judgment assessment; Provisional Assessment Procedure for Provisional Assessment Finalization of Provisional Assessment

Handbook on GST Annual Return- Analysis of GSTR 9 / GSTR 9A

June 4, 2019 15195 Views 0 comment Print

The submission and processing of return is an important link between the taxpayers and tax administration. Section 44 of the Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 stipulates that every registered person shall furnish an annual return for each financial year. Annual return is a consolidation of returns filed i.e. GSTR 1 and GSTR […]

GST Grievance Redressal Mechanism- Contact Details

June 4, 2019 3039 Views 1 comment Print

A multi-layered mechanism on grievance redressal exist to taxpayers, as below:– Pan-India Helpdesk: (24 x 7 Helpdesk – CBECMITRA):  For all queries related to law and procedure under GST and related IT issues. National Toll-free number: 1800-1200-232 E-mail : cbecmitra.helpdesk@icegate.gov.in Helpdesk manager: Escalation.Cbecmitra@icegate.gov.in Taxpayer Self-service (web-ticketing) Taxpayers may also use a self-service mechanism available under ‘HELP’ tab on […]

Delhi HC questions delay in issue of GST refund & validity of Refund Approval Committee

June 4, 2019 1251 Views 0 comment Print

Mr Satyakam informs the Court that Mr Rajesh Prasad has undertaken a complete review of the procedure and in view of what has transpired in the Court, he undertakes to disband the RAC. He proposes to issue appropriate notification to authorize a proper officer in respect of the refunds above the certain value strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Delhi GST Act. He undertakes to place before the Court on the next date, by way of an affidavit, the steps taken by him in this regard.

Arrest Under GST – A Saga That Will Continue

June 4, 2019 17598 Views 0 comment Print

1. Recently print as well as online media has written a lot about arrests under GST. The sudden surge in the interest stems from the fact that the Supreme Court has refused to interfere with a decision of a High Court which did not prevent the arrest of the directors/employees (concerned with the alleged act […]

GST on printing of question papers on behalf of educational institution

June 3, 2019 2811 Views 0 comment Print

In re Maxwell Co. Pvt (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh) Question 1 Whether activity of printing of question papers on behalf of educational institution can be classified as activity of supply of goods or supply of services? Answer 1:- The activity of printing of question papers by the applicant is activity of supply of services classifiable […]

Supply of packed Food items/Drinks & cooked item at railway platforms is Supply of Services

June 3, 2019 2916 Views 0 comment Print

In re Rajeev Kumar Garg (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh) (1) Whether supply of food items at GMUs (General Minor Units) at Railway Platforms which include only counter sale of packed food items, drinks and cooked item shall be treated as ‘Sale of Goods’ or ‘Sale of Service’? Ans 1:– Supply of Food items at GMUs […]

GST on Filter Elements & Air Filter Assembly as parts for Diesel Electric Locomotives

June 3, 2019 4755 Views 0 comment Print

In re G S Products (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh) (a) Whether they are correct in their classification of the filter Elements & Air Filter Assembly mentioned above as parts for Diesel Electric Locomotive for Indian Railways under Tariff Heading 8607 in GST regime or not? Ans: Yes, The correct classification of the Filter Elements & […]

GST on goods and services supplied to implement and maintain Software VC up to Gram Panchayat Government offices

June 3, 2019 3939 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/S Vedant Synergy Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) The goods and services supplied by the applicant are classifiable under HSN 998316 (Information technology infrastructure and network management services) attracting GST @ 18% (SGST 9% + CGST 9%). FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING RAJASTHAN Note: Under Section 100 of the CGST/RGST […]

Gudakhu manufactured for use as tooth paste classifiable under tariff item 2403 9990

June 3, 2019 3936 Views 0 comment Print

In re Arvind Kumar Agrawa (GST AAAR Odisha) In the Customs Tariff, goods of the same class have been grouped together. Also, the residuary items have been provided separately for each class of goods under each chapter. The Notes to the Tariff, giving explanation to the scope and ambit of the respective chapter have statutory […]

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