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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 408 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 621 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 276 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 321 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 591 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 2817 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 21465 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 66 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 183 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 444 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 201 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 2961 Views 0 comment Print


Restriction on furnishing of info in PART A of GST EWB-01 WEF 21.06.2019

April 23, 2019 15255 Views 2 comments Print

Effective date of implementation of Rule 138E of CGST Rules, 2017 Seeks to notify the provisions of rule 138E of the CGST Rules w.e.f 21st June, 2019 vide Notification No. 22/2019 – Central Tax Dated 23rd April, 2019. Rule 138E prescribes Restriction on furnishing of information in PART A of FORM GST EWB-01 in certain […]

Tax payment & GST Return Filing by 6% Composition Scheme dealers

April 23, 2019 56766 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to notify procedure for quarterly tax payment and annual filing of return for taxpayers availing the benefit of Notification No. 02/2019– Central Tax (Rate), dated the 7th March, 2019 i.e. for dealers who opted 6% Composition Scheme vide Notification No. 21/2019 – Central Tax Dated 23rd April, 2019. Special Procedure for Return filing by […]

Central Goods and Services Tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2019

April 23, 2019 14931 Views 0 comment Print

All returns due for the period from the date of the order of cancellation of registration till the date of the order of revocation of cancellation of registration shall be furnished by the said person within a period of thirty days from the date of order of revocation of cancellation of registration:

Treatment of Free samples, Discounts & Offers under GST

April 23, 2019 29490 Views 1 comment Print

You cannot claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) on the inputs, input services and capital goods to the extent they are used in relation to the free samples and gifts supplied without any consideration.

e-Way Bill System Enhancements in e-Way Bill System (April-2019)

April 23, 2019 62964 Views 1 comment Print

Following are the enhancements in e-Way Bill System: 1. Auto calculation of distance based on PIN Codes 2. Knowing the distance between two PIN codes 3. Blocking the generation of multiple e-Way Bills on one Invoice/Document 4. Extension of e-Way Bill in case the Consignment is in Transit/Movement 5. Report on list of e-Way Bills about to expire soon

Financial impact of HC Judgment on Section 50 GST interest

April 23, 2019 7332 Views 7 comments Print

The liability to pay interest under Section 50 (1) is self-imposed and also automatic, without any determination by any one. Hence, the stand taken by the department (i.e. interest is to be paid on Gross Value of tax payable without adjusting available ITC) that the liability is compensatory in nature, appears to be correct

AAR bound to pronounce ruling within 90 days of receipt of application

April 23, 2019 564 Views 0 comment Print

In re Kayden Investments Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Haryana) In order to decide the admissibility of the application, the applicant was called upon to appear before this Authority on 12.04.2019 vide memo no. 664 dated 09.04.2019, but none appeared on behalf of the applicant. Thereafter, notice of appearance was sent for 22.04.2019 vide memo no. […]

Intent or objective of any club or association immaterial for leviability of GST

April 23, 2019 1608 Views 0 comment Print

Accordingly, it is believed that under the GST Law, the intent or objective of any club or association is immaterial in so far as the leviability of GST is concerned. Therefore, provision by club, association, society, or any such body (for a subscription or any other consideration) of the facilities or benefits to its members will surely attract GST irrespective of the fact that such club is not set up with the objective of providing any goods or service to its members.

New Functionalities & Return filing Utility of Form GSTR-9C /GSTR-9

April 23, 2019 1713 Views 0 comment Print

A. New Functionalities available in CBIC-GST Application: i. Tax officers can block/unblock ITC credit in Credit ledger at GST ii. Tax officers can see annual return GSTR 9 return filed on GST iii. Tax officers can see annual return GSTR 9A return filed on GST iv. Tax officer can see GSTR 2X return, claiming TDS/TCS […]

GST Tran-1 directory not mandatory, Centre-State seeks time to counter: Calcutta HC

April 23, 2019 2061 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner Rudra Autoparts Distributor filed writ petition praying to allow filing of form GST Tran 1 to enable it to claim transitional credit of eligible duties in respect of inputs held in stock on the appointed day in terms of  Section 140(3) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 read with Rule 117 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017.

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