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GSTN Issues Advisories on Appeals, Pre-Deposit, GSTR-3B Interest & IMS Tool

Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers were unable to file appeals when demand orders reflected zero liability despite disputes. The advisory clarifies that re...

April 27, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Notifications and Circulars for Week Ending 26th April 2026

CA, CS, CMA : Major rulings and notifications clarified tax treatment, compliance timelines, and financial regulations. The updates emphasize ef...

April 27, 2026 1035 Views 0 comment Print

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 87 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 96 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 108 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 2838 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 21534 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 837 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 1008 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 60 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 153 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 213 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 507 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 174 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 153 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 123 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 138 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 2994 Views 0 comment Print


Supply of works contracts awarded by Govt attracts 12% GST: AAR

September 26, 2018 27618 Views 2 comments Print

i) Supply of works contracts awarded by Government attracts 12% GST. ii) Supply of works contracts awarded by the Central University of Kerala attracts 12% GST. and iii) Supply of work awarded by M/s. HLL Infra Tech Services Ltd. for the construction of Biotech lab and administrative block at Life Science Park, Trivandrum attracts 18% GST.

GST on Supply of food in canteens of office, factory & colleges on contractual basis

September 26, 2018 34398 Views 2 comments Print

In the instant case, principal supply being supply of food i.e. outdoor catering service, and transportation is ancillary, the whole transaction attracts 18% GST being highest rate of tax compared to tax on transportation service. Therefore, the applicant needs to discharge GST on the gross amount (cost of Food + cost of Transportation ) at the rate of 18% i.e., GST rate of outdoor catering service.

GST Input tax paid on purchase of goods used for demonstration purpose

September 26, 2018 6225 Views 0 comment Print

Input tax paid on purchase of goods used for demonstration purpose to customer can be availed as input tax credit on capital goods and set off against output tax payable under GST

GST on Agricultural Soil testing Minilab and its Reagent Refills

September 26, 2018 4845 Views 0 comment Print

In re Nagarjuna Agro Chemicals Private Limited (GST AAAR Telangana) (i) The Refill Reagents, said to be chemicals/chemical substances, however, as supplied to the customers, have no identity whatsoever by any specific name, description or contents etc., so as to show their actual nature / composition. Their only identity is in terms of the SI. […]

FAQ’s on TDS Under GST

September 26, 2018 37695 Views 7 comments Print

Who is required to deduct the TDS under GST (i.e. who is the deductor) ? As per Sec. 51(1) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Notification No. 50/2018 – Central Tax dated September 13, 2018, following persons are required to deduct the tax:

Recipe of Annual GST Return (GSTR 9)

September 26, 2018 80481 Views 6 comments Print

Under GST normal registered taxpayer is required to file an annual return (GSTR 9) once in a financial year on or before the 31st December following the end of such financial year. Annual Return is not for rectification of errors, but it is summarisation of all returns filed pertaining to the transaction from period 01/07/17 […]

AAR on classification of EPC Contract for electrical cable supply & laying work

September 25, 2018 3795 Views 0 comment Print

In re Yogiraj Powertech Private Limited (GST AAR Maharastra) Question 1. :- Whether EPC Contract for electrical cable supply and laying work can be classified as contract for building, construction, fabrication, completion, erection, installation, fitting out, improvement, modification, repair, maintenance, renovation, alteration or commissioning of immovable property wherein transfer of property in goods (whether as goods […]

GST on Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Works activities as composite supply of works contract

September 25, 2018 40371 Views 0 comment Print

Whether MEP activities (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Works) undertaken by the applicant falls within the definition of composite supply of works contract as defined under Section 2(119) of CGST Act??

GST on supply of food to employees for consideration in Canteen run by Company

September 25, 2018 16809 Views 1 comment Print

The supply of food items to the employees for consideration in the canteen run by the appellant company would come under the definition of ‘supply’ and would be taxable under GST.

Ada is taxable @5% under GST: AAAR

September 25, 2018 5289 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the classification of “Ada” under GST as per the Kerala AAAR ruling, analyzing its similarity to Vermicelli and its tax implications.

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