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GST registration Suspension & Cancellation Notices: When Procedure Becomes Punishment

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns vague GST cancellation notices lacking facts. Courts held that absence of details violates natural justice and ...

April 27, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

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 984 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 1323 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 129 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 144 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 2868 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 21576 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 672 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 840 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 1011 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 81 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 177 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 246 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 537 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 141 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 177 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 144 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 3003 Views 0 comment Print


“Vighnaharta” please remove the “Vighnas” of GST Annual Return!

September 10, 2018 4311 Views 1 comment Print

Arjuna (Fictional Character): Krishna, Lord of knowledge Ganesha would arrive soon to bless his devotees. Everywhere the preparations to welcome Ganesha have begun. Amidst the preparation Government has introduced yearly annual return under GST. What do you say about it? Krishna(Fictional Character): Arjuna, Ganesha is also named as “Vignaharta”. He removes all the obstacles in […]

Setting up of Office of Commissioner (GST- Investigation) under CBIC

September 10, 2018 3054 Views 0 comment Print

I am directed to inform that a new post of the Commissioner (GST- Investigation) was created during recent re-organisation of Directorates and field formations. The Commissioner (GST-Investigation) shall be reporting to Member (GST- Investigation) in the Board.

Retrospective amendment: Applicability of interest & penalty

September 10, 2018 12246 Views 0 comment Print

In the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018, there have been several amendments in GST which are effective retrospectively. However, major amendments have been made in section 140 – Transitional credit. The amendment made with retrospective effect from 1 July 2017.

GST Audit applicability for Government Companies

September 10, 2018 24000 Views 7 comments Print

We know that GST audit u/s 35(5) of CGST Act 2017 is applicable for all registered dealer with turnover of > Rs 2 Crore. However by way of Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018, the same has been exempted for Govt companies.

E-Way Bill System : Forthcoming changes/ improvements

September 9, 2018 3567 Views 0 comment Print

E-Way Bill System- Forthcoming changes/improvements in E-Way Bill System After studying the suggestions and feedbacks of the stakeholders of the e-way bill system, it has been decided to add the following changes/improvements in the e-way bill system to help the tax payers in complying with the GST processes and rules. Most of them are validations […]

NAA imposes Penalty for not passing benefit of reduced GST rate to customers

September 9, 2018 1902 Views 0 comment Print

Shri Pawan Sharma Vs M/S Sharma Trading Company (National Anti-Profiteering Authority) We have also carefully considered the issue of imposition of penalty on the Respondent as the allegation of profiteering has been duly established against him. It is clear from the facts of the present case that the Respondent was fully aware of the Notification […]

Provisions Relating To Nil Return Under GST

September 9, 2018 36936 Views 5 comments Print

When it comes to return filing one question always hinders into the minds of the taxpayer that in case of no transactions, is it mandatory to file the NIL GST return?

GST Update on Amended Section 140(1) of CGST Act, 2017 restricting carry forward of Cess

September 9, 2018 27612 Views 3 comments Print

The carry forward of the balance of education cess and SHE cess in the GST regime has been a point of discussion for a long time. Although, we had explained in our earlier update that there is no legal prohibition in the CGST Act, 2017 as regards carry forward of the cenvat credit balance of education cess and SHE Cess

GST on Mess Services provided by educational institutions

September 9, 2018 32328 Views 5 comments Print

All about GST on Mess Services provided by educational institutions  Question:- Whether mess services supplied by an educational institute to its students, faculty and staff is taxable under GST Act?  Answer:- Service Tax Regime:- Notification No. 25/2012-Service Tax dated 20/06/2012 (Mega exemption) at sl. no. 9 had exempted the following services:- “Services provided to or by […]

HC dismisses PIL Challenging constitutional validity of GST Late Fee as not filed by effected parties

September 9, 2018 10050 Views 3 comments Print

n the present petition, the petitioners who are themselves active tax consultants and tax practitioners have challenged the vires of section 47 of CGST Act. They are obviously indirectly concerned with the same. As noted, they pointed out that there are millions of dealers who would be adversely affected by the provisions made therein.

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