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GST Compensation Cess Credit Crisis: SC to Decide Fate of Rs. 2,500 Crore

Goods and Services Tax : The case examines whether stranded compensation cess credit due to GST reform must be refunded or lapsed, impacting working capita...

April 27, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

When Does Land Cease to Be ‘Land’ for Tax? Entry 49 vs GST

Goods and Services Tax : This explains the constitutional boundary between property tax and GST on land-related activities. The key takeaway is that owners...

April 27, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Section 168A GST Dispute: Four High Courts, Four Views on Limitation Extension

Goods and Services Tax : This compares opposing judicial views on GST notifications extending time limits. The key takeaway is that validity depends on for...

April 27, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 86A After K-9 Enterprises: End of Arbitrary ITC Blocking

Goods and Services Tax : This explains how courts have imposed strict safeguards on ITC blocking under Rule 86A. The key takeaway is that due process is no...

April 27, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

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 483 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 21513 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 669 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 57 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 117 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 210 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 492 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 126 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 2979 Views 0 comment Print


GST in case of supply of maintenance service with incidental supply of goods

December 19, 2018 11241 Views 0 comment Print

In re Cummins India Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) Since the supply of maintenance service in the present case is for a single price with supply of spare parts/goods as and when required, the supply of both, goods and services are made in conjunction with each other in the ordinary course of business and therefore considering […]

GST: Deduction of Value of Land – Notional or Actual ??

December 19, 2018 10908 Views 0 comment Print

Challenging the deemed value of land shall be far more difficult than what it seems. It shall be better if an alternate structure is adopted for transfer of land (e.g. separation of land owner and developer) to keep the fair value of land outside the ambit of GST.

Source Documents and Crucial Area under Annual Return GSTR-9

December 18, 2018 4635 Views 0 comment Print

A. CBIC, vide Notification No. 39/2018- Central Tax dtd. 4th September, 2018 has notified the Form of Annual Return. GSTR 9 is to be filed once in a year by the registered taxpayers, including persons registered under composition levy scheme, under Section 44 of the CGST Act, 2017. B. It consists of details regarding the […]

GST: Audit by tax Authority, Special Audit & Annual GST Audit

December 18, 2018 3096 Views 0 comment Print

Section 65 – GST Audit by tax Authority (1) Authority Commissioner or any officer authorised by him (2) At place of business of the registered person or at their office (3) 15 working days prior notice (4) Audit shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of commencement of the audit […]

GSTN started sharing Mis-match data with tax authorities

December 18, 2018 24768 Views 2 comments Print

GSTN has started sharing data with tax authorities on the following: a.Mis-match between figures reported in GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B. b.Mis-match between figures reported GSTR-3B &that computed by the system in GSTR-2A. c.Taxpayers who have generated e-way bill but not filed tax returns.

Air Dryer complete with final filter used in breaking system of locomotive attracts 18% GST

December 18, 2018 2544 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Blackstone Diesels (AAR Rajasthan) The ‘Air Dryer complete with final filter for used in breaking system of locomotive’ has been rightly classified by the supplier under Chapter 8421 of GST Tariff Act 2017 which attracts GST @18% (CGST 9% + SGST 9% ). FULL TEXT OF ORDER OF AUTHORITY OF ADVANCE RULING, RAJASTHAN […]

GST AAR refereed to Appellate Authority due to different views of members

December 18, 2018 1440 Views 1 comment Print

In re M/s Sam Overseas (GST AAR Uttarakhand) Classification and applicability of GST rate on the ‘Rejected Wheat Seed’ and ‘Rejected Paddy Seed’.  Due to different views of members matter been referred to Appellate Authority hearing and decision on said issue in terms of Section 98(5) of the Act ibid which provide that where the […]

Co-relation between MVAT audit report and GST !

December 18, 2018 3981 Views 0 comment Print

Arjuna, In the financial year 2017-18, 3 months were of Vat while the remaining 9 months were of GST. Therefore, taxpayers would be required to get their books audited as per their Turnover under both the laws. Hence while finalizing financials taxpayers might face problems. So let us discuss on the same.

Suggestions on Form GSTR 9C- Reconciliation statement & Certification

December 18, 2018 31158 Views 0 comment Print

We refer to the Form GSTR 9C Reconciliation statement & Certification notified vide Notification No. 49/2018- Central Tax dated 13th September, 2018. In this regard, we consider it a privilege to submit herewith ICAI’s suggestions thereon. The suggestions have been finalized based on the inputs received from members across India who are involved in GST implementation. We hope that these suggestions would also be considered favorably.

Incentive Vs. Subsidy under GST

December 17, 2018 40824 Views 2 comments Print

Section 15(2)(e):- Value of Supply shall include subsidies directly linked to the price excluding subsidies provided by the Central Government and State Governments. An Incentive is something that motivates an individual to perform an action. The study of incentive structures is central to study of all economic activities (both in terms of individual decision making […]

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