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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...
Allahabad HC upholds GST tax/penalty for detained scrap goods, ruling driver’s initial statement at interception has more legal sanctity than later conflicting documents.
Calcutta High Court directs an authority to pass a reasoned order within six weeks on a pending representation regarding a contractor’s GST payment claim, avoiding a merits decision.
Orissa HC dismisses writ against Rs.72 Lakh GST ITC rejection based on ‘fake invoices’ and ‘non-existent suppliers,’ directing the taxpayer to pursue the statutory appellate remedy.
Gujarat AAAR rules Zydus Lifesciences must reverse ITC on inputs linked to mutual fund transactions, treating them as exempt supplies under GST law.
A comprehensive guide to applying for a 15-digit GSTIN online in 2025. Learn the step-by-step process, required documents (PAN, Aadhaar, address proof), zero government fees, and how to check your ARN status.
Telangana High Court held that genuineness and validity of will are civil disputes and should not be adjudicated by TSGST authorities since appropriate jurisdiction in such matter lies with the Civil Court.
The 56th GST Council (Sept 2025) set the compensation cess to Nil on many imports, lowering costs. However, this GST 2.0 change creates immediate compliance risks and cash-flow issues regarding blocked, unutilized cess ITC balances.
GST 2.0 (Sept 2025) maintains 18% tax on most AMC management, advisory, and mutual fund services. Securities remain exempt. New rules require ITC reversal for inputs related to newly exempted supplies like insurance services.
Delhi High Court held that VAT Act and the Finance Act are disparate in character as far as levy and collection of tax is concerned. Thus, demand based on comparison of returns filed under VAT Act and Finance Act is erroneous. Accordingly, appeal of department dismissed.
Delhi High Court held that GST SCN uploaded on ‘Additional Notices Tab’ was not brought to the knowledge of the petitioner. Hence, ex-parte order was passed without providing an opportunity to challenge SCN on merits. Thus, matter remanded back.
