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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
Bombay HC rules 6% interest under CGST Act payable from 60 days after original refund application, even if initial claim was later allowed on appeal.
Bombay HC rules pre-show cause consultation is mandatory before issuing service tax SCNs above ₹50 lakh; SCNs without it are liable to be quashed.
Jharkhand High Court dismisses bail in case of fraudulent availment and passing of fake GST Input Tax Credit, holding the offence as a serious crime affecting national economic health.
Karnataka High Court confirms that secured creditors can recover dues from property before GST claims if their SARFAESI Act charge predates the GST encumbrance, ensuring proper auction proceedings.
A deep legal debate on whether Explanation (ii) to Section 22 of the CGST Act excludes the turnover of both registered and unregistered job workers. The discussion contrasts strict textual interpretation with purposive reasoning to reveal why the phrase by a registered job worker leaves no room for expansive reading.
Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition, directing taxpayers to approach the appellate authority as an alternate remedy in cases of fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit, emphasizing proper legal recourse.
Gujarat High Court held that reversing the order sanctioning refund not justified since evidences placed on records are not considered and further petitioner has duly complied with provisions of rule 89(2)(c) of the GST Rules. Accordingly, petition is allowed and order is quashed.
Supreme Court refines tests to identify real employer–employee relationships, impacting income tax TDS, GST liability, and manpower supply compliance.
Court held that taxpayers whose GST registration stands cancelled cannot be expected to access e-notices, setting aside an order issued without physical service.
Summary of Agrawal Soya Extracts (P.) Ltd. vs. Union of India where the MP High Court applied the Supreme Court’s Armour Security precedent, mandating GST authorities to decide on jurisdiction and prevent parallel investigations if a show cause notice is already issued on the same subject matter under Section 6(2)(b) of the CGST Act.
