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Section 155 GST: How Much Must Buyers Prove for ITC Claims?

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the extent of the burden of proof under Section 155 of the CGST Act. The key takeaway is that recipients mus...

June 13, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

Dual GST Jurisdiction: How Parallel Proceedings Are Burdening Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : Dual Control Without Coordination: How CGST–SGST Jurisdiction Gaps Are Trapping Taxpayers in Parallel Proceedings Overview One o...

June 13, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

Pre-Deposit In Penalty Only Proceedings Under GST: A Challenge To Fair Appellate Remedy

Goods and Services Tax : The debate over mandatory pre-deposit in GST penalty-only proceedings has gained momentum after the Finance Act, 2025 amendment. C...

June 13, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

FY 2019-20 GST Interest Notices: Can Section 50 Revive Time-Barred Proceedings?

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines whether automated interest notices for FY 2019–20 can survive after limitation under Section 73 has expired...

June 13, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Says ITC Cannot Be Denied for Missing Lorry Receipts Alone

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that absence of lorry receipts or weighment slips, by itself, cannot justify denial of Input Tax Credit when invoic...

June 13, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


GST Audit Flags MSME Challenges: Key Recommendations to Improve Ease of Doing Business

Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders identified persistent issues in GST registration, cancellations, and refund processing affecting MSMEs. The consultat...

June 13, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

CAAS Urges Responsible AI Use in GST Administration

CA, CS, CMA : CAAS suggested that while favourable outcomes may be automated, adverse actions should require a named officer's approval supporte...

June 12, 2026 2433 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on procedural issues in filing of appeals before GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...

June 11, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Tops GST Growth Rankings Due to Strong Compliance & Enforcement Drive

Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...

June 6, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Issue GSTAT FAQ as Filing Procedures Continue to Cause Confusion: MGATBA

Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...

June 4, 2026 3036 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Telangana HC Grants Bail in ₹30 Crore GST Fraud Case as No Complaint Filed Despite 60 Days of Custody

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court granted bail to an accused in a Rs.30 crore fake GST ITC case after noting that no complaint had been fil...

June 14, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Grants Interim Relief in ₹458 Crore GST Dispute to IndiGo 

Goods and Services Tax : Considering Clauses 7 and 7.1 of the 2022 Circular, the Court found that the amount in question appeared to be compensation rather...

June 14, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

GST Appeals Cannot Be Rejected as Time-Barred Without Proving GST Order Communication Date: Allahabad HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Allahabad High Court held that GST appellate authorities cannot dismiss appeals solely on limitation without examining the act...

June 14, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

P&H HC Directs Decision on GST Fraud Complaint Within One Month

Goods and Services Tax : The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the competent authority to decide a representation alleging fraudulent GST record manip...

June 14, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Quashes GST Order as Authority Ignored Replies & 14 Supportings

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court set aside a GST adjudication order after finding that the authority incorrectly stated that no reply had ...

June 14, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTAT Mumbai Issues Notice on Operational Launch & Appeal Filing

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT Mumbai Bench has officially commenced functioning, making it mandatory for taxpayers within its jurisdiction to file appeals...

June 12, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Extends Timeline for ‘Ship To GSTIN’ & E-Way Bill Closure Implementation

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...

June 9, 2026 13392 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Mandates GST Returns & E-Way Bills for Operational Creditors Filing Section 9 Cases

Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...

June 4, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

Gross and Net GST revenue collections for the month of May, 2026

Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...

June 1, 2026 660 Views 0 comment Print


GST Rates applicable for Hotel Accommodation and Restaurants

May 13, 2019 254313 Views 32 comments Print

We all know that GST rates for restaurant, eating joint including mess, canteen, whether for consumption on or away from the premises where such food or any other article for human consumption or drink is supplied, other than those located in the premises of hotels, inns, guest houses, clubs, campsites or other commercial places meant for residential or lodging, is 5%.

Creating, Paying Taxes & Filing of GSTR-4

May 13, 2019 2364 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs of filing of  GSTR-4 Q.1 What is Form GSTR-4? Ans: Form GSTR-4 is to be filed by taxpayers to provide summary of outward supplies, tax payable thereon etc. Such taxpayers are also required to report summary of import of services and supplies attracting reverse charge. Form GSTR-4 is to be filed by taxpayers who […]

Semi-stitched Salwar/Churidar are taxable as garments at 5% / 12%

May 13, 2019 6687 Views 1 comment Print

Semi-stitched Salwar/Churidar are liable to GST @ 5% [CGST-2.5% and SGST-2.5%], if the Sale Value is less than Rs. 1000/- per piece and @ 12% [CGST-6% and SGST-6%], if the sale value is more than Rs. 1000/- per piece.

Classification and rate of GST on PP non-woven bags made from Non-woven fabric

May 13, 2019 3297 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s U.S. Polytech (GST AAAR West Bengal) P P Non-woven bags manufactured by the Applicant from ‘Non-woven fabric’ under HSN 5603 falls under HSN 6305 33 00 and the applicable rate for the bags of value not exceeding Rs.1000/= per piece is taxable at the rate of 5% under Serial No. 224 of […]

IGST Refund cannot be denied on account of Technical Glitches

May 12, 2019 5028 Views 0 comment Print

Vsg Exports Pvt Ltd Vs. Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) Facts Refund of Integrated Tax (IGST) paid on the goods exported out of India. Since the respondents did not refund the IGST amount, the Writ Petition was filed. According to the petitioner, they have claimed lower rate drawback as per Notification 131/2016(NT) , dated […]

Do not levy Penalty for GST system problem due to design limitation: HC

May 12, 2019 1893 Views 0 comment Print

Clix Capital Services (P.) Ltd. Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that further to the previous directions, the Form GSTR-3B filed manually has since been processed and the notional demand in respect of Rs.16.80 crores has been reversed. It is submitted that in these circumstances, […]

Income Tax, GST, Company Law, LLP Compliance Manual for F.Y.2019-20

May 12, 2019 7986 Views 4 comments Print

This compliance book aims at helping and providing practical solutions and day to day compliance requirements to professionals, entrepreneurs and all small to large businesses as it has summarized provisions, charts and important notes with tables which can be easily understood. Compliance Hand Book contains the following- Income Tax- Income Tax Rates,  TDS Rate Chart, […]

GST: How to File Reply during General Penalty Proceedings u/s 125

May 12, 2019 50634 Views 0 comment Print

A. FAQs on Filing Reply or Taking Actions during General Penalty Proceedings u/s 125 of Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017. General Penalty: Q.1 When can a General Penalty be imposed on a taxable person? Ans: General Penalty can be imposed under Section 125 on a taxable person, when he/she contravenes any provisions of […]

All types of ITC Forms under GST – CRUX

May 12, 2019 61305 Views 2 comments Print

In this article you will get to know about all the 4 Types of ITC Forms available at GST Portal in brief and will help to get a clear understanding about them by reading CRUX. There are 4 types of ITC Forms, which are as follows:- ♣ ITC 01 – ITC for new GST Registration […]

GST on Real Estate: Time for Builders & Officials to Enrich Gracefully

May 11, 2019 13143 Views 5 comments Print

Recent Changes in Real Estate Confusions Galore – Common Man @ Mercy Opportune Time for Builders & Officials to Enrich Gracefully In the recent times there are Headline News and Flashes in many Electronic Media about GST rate slash to just 1% & 5% from as high as 8% & 12%. It might have enthused […]

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