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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 426 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 639 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 282 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 336 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 606 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 2820 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 21483 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


Imposition of higher GST liability for mere wrong availment of ITC not justifiable

Goods and Services Tax : Madras High Court held that it is not justifiable to impose disproportionate liability under section 74 of the respective GST enac...

April 27, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

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 186 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 453 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 117 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 207 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 159 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 147 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 120 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 132 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 2964 Views 0 comment Print


Semi-stitched Salwar/Churidar are taxable as garments at 5% / 12%

May 13, 2019 6567 Views 1 comment Print

Semi-stitched Salwar/Churidar are liable to GST @ 5% [CGST-2.5% and SGST-2.5%], if the Sale Value is less than Rs. 1000/- per piece and @ 12% [CGST-6% and SGST-6%], if the sale value is more than Rs. 1000/- per piece.

Classification and rate of GST on PP non-woven bags made from Non-woven fabric

May 13, 2019 3186 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s U.S. Polytech (GST AAAR West Bengal) P P Non-woven bags manufactured by the Applicant from ‘Non-woven fabric’ under HSN 5603 falls under HSN 6305 33 00 and the applicable rate for the bags of value not exceeding Rs.1000/= per piece is taxable at the rate of 5% under Serial No. 224 of […]

IGST Refund cannot be denied on account of Technical Glitches

May 12, 2019 5001 Views 0 comment Print

Vsg Exports Pvt Ltd Vs. Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) Facts Refund of Integrated Tax (IGST) paid on the goods exported out of India. Since the respondents did not refund the IGST amount, the Writ Petition was filed. According to the petitioner, they have claimed lower rate drawback as per Notification 131/2016(NT) , dated […]

Do not levy Penalty for GST system problem due to design limitation: HC

May 12, 2019 1833 Views 0 comment Print

Clix Capital Services (P.) Ltd. Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that further to the previous directions, the Form GSTR-3B filed manually has since been processed and the notional demand in respect of Rs.16.80 crores has been reversed. It is submitted that in these circumstances, […]

Income Tax, GST, Company Law, LLP Compliance Manual for F.Y.2019-20

May 12, 2019 7959 Views 4 comments Print

This compliance book aims at helping and providing practical solutions and day to day compliance requirements to professionals, entrepreneurs and all small to large businesses as it has summarized provisions, charts and important notes with tables which can be easily understood. Compliance Hand Book contains the following- Income Tax- Income Tax Rates,  TDS Rate Chart, […]

GST: How to File Reply during General Penalty Proceedings u/s 125

May 12, 2019 50385 Views 0 comment Print

A. FAQs on Filing Reply or Taking Actions during General Penalty Proceedings u/s 125 of Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017. General Penalty: Q.1 When can a General Penalty be imposed on a taxable person? Ans: General Penalty can be imposed under Section 125 on a taxable person, when he/she contravenes any provisions of […]

All types of ITC Forms under GST – CRUX

May 12, 2019 60876 Views 2 comments Print

In this article you will get to know about all the 4 Types of ITC Forms available at GST Portal in brief and will help to get a clear understanding about them by reading CRUX. There are 4 types of ITC Forms, which are as follows:- ♣ ITC 01 – ITC for new GST Registration […]

GST on Real Estate: Time for Builders & Officials to Enrich Gracefully

May 11, 2019 13080 Views 5 comments Print

Recent Changes in Real Estate Confusions Galore – Common Man @ Mercy Opportune Time for Builders & Officials to Enrich Gracefully In the recent times there are Headline News and Flashes in many Electronic Media about GST rate slash to just 1% & 5% from as high as 8% & 12%. It might have enthused […]

How to View and Download GST Accounting and Billing Software

May 11, 2019 21978 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on View and Download Accounting and Billing Software Q. 1. What is Accounting and Billing Software on the GST Portal? Ans. Accounting and Billing Software download functionality is made available for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) having turnover less than Rs. 1.5 crores. This software allows a taxpayer to run his daily […]

Seizure notice issued to transporter is valid despite not being supplier of goods: HC

May 11, 2019 2319 Views 0 comment Print

Ashok Kumar Bhatia Vs State of U.P. (Allahabad High Court) Section 129 relates to ‘any person’ who transports any goods or stores any goods while they are “in transit” in contravention of the provisions of this Act or Rules made thereunder, all such goods and conveyance used as a means of transport for carrying the […]

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