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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 432 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 660 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 288 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 345 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 2823 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 21486 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 828 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 87 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 189 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 456 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 120 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 165 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 135 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


Refund under Goods & Services Tax Tax (GST)

March 2, 2019 5307 Views 0 comment Print

There are certain situations under which you can claim refund under GST law. Due to zero rates on Export, and inverted tax on certain supply, i.e. inward supply is taxed more than outward supply.  As per section 54(1) of CGST Act, 2017 Application for refund can be made before expiry of two years from the relevant date.  The procedures through which refund will be granted are discussed as under.

Summary of GST circulars, notifications & council decisions of Feb’19

March 2, 2019 4581 Views 0 comment Print

The objective of this document is to summarize all the updates of GST (Notifications, Circulars, other amendments and updates) in one place. 2 Central tax notifications, 1 Integrated tax notification and 4 Central tax circulars were issued during the month Feb’19. And also the council has approved the new GST rates for the real estate […]

Execution of Livelyhood for artists & local art hubs as an administrative agency is exempt from GST

March 2, 2019 1092 Views 0 comment Print

The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-op Society Ltd. – Execution of Livelyhood for artists and local art hubs as an administrative agency is exempted from GST.

Bus Body Building on job work basis, on chassis supplied by customer, is supply of service

March 2, 2019 3993 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Kondody Autocraft (India) Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Kerala) i) Whether the activity of Bus Oody Building on job work basis, on the chassis supplied by the customer, is supply of goods Cr: supply of service? The activity of Bus Body Building on job work basis, on the chassis supplied by the customer, […]

ITC eligible of cess paid on vehicle used for renting or passenger transportation

March 2, 2019 24435 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Orix Infrastructure Services Ltd. – Advance Ruling on eligibility of availing ITC of the cess paid on purchase of motor vehicles used in providing service of transportation of passengers or renting of motor vehicles.

Advance Ruling cannot be given on place of supply of services

March 2, 2019 3837 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sri. Thomas Joseph Nellissery  (GST AAR Kerala) a) Whether the applicant, engaged in providing management consultancy services, is falling within the definition of the term Intermediary as per Sec.2(13) of The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017? The services provided by the applicant falls under SAC code 998311 “Management Consultancy Services”. The […]

Converting bare shaft supplied by customer into sugar mill roller with own raw material is supply of goods

March 2, 2019 984 Views 0 comment Print

In re S. B. Reshellers Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Mahashtra) Question 1):- The activity of converting the bare shaft/beams supplied by the customer into ready to use sugar mill roller (by using one’s own raw material) will be treatable as supply of goods or will be treatable as supply of service? Answer: – The activity […]

Green pepper picked from vine is exempt under GST

March 2, 2019 7239 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Herbal Isolates Private Limited (GST AAR Kerala) i) Whether fresh raw green pepper of genus Piper Nigrum is a vegetable that merits, classification under heading 0709 99 10 of Chapter 7 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. Green Peppercorns plucked fresh from the vines qualifies the classification under Chapter 7 of the […]

ITC disallowed on CSR Expenses – Way ahead

March 2, 2019 16788 Views 2 comments Print

Recently in a advance ruling by Kerala authority for advance ruling , it has been held that applicant cannot take input tax credit for expense incurred in connection with corporate social responsibility expenses.

No ITC on goods provided free of cost for flood affected people & KSEB

March 2, 2019 26685 Views 0 comment Print

M/s Polycab Wires Pvt. Ltd. – Applicability of GST and eligibility of ITC with respect to goods provided free of cost for flood affected people and KSEB

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