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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 474 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 690 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 312 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 366 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 618 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 2826 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 21495 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 834 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 1005 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Provisional Attachment Ends After Final GST Order: Rajasthan HC

Goods and Services Tax : The court held that a provisional attachment under Section 83 ceases once a final order under Section 74 is issued. The ruling rei...

April 27, 2026 42 Views 0 comment Print

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 102 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 204 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 498 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 129 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 150 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 2973 Views 0 comment Print


GST on Royalty for Licensing services for right to use minerals including its exploration & evaluation

March 1, 2019 774 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sainik Mining and Allied Services Ltd. (GST AAR Haryana) Q1. What is the classification of service provided in accordance with Notification No. 11/2017-CT (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 read with annexure attached to it, by the State of Haryana to M/s Sainik Mining And Allied Services Ltd., for which royalty is being paid? Whether said […]

GST on purchase of demo vehicles cannot be availed as ITC

March 1, 2019 1902 Views 0 comment Print

In re Platinum Moto Corp. LLP (GST AAR Haryana) Q1. Whether Input Tax Credit (ITC) can be availed on such capital goods (demo cars) and set off against output tax payable under GST. The Goods and Services Tax paid on the purchase of demo vehicles cannot be availed as Input Tax Credit and set off […]

GST on mixing of rubber compound on materials supplied by principal

March 1, 2019 2109 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Estera Polymers (GST AAR Kerala) Mixing of rubber compound on the materials supplied by the principal and returning the finished products such as rubber backed mats and matting to the principal constitute supply of job work services and the job work services applied on such goods are squarely come under SI.No.26(i)(b) of […]

Rate of GST on Diesel engines, marine diesel engines, gear boxes

March 1, 2019 10902 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ms Techno Tradings and Services Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Kerala) i) As per the Notification No.01/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28/06/2017 Marine Diesel Engine falling under TSH 8408 of Customs Tariff Act, 1975, as adopted to GST, attracts 28% IGST (14% CGST+14% SGST) as per Serial No.115 of Schedule IV is correct or […]

GST on Tour Services and Goods shown separately in Invoice

March 1, 2019 4593 Views 0 comment Print

Tax liability under GST for the tour packages, which are providing to guests by way of separate services like accommodation, serving food and beverages, service of authorized guides, trekking accessories etc. against separate invoices.

PVC Tufted Coir Mats & Matting classifiable under CTH 57039090

March 1, 2019 1149 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Coco fibre Industries Private Limited (GST AAR Kerala) i) Whether or not PVC Tufted Colr Mats and Matting can be fitted into low band of tax rate of 5% as Cob Mats and Matting corresponding to entry in Schedule I. Serial Number 219 – 5702, 5703, 5705-Coir Mats, Matting, floor covering and […]

PVC Tufted Coir Mats and Matting falls under CTH 57039090

March 1, 2019 1089 Views 0 comment Print

In re Cocofibre Industries Private Limited (GST AAR Kerala) Q.1: Whether or not PVC Tufted Coir Mats and matting can be fitted into low band of tax rate of 5% as Coir Mats and Matting corresponding to entry in Schedule-I.Serial No.2019-5702,5703,5705-Coir Mats, Matting, floor covering and handloon durries with eligibility for refund of inverted tax rate […]

Application for Advance Ruling rejected for non payment of fees

March 1, 2019 738 Views 0 comment Print

As per Circular No. 25/25/2017-GST dated 21st  December, 2017 issued by Central Board of Excise and Customs, the applicant for advance ruling has to make the payment of the fee of Rs. 5,000/- each under the CGST and the respective SCST Act. But the petitioner has remitted Rs.5,000/- under SGST head only. Even though intimation was given to the applicant to pay deficit amount, there was no response from the side of applicant.

Polypropylene mats- 12% GST till 25-01-2018 & 5% GST thereafter

March 1, 2019 8766 Views 0 comment Print

What is the tax rate for polypropylene mats under heading 4601?As per Entry 103 of Schedule If of Notification No. 01/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 and S.R.O.No.360/2017 dtd.30-06-2017 polypropylene mats were taxable @ 12% GST till 25-01-2018 and thereafter at 5% GST as per Enny 198A of the 1st Schedule of Notification No. 01/2017 Central Tax Rate) dated 28 062017 and S.R.O.No.360/2017 dtd.30-06-2017.

Sun-cured tobacco leaves comes under HSN code 2401

March 1, 2019 2052 Views 1 comment Print

In re Suresh.G. M/s. Govind Traders (GST AAR Kerala) 01. What is the HSN code applicable to sun-cured ‘Tobacco leaves’ known in Kerala as ‘Kannipukayila’ purchased from farmers of Puliyampatti areas of Tamil Nadu used only for chewing by consumers in Kerala? Sun-cured tobacco leaves comes under the HSN Code 2401. 02. What is the […]

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