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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 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


Composite supply Vs. Mixed Supply under Goods & Services Tax (GST)

March 16, 2019 4203 Views 0 comment Print

Under GST ‘Mixed Supply‘ Means a combination of two or more goods or services made together for a single price. Each of these items can be supplied separately and is not dependent on any other. Under GST ‘Composite supply‘ means a supply comprising  two or more goods/services, which are naturally bundled and supplied in with […]

Comparison of Composition Schemes Under GST (From 1-4-2019 )

March 15, 2019 4920 Views 1 comment Print

We  had COMPOSITION scheme for GOODS manufacturer or trader  – at 1% . Also we already had COMPOSITION scheme for RESTAURANT SERVICE supplier – at 5%. Now we have , COMPOSITION SCHEME FOR SERVICE PROVIDER   OR   GOODS + SERVICE PROVIDER –  at 6%  for First 50 lacs w.e.f. 01-04-2019. Notification No. 2/2019-Central Tax (Rate) To […]

Advance Ruling Provision Is Not In The Interest of Justice & Fair Play

March 15, 2019 1647 Views 1 comment Print

Under section 95 of CGST/SGST Act and section 12 of UTGST Act, ‘Advance Ruling’ means a expert decision provided by the Authority or the Appellate Authority to an petitioner / applicant on the matters or on the questions specified in section 97(2) or 100(1) of CGST/SGST Act as the case may be, with regard to […]

Refund- Enhancement on GST Portal

March 15, 2019 1233 Views 0 comment Print

Refund |Enhancements on GST Portal |March 2019 While filing refund application of ITC accumulated due to Inverted Tax Structure, taxpayer can now enter his own GSTIN in the inward supply detail statement on the GST Portal

UDIN Mandatory for GST & Tax Audit Reports from 01.04.2019

March 15, 2019 10584 Views 0 comment Print

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India UDIN BEING MADE MANDATORY IN 2nd PHASE FOR GST & TAX AUDIT REPORTS You may be aware that Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) has been made mandatory as per the Council decision taken at its 379th Meeting held on 17th – 18th December, 2018 in the following phases: […]

GST – War has just begun

March 15, 2019 6816 Views 2 comments Print

Till now, everything was going ok. But all cannot be on the same page all the time. During the 31st GST Council meeting on 22nd December, 2018, States must have felt that due to the pattern allowed to offset the GST input credit, they are having cash flow problems. So decision was taken to insert section 49A & 49B to bring new provision on GST set-off.

GST Audit Desk Review : Part – I

March 15, 2019 16398 Views 2 comments Print

Desk review is the first and foremost step taken by an Auditor to conduct an audit . It simply means performing initial audit procedures in the office itself without going to auditees place of business. It involves collecting some important information from the assessee to understand the operations prior to the conduct of field audit.

No Confiscation unless GST Tax and Penalty is quantified

March 14, 2019 14925 Views 1 comment Print

Shree Enterprises Vs CTO  (Karnataka High Court) Facts- Petitioners have challenged the order of confiscation as illegal, seeking all consequential reliefs. Petitioners are claiming to be the consignee and transporter of the goods in question. It is their contention that the Respondent has detained the goods and vehicle illegally for more than a month in […]

18% GST payable on PVC foot mats for cars

March 14, 2019 6462 Views 0 comment Print

In re Stinzo Automotives Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Haryana) The applicant is a manufacturer and supplier of Poly vinyl Chloride (PVC) foot mats for cars. Chapter 57 of the GST Tariff of goods deals with carpets and other textile floor coverings. Heading 5705 includes other carpets and other textile floor coverings, whether or not made […]

GST on Main Propulsion engine for ships, Marine Gear box, Marine generator

March 14, 2019 5157 Views 2 comments Print

In re C S Diesel Engineering Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Question :- 1) Please confirm that Main Propulsion engine for ships falling under HSN code 8408 1093, Marine Gear box falling under heading 8483 and marine generator falling under 8502 1100 and Marine engine for other applications like pumps falling under sub-heading 8408 10 […]

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