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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 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


Ready to cook popcorn classifiable under HSN code 20081990: AAR

February 16, 2019 13110 Views 0 comment Print

What will be the correct HSN code and consequently rate of GST applicable on ‘Ready to cook popcorn premix i.e. Popcorn Maize with edible oil and salt’, sold in retail pack size ranging from 30 grams to 350 grams.

Reverse Charge Mechanism amendments effective from 01.02.2019

February 16, 2019 126507 Views 13 comments Print

The provisions of section 9 (4) of the CGST Act, 2017 deals with the applicability of reverse charge mechanism, wherein, the goods or services or both is being procured by the registered person from the unregistered person.

GST Tribunal Formed or Not? HC seeks response from GST Council

February 16, 2019 996 Views 0 comment Print

In this matter learned counsel for the G.S.T. Council is unable to tell as to whether the Tribunal is constituted or not. Learned standing counsel appearing for the State is also unable to tell as to whether the State has moved in the matter or not.

Problem of Unallocated IGST Attacked With A Faulty Solution

February 16, 2019 4056 Views 0 comment Print

1. Concept note on the GST issued by CBIC beautifully captures the design of the GST which has been implemented in our country. Same reads as under: “The IGST model is a unique contribution of India in the field of VAT. The IGST Model envisages that Centre would levy IGST (Integrated Goods and Service Tax) […]

Amendment in GST Input Tax Credit Utilisation rules wef 01.02.2019

February 15, 2019 94389 Views 13 comments Print

there are various rules / provisions affecting utilization of input tax credit which has been amended and the said amendments relating to the rules / provisions affecting utilization of input tax credit is being highlighted in the present article.

Blocked GST Credit on Motor Vehicles w.e.f. 1st February, 2019

February 15, 2019 51378 Views 3 comments Print

CGST Act, 2017 has under gone amendments and one of such amendment relates to blocked credit on motor vehicles which have been taken up in the present article.

Inter-state supplies of used lead acid batteries can be under Margin Scheme: AAR

February 15, 2019 3405 Views 0 comment Print

In re Ms. Shambhu Traders Pvt Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) 1. The used lead acid batteries qualify to be second hand goods. Accordingly, the Applicant dealer is entitled to operate under the Margin Scheme in respect of the used lead acid batteries. 2. The query raised by the applicant is not specified in Section 97(2) […]

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

February 15, 2019 2337 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Aravali Poly art Pvt. Ltd. (GST AAR Rajasthan) a. 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 Rajasthan to M/s Aravali Polyart Private Limited for which royalty is being paid? Whether said service can […]

When petitioner was not a fly by night operator, why bank accounts attached: HC ask Dept

February 15, 2019 1110 Views 0 comment Print

Mono Steel India Ltd. Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) 1. Mr. Paresh Dave, learned advocate for the petitioner has submitted that for recovery of a sum of rupees three crore and odd, six bank accounts of the petitioner have been provisionally attached by issuing notices under section 83 of the Gujarat Goods and […]

Changes in GST ITC Set off Rules and Form GSTR 3B from 1st Feb 2019

February 15, 2019 100347 Views 11 comments Print

Changes in GSTR 3B from Feb 2019 onwards (ITC Rules in GSTR 3B for set off Tax credit.) The government has amended CGST Act 2017 vide CGST Amendment Act 2018 with various changes w.e.f and one of the important amendment was made in Section 49 of CGST Act by introducing new section 49A & 49B […]

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