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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 117 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 990 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 1332 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 141 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 147 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 21579 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 87 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 141 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


Taxation of Car, On crossroads of GST

May 14, 2018 4263 Views 4 comments Print

Since the GST law has came into force various notifications and amendment has been made on issue of old car sale. GST rate which is levied and its ITC provisions depend on what type of passenger vehicle we purchase i.e. 2-Wheeler/4-Wheeler/Bus etc. Let us discuss this in detail.

Conditional exemption from E-Way Bill in Kerala for Intra-State Goods Movement

May 14, 2018 7920 Views 1 comment Print

Kerala Government exempts movement of All goods within the state Irrespective of value from E-Way Bill requirement if i. supply of such goods should be by a registered person using a sales van. ii. the documents prescribed under Rule 56(18) should be carried in the sales van.

GST appeal should not be dismissed for delay if No Appellate Authority constituted

May 14, 2018 2076 Views 0 comment Print

As petitioner could not file appeal earlier because of non-constitution of the Appellate Authority, which has now been appointed vide notification dated April 19, 2018, the appeal filed by the appellant shall not be dismissed only on account of delay.

Petty Defaults – Higher Penalties in GST Regime

May 13, 2018 33249 Views 21 comments Print

Under the Goods and Services tax Act, there are cases where small procedural lapse which is generally ignored and which is easily rectifiable may lead to big penalties. In this write up, I tried to list out all small lapses which may lead to big penalties which I observed are generally ignored even today in many business places. The Tax officers are levying penalties for these lapses already. Quantum of penalties is really alarming. Penalty for the non-compliance is costlier than cost for complying the same.

Tool Development Charges – Export or Not ??

May 13, 2018 14424 Views 5 comments Print

Many times a customer located outside India places an order on an Indian manufacturer to supply certain components. For manufacture of these components Indian supplier is required to incur certain costs for designing the tools. Said cost is recovered from the customer as tool development charges.

Specific GST Provisions applicable to E-Commerce Operators

May 12, 2018 5562 Views 1 comment Print

E-commerce means supply of our goods or services or digital products through E-commerce platform or electronic network. E-commerce operators are the person which provides or facilitates a digital or electronic platform to

Understanding difference between ZERO rated & NIL Rated Supplies under GST

May 12, 2018 45666 Views 2 comments Print

It is often misunderstood about the meaning of ZERO RATED and NIL RATED terms which may lead to incorrect filings and submission in GST, therefore we need to understand the difference between these terms. At present 7 rates structure exist in GST 0%, 0.25%, 3% 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% with Schedule I to VII respectively.

GST: Tools & Dies Provided by Customer – Whether Apportioned Cost to be Added?

May 12, 2018 8355 Views 0 comment Print

It normally happens in the automobile sector that the automobile supplier provides certain tools & dies to various component suppliers free of cost. Such tools and dies are not in the scope of the component supplier as per the terms of the contract. Component supplier shall use such tools & dies so provided for the manufacture of various components which are sold to the automobile supplier.

18% GST payable on composite supply, including materials, freight, erection, commissioning etc: AAR

May 11, 2018 6468 Views 0 comment Print

In Re EMC Ltd (GST AAR West Bengal) The applicant supplies works contract service, of which freight and transportation is merely a component and not a separate and independent identity, and GST is to be paid at 18% on the entire value of the composite supply, including supply of materials, freight and transportation, erection, commissioning […]

18% GST payable on freight on supply of materials in a composite supply of works contract: AAR

May 11, 2018 8337 Views 0 comment Print

The applicant supplies works contract service, of which freight and transportation is merely a component and not a separate and independent identity, and GST is to be paid at 18% on the entire value of the composite supply, including supply of materials, freight and transportation, erection, commissioning etc.

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