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Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
Supreme Court dismisses Revenue’s SLP, ruling that stock discrepancies found during a registered dealer’s survey must be addressed via GST Sections 73/74, not Section 130.
Bombay High Court admits challenge to Section 16(2)(c) of CGST Act on supplier tax default, granting conditional stay amid conflicting High Court rulings on ITC validity.
Voluntary admission of turnover suppression made by a dealer at the time of inspection carried strong evidentiary value and could not be retracted without credible evidence. Appellate Assistant Commissioner and Tribunal erred in setting aside the assessment, as their reasoning was contrary to the evidence on record.
GST aimed for One Nation, One Tax, but institutional bias, delayed refunds for MSMEs, and a multi-slab structure create uneven markets and consumer confusion, challenging India’s fiscal federalism.
GSTN clarifies that the Invoice Management System (IMS) implementation does not change GSTR-2B auto-population or its timing. Credit Note handling offers new flexibility for recipients.
Madras High Court held that Appellate Assistant Commissioner is not justified in remanding the matter since authority has recorded a clear finding that explanations offered by assessee were very satisfactory. Accordingly, order remanding the matter quashed and appeal is allowed.
India’s GST 2.0 introduced new 5% and 18% slabs. The paper sector saw major shifts: cartons to 5%, notebook paper to 0%, and writing paper to 18%, requiring quick ITC adjustments.
India’s 28% GST on online gaming deposits has slashed operator revenue and pushed players to unregulated offshore platforms. Industry demands GST only on platform fees (GGR) and a central regulator.
Manipur GST (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, aligns state law with Central GST changes from the Finance Act, 2025. Key amendments cover tax on penalty appeals, ITC restrictions, and the new Track and Trace mechanism for specified goods.
Calcutta High Court ruled that GST registration cannot be cancelled retrospectively if the show cause notice lacks clear allegations or retrospective proposal.
