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Understand the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and its impact on businesses. Learn about GST rates, compliance requirements, and its role in simplifying taxation. Stay updated with the latest GST news and updates.

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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 105 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 966 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 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 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 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


Draft circular on removal of restriction on ITC refund on fabrics

August 16, 2018 11223 Views 2 comments Print

Certain doubts have been raised regarding the applicability and intent of notification No. 20/2018-Central Tax (Rate) dated 26th July, 2018 (which seeks to amend notification No. 5/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017) relating to the provision for lapsing of input tax credit on account of inverted duty structure on fabrics for the period upto the 31st July, 2018.

GST: Good and Simple Tax – Lets Analyse

August 16, 2018 4386 Views 0 comment Print

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax (or consumption tax) levied in India on the supply of goods and services. GST is levied at each and every step in the production process, but is refunded to all parties in the chain of production other than the final consumer. The tax came into effect from July 1, 2017 through the implementation of One Hundred and First Amendment of the Constitution of India by the Indian government.

GST: Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) : Real Estate in a Fix, Confusion Costs Consumers

August 16, 2018 34248 Views 4 comments Print

Joint Development Agreements or JDAs are a common feature in the real estate sector wherein the land owner transfers the land to the real estate developer and gets flats, a certain amount of revenue or a combination of both in return. In JDA, the Developer enters into a Development Agreement with Landowner, whereby

Comparative summary of key 21 GST amendments as passed by Lok Sabha

August 16, 2018 24840 Views 2 comments Print

To iron out the practical hindrances and issues being faced by the Industry Inc since the implementation of GST, the Lok Sabha, on August 9, 2018, has passed the following amendment Bills to the GST Law: Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2018 [CGST Amendment Bill] amending the CGST Act, 2017 [CGST Act]; Integrated […]

Constitution of Standing Committee under rule 97(4) of CGST Rules, 2017

August 16, 2018 1332 Views 0 comment Print

Subject: Constitution of Standing Committee under sub-rule (4) of rule 97 of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 -reg. In excise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (4) of rule 97 of Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 read with Section 168 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 the Government hereby constitutes the requisite Standing Committee.

GST Confiscation proceedings with notice to driver of Vehicle is valid: HC

August 16, 2018 822 Views 0 comment Print

It appears that, the petitioner as the owner was well aware of the confiscation proceedings. At such proceedings, the petitioner did not appear either before the adjudicating authority or the appellate authority or before the Writ Court claiming that, the proceedings stand vitiated by lack of notice to the petitioner. The driver of the vehicle was given notice to the confiscation proceedings. He participated in such confiscation proceedings.

GST Clauses In The 3CD Form – Few Thoughts

August 16, 2018 27957 Views 0 comment Print

Clause 4 deals with the factual information regarding the GSTIN, if the assessee is registered. Since Income Tax is PAN based (i.e. entity level) whereas GSTIN is at State level or business-vertical level, all the GSTIN’s which are obtained under a single PAN during FY 2017-18 are required to be mentioned in the report. As an example, even ISD GSTIN is to be reported under the said Clause.

Who cannot opt Composition Scheme under GST

August 16, 2018 42330 Views 3 comments Print

GST composition scheme was introduced under the respective State Tax Laws to ensure greater compliance without the need of maintaining records. This scheme was missing under the Service Tax laws. Conditions for opting composition scheme include: The person opting for composition scheme should be a registered person under GST Goods kept in stock should not […]

GST Audit- Your ultimate guide

August 16, 2018 11145 Views 0 comment Print

The provisions contained under the GST Law facilitate easy compliance for self-assessment and payment of taxes. It also provides a detail explanation in relation to the notices, the demand and recovery provisions (cases where a registered taxable person has not paid/short paid the taxes and/or has failed to file required returns).

CBIC notifies due date for filing GSTR- 3B and GSTR-1 from July 2018 to March, 2019

August 15, 2018 5586 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 34/2018 – Central Tax dated 10th August, 2018 On the recommendations of the Council, hereby specifies that the return in FORM GSTR-3B of the said rules for each of the months from July, 2018 to March, 2019 shall be furnished electronically through the common portal, on or before the twentieth day of the […]

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