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No GST on Arbitral Damages: Tata Sons Ruling Clarifies ‘Toleration’

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that damages paid under an arbitral award do not qualify as consideration for a taxable service under GST. The ruli...

June 16, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

Why Redemption Fine Cannot Survive After GST Penalty Is Dropped

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines whether authorities can retain a redemption fine under Section 130 after setting aside the penalty. The key t...

June 16, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Appeals & Revision Mechanism under GST

Goods and Services Tax : The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India aims to establish a transparent and efficient indirect tax system. Despite the se...

June 15, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

Crisp Notes on Issuance of SCN Under GST

Goods and Services Tax : This article explains the legal significance of a Show Cause Notice under GST and why it forms the foundation of adjudication proc...

June 15, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Limitation for Filing Appeal before GSTAT – A Legal Analysis

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains that taxpayers with orders communicated before 1 April 2026 must file GSTAT appeals by 30 June 2026 to preser...

June 15, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


GST Audit Flags MSME Challenges: Key Recommendations to Improve Ease of Doing Business

Goods and Services Tax : Stakeholders identified persistent issues in GST registration, cancellations, and refund processing affecting MSMEs. The consultat...

June 13, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

CAAS Urges Responsible AI Use in GST Administration

CA, CS, CMA : CAAS suggested that while favourable outcomes may be automated, adverse actions should require a named officer's approval supporte...

June 12, 2026 3147 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on procedural issues in filing of appeals before GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Rajasthan GSTAT Bar has urged the Tribunal to adopt a pragmatic approach by accepting pre-deposits made through the Electronic...

June 11, 2026 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Tops GST Growth Rankings Due to Strong Compliance & Enforcement Drive

Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...

June 6, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

Issue GSTAT FAQ as Filing Procedures Continue to Cause Confusion: MGATBA

Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...

June 4, 2026 3102 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Allows GST Appeal Without Pre-Deposit as Amendment Came After Appealable Order

Goods and Services Tax : The Supreme Court permitted the appeal to be entertained without pre-deposit after noting that the appealable order predated the a...

June 16, 2026 75 Views 0 comment Print

GST Appeal Can Be Filed Without 10% Pre-Deposit as Right of Appeal May Have Vested Earlier

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court held that the issue requires consideration where the show cause notice preceded the amendment. It granted interim r...

June 16, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC quashes Non-Speaking Order Rejecting Delayed GST Registration Revocation Plea

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved rejection of a delayed revocation application for cancelled GST registration. The Telangana High Court held tha...

June 16, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Orders GST Officer to Decide Rectification Plea in 2 Weeks

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved delay in disposal of a rectification application filed against a GST order. The Telangana High Court directed t...

June 16, 2026 54 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Directs Taxpayer to File GST Appeal Against Assessment Order

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether a taxpayer could directly invoke writ jurisdiction claiming that a GST show cause notice and order were mere...

June 16, 2026 57 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTAT Bars Defect Flags on Valid Appeal Documents to Ease Initial Portal Compliance

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants have uploaded the required documents in prescribed form. ...

June 15, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Mumbai Issues Notice on Operational Launch & Appeal Filing

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT Mumbai Bench has officially commenced functioning, making it mandatory for taxpayers within its jurisdiction to file appeals...

June 12, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Committee Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The Committee recommended replacing daily cause lists with weekly schedules and permitting supplementary lists when necessary. The...

June 12, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN Extends Timeline for ‘Ship To GSTIN’ & E-Way Bill Closure Implementation

Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...

June 9, 2026 13992 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Mandates GST Returns & E-Way Bills for Operational Creditors Filing Section 9 Cases

Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...

June 4, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


Delayed GST Refund attracts Interest: Gujarat HC issues notice to Centre, CBIC and GSTN

October 17, 2018 9801 Views 3 comments Print

While admitting a petition seeking interest / compensation for delay in both provisional as well as final refund of GST beyond stipulated period, the Gujarat High Court has issued notices to Centre, CBIC and GSTN.

Impact of notification No 46/2017 CT(R) on Restaurants

October 17, 2018 62610 Views 3 comments Print

It was recommended that all standalone restaurants, irrespective of whether air conditioned or not, will attract 5% GST without ITC. To give effect to such decision, a notification No. 46/2017- Central Tax (Rate) dated 15.11.2017 was issued, as per which the GST rate applicable to services provided by restaurants, eating joint including mess, canteens etc. was reduced to 5%

Advisory for Taxpayers to file Refund for Multiple Tax period

October 17, 2018 26307 Views 5 comments Print

1. Refund application filing for multiple tax period is available for below grounds of refund:a. Export of Goods & Services-Without payment of Taxb. Supplies made to SEZUnit/SEZDeveloper-Without payment of Tax2. Refund application can be filed using refund application Form GST-RFD-01A & selecting a particular tax period 3. The multiple tax period application has following restrictions: a. Multiple tax period selection should be within financial year

Extend due date of GSTR-3B & GSTR-1: RTCA

October 16, 2018 55524 Views 7 comments Print

It is humbly requested that the time limit to file GSTR-3B & GSTR-1 for the month/quarter of September 2018 may be extended to 31st January 2019 or the necessary amendments may be made in the provisions of section 16(4) and section 39(9) to allow the claim of input credit or to rectify the omissions till the due date to file the annual return or audit report.

GST ANNUAL RETURN “what to fill & how to fill” Complete Procedure

October 16, 2018 52779 Views 14 comments Print

GST Annual return to be filed once in a year, it is a consolidated information of all inward and outward supplies for tax administrator for a particular financial year. It consists of details regarding the supplies made and received in a financial year under the different tax head such as Central, State and Union Territory tax.

GST: Detention Process cannot be resorted if dispute is bona-fide

October 16, 2018 2337 Views 0 comment Print

The HC held that if the records he seizes truly reflect the transaction and the assessee’s explanation accords with his past conduct, for example, the returns he has filed earlier, the detention is not the answer.

AAR rejects Application for lack of interest of applicant in obtaining advance ruling

October 16, 2018 495 Views 0 comment Print

In re Indication Instruments Ltd. (GST AAR Haryana) The applicant has time and again not appeared under the pretext of proper communications towards the date of hearing not being received. The last Personal Hearing was provided for 09.10.2018 and when the staff enquired about the applicant’s schedule for the day’s personal hearing, the applicant vide […]

Bike Locks of motorized Bicycle classifiable under Chapter Heading 8714

October 16, 2018 1518 Views 0 comment Print

In re Sudhanshu Garg (GST AAR Uttar Pradesh)  Whether ‘Bike Locks’ used for motorized Bicycle are classified and taxable under HS-8714 (Parts and Accessories of Bicycle & other Cycle). The product ‘cycle locks’ is classifiable under Chapter Heading 8714 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and Goods and Services Tax rate applicable to Chapter Heading […]

GST-RFD-01A- Refund on Account of Excess Payment of Tax

October 16, 2018 12768 Views 2 comments Print

The GSTN has introduced the new RFD-01A form for Refund on Account of Excess Payment of Tax. In these article we will see the detailed analysis related to the Refund form, Rules and how to file the refund form online. √ When refund application on account of excess payment of tax can be filed? Ans. […]

Key 15 Action Points for filing GSTR -3B for September 2018

October 16, 2018 37848 Views 3 comments Print

We are summarising herewith key areas that needs due attention before filing of monthly return in Form GSTR-3B for the September month:

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