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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


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 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


Latest Updates on GST Portal that we are need to be Aware of

May 18, 2019 24630 Views 2 comments Print

There have been several new updates on the GST portal over the last six months. The GST portal keeps rolling out new updates to help taxpayers file their returns more smoothly and effectively. Taxpayers need to stay up-to-date to avoid missing out on vital compliances, which in turn would prevent notices being issued to them. […]

Definition of Works Contract in Section 2(119) of CGST Act, 2017 is Unconstitutional

May 18, 2019 30912 Views 0 comment Print

THE RESTRICTIVE DEFINITION OF THE TERM GIVEN IN THE GST LAW IS ULTRA VIRES THE CONSTITUTION AND HENCE VOID  1. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1.1. Prior to the 46th amendment of the Constitution in 1982, which introduced Article 366(29A) into it, The States and the Centre had no power to tax WORKS CONTRACTS, that is, contracts for […]

Discounts – Practical Aspects and GST Law

May 18, 2019 10998 Views 5 comments Print

There are some recent media reports which brings out that the GST department is monitoring and watching over the discounts and offers given by car and other dealers to its customers to know whether any kind of revenue leakage occur to the exchequer from these transactions. As the discounts are passing in difference ways and […]

GSTR-9A Filing- Practical study

May 17, 2019 21018 Views 2 comments Print

As per section 44 read with proviso Rule 80(1) of CGST Act and Rules, Every  taxable person(Who choose to pay tax under Composition under Sec.10 of CGST Act,2017) shall furnish the annual return in FORM GSTR- 9A. For the Financial Year 2017-18 to be filled on or before 30th June, 2019 as per Order No. 3/2018- Central Tax-Dated. 31st December, 2018. The New Form of GSTR-9A has been amended vide Notification No. 74/2018-Central Tax-Dated.31st December,2018.

GST: Mystery of Time of supply under JDA Unveiled!

May 17, 2019 28293 Views 8 comments Print

Real Estate is an important part of the economy and is accountable for extensive part of its development investment, advancement of the nation’s infrastructure. The taxation of the real estate segment has also been challenging and litigated in many aspects. There are many open issues in relation to the determination of point of taxation and valuation under both direct and indirect taxes. 

Types of Audit under Goods and Services Tax with GST Audit Checklist

May 17, 2019 22200 Views 2 comments Print

Audit under GST is the examination of records, returns and other documents maintained by a registered dealer. The aim is to verify the correctness of Turnover declared, Taxes paid, Refund claimed and input Tax Credit availed by an assessed as per provisions under GST along with is to assess the auditee’s compliance with the provision of GST Act and Rules.

Practical Questions on Real Estate Sector in GST Regime w.e.f 01-04-2019

May 17, 2019 80376 Views 55 comments Print

1. What is Joint Development Agreement (JDA)? • This is an arrangement between an owner of the land and a builder where the land owner contributes the land and the developer undertakes the responsibility of obtaining approvals, property development, launching and marketing the project with the help of his financial resources. • As beneficial it […]

HC orders release of goods being perishable on furnishing security by way of bond

May 17, 2019 1494 Views 0 comment Print

M/s. Neuvera Wellness Ventures Pvt Ltd Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) The impugned order dated 2.4.2019 passed by the second respondent (Annexure-H to the petition) is hereby quashed and set aside. The matter is restored to the file of the second respondent who shall decide the same afresh in accordance with law after giving […]

GST payable on mining lease Royalty Paid to State Govt under RCM

May 17, 2019 40728 Views 3 comments Print

In re M/s Vinayak Stone Crusher (GST AAR Rajasthan) a. The service provided by the State of Rajasthan to the applicant for which royalty is being paid is classifiable under 997337. b. The rate of GST on service provided by the State of Rajasthan to the applicant for which royalty is being paid is 18% (SGST […]

GST on conference and exhibition Services to delegates & exhibitors

May 17, 2019 102894 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ms. All Rajasthan Corrugated Board and Box Manufacturers Association (GST AAR Rajasthan) I. The Service provided by the applicant to the delegates and exhibitors is a composite supply and classifiable under Service Code 998596 having Service description ‘Events, exhibitions, conventions and trade shows organizations and assistance services’ as per Annexure: Scheme of Classification […]

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