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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 129 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 993 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 1350 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 147 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 162 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 21582 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 90 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 186 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 252 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 546 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 147 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 129 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


GST Leviable on Rakhi and cannot be classified as handicraft item

July 5, 2018 3618 Views 0 comment Print

Rakhi is an independently identifiable product which may be made up of innumerable materials of no fixed or predetermined ratio, and yet retain its specific identity as a symbol of a bond involving the potential care of the sister by the brother, and not merely an assemblage of discrete materials. Rakhi cannot be termed as a handicraft item under GST under Notification No 32/2017-Central Tax dated 15.09.2017, (later amended as Notification No 38/2017-Central Tax dated 13.10.2017).

GST on Gems and Jewellery

July 5, 2018 67848 Views 6 comments Print

Before the implementation of GST, the Gems and Jewellery trade attracted Excise duty @ 1% and State VAT in range of 1% – 1.2% highest being 5% in the state of Kerala. It also attracted Import duty of 10%. Post GST a special rate has been carved out for Gems and Jewellery trade at 3% whereas Un finished Precious and Semi-Precious stones attracted GST @ 0.25%. Custom Duty continues on import at 10%. Wef 18/03/2018 all types of Precious stones attracts tax rate of 0.25%

GST Advance Ruling

July 5, 2018 17505 Views 0 comment Print

Under GST, the advance ruling is a written decision given by the Authority for Advance Ruling to an applicant on questions relating to the supply of goods/services etc. An Applicant would like to be clear in his mind about various aspects of his venture and risks involved before he starts a new business.

PPT on Anti-profiteering Mechanism Under GST

July 5, 2018 13380 Views 0 comment Print

Profiteering is a pejorative term for the act of making a profit by methods considered UNETHICAL. Anti profiteering is a mechanism to curb profiteering. Anti profiteering prevent entities from making excessive profits due to GST.

GST: No ITC on supply of Question Papers to Educational Institutions

July 4, 2018 1809 Views 0 comment Print

The Applicant, stated to be, inter alia, supplier of printed question papers for various examinations conducted by the Government/Government aided Educational Boards/ Councils/ Universities etc is seeking a Ruling on whether GST is to be charged on such supply and, if so, at what rate and under what HSN or SAC code is the GST to be charged?

GST registration not required for supply of exempted goods or services or both

July 4, 2018 9879 Views 0 comment Print

In re Acsen Hyveg Private Limited (GST AAR Haryana) 1. Whether registration is required in case of supply of tax free goods under GST Act? Person is engaged in supply of exempted goods or services or both, which are not liable to be taxed, shall not be liable to be registered under the CGST Act, […]

Efficaciously defend GST related petitions in High Court(s): CBIC

July 4, 2018 2982 Views 0 comment Print

It must be the endeavor of the Department to avoid any adverse orders/strictures and all measures necessary to efficaciously defend GST related petitions in High Court (s) be taken under your respective jurisdiction.

HC set aside GST Order passed without considering objections of assessee

July 4, 2018 1860 Views 0 comment Print

Sakeel Father /o Shri Wali Mohammad Vs State Tax Officer (Rajasthan High Court) FULL TEXT OF THE HIGH COURT ORDER / JUDGMENT 1. It is stated by learned counsel for the petitioner that show cause notice was issued to the petitioner in terms of Section 129 of the Rajasthan Goods and Service Tax, 2017. However, […]

Zero Rated Supplies to SEZ

July 3, 2018 23748 Views 1 comment Print

Supplies to SEZ unit/ Developer are Zero-rated Supply: In terms of Section 16 of the IGST Act, 2017, the following supplies of goods or services are considered as zero-rated supply. (Relevant provision of Section 16 is reproduced here in below):

Easily Manage your E-Way Bills in Tally.ERP 9

July 3, 2018 13998 Views 1 comment Print

Rishit Shah Day by day, GST E-Way Bill is getting implemented and eventually it will be rolled out India wide. So, it is better to learn to manage E-Way bills in Tally right now. With the latest Release 6.4 of Tally.ERP 9, you can easily create and manage GST E-way Bills in Tally. After you […]

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