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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 72 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 918 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 1302 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 126 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 138 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 21573 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 243 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 138 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


What are the key highlights of the 4 GST Amendment Bills 2018?

August 19, 2018 8121 Views 0 comment Print

The GST Council has proposed 4 amendment bills on seventh August 2018 to the CGST Act-2017, IGST Act-2017, UTGST Act-2017, and GST (Compensation to States) Act-2017.

Composition Scheme Under GST and Composition Dealer

August 19, 2018 83034 Views 3 comments Print

Sec 10 of CGST Act 2017 explains the composition levy under Goods and Services Tax, according to which, a registered person, whose aggregate turnover in the preceding financial year did not exceed* may opt to pay, in lieu of the tax payable by him, an amount calculated at such rate as may be prescribed, but not exceeding,

Tax positions under GST on a few business transactions

August 19, 2018 14232 Views 11 comments Print

In this article various business transactions and tax positions under GST law on the same has been discussed. Following 4 business transactions has been discussed:  A. Freebies provided to customers B. Services provided by Employer to Employee C. Taxability of Ocean Freight and D. Supplies made outside India.

GST Rate applicability on Rakhi

August 18, 2018 51834 Views 4 comments Print

In earlier regime of Indirect Taxes, Rakhis were called Raksha Sutra or Kalava (like sacred Hindu threads Moli) and its HSN code or local VAT Code was given accordingly. After GST, shopkeepers were clueless about the code that should be on rachis.

18% GST Payable on Laterals of sprinklers such as clamps, bends, tee, coupler, bush, foot button etc.

August 18, 2018 3174 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s Smita Gupta (Viney Irrigation) (GST AAR Rajasthan) Issue- Classification of any goods or services or both;  Whether the laterals such as clamps, bends, tee, coupler ,bush  which form part of an Sprinkler System or Drip Irrigation System shall form part of Entry No. 195B of schedule II of Notification No. 01/2017 dated 28.06.2017 […]

GST on supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Solar Water Pumping Systems

August 18, 2018 23328 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Tag Solar System (GST AAR Rajasthan) Whether Supply, Commissioning, Installation and maintenance of Solar Water Pumping System would attract 5% GST and if such transaction is Work Contract. Further, if the applicant can raise sepertae bills for Supply of goods and Supply of Services. Held by AAR 1. As per the statement of […]

Briefing about Restaurant Service under GST Regime

August 18, 2018 30573 Views 3 comments Print

Definition A full service restaurant is defined as a sit down eatery where food is served directly to the customers’ table. These establishments may sell alcoholic beverages; provide takeout, delivery or present live entertainment. The term “full service” can encompass anything from a family-style eatery to an elegant restaurant; from casual dining to fine dining. […]

GST Composition Scheme Rules under CGST Rules 2017

August 18, 2018 4599 Views 1 comment Print

Sec 10 of CGST Act 2017 explains the composition levy under Goods and Services Tax. Chapter II of the CGST Rules 2017 deals with the various propositions of levy of composition scheme under the CGST Act 2017. Rule 3-7 of Chapter II of the CGST Rules 2017(as amended upto 06th July 2018) have been reproduced below

Discussion on Deferment of Clause 30C and 44 of Tax Audit Report

August 18, 2018 15834 Views 4 comments Print

Discussion on Circular No. 6/2018 on Tax Audit Report for deferment of Clause 30C and 44 CBDT have issued a circular no. 6/2018 dated 17 August 2018 in relation to the Tax Audit Report to be furnished under section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘the Act’) read with Rule 6G of the Income […]

Cross Charge of Employee Salary – GST AAR Ruling & ITS Correctness

August 18, 2018 11040 Views 1 comment Print

One more ruling has come from an AAR which seems to have created havoc and panic in the industry. The ruling talked about is in the case of COLUMBIA ASIA HOSPITALS PRIVATE LIMITED (2018-VIL-126-AAR) given by the Karnataka Authority. Let us first understand the said ruling and then ponder on its correctness.

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