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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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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 192 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 126 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 426 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 321 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 414 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 426 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 3180 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 1182 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 339 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 3105 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 105 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 105 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 66 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 63 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 72 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 177 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 354 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 381 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 14013 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


AAR Not Admissible on Issue which is already pending before department

July 30, 2018 1287 Views 0 comment Print

In the present case as the question raised by the applicant in the application is already pending proceedings, in the case of the applicant themselves, the application is not admissible under the said provisions and therefore liable for rejection.

Recipient of service cannot apply for Advance Ruling

July 30, 2018 1062 Views 0 comment Print

In re Dr. Dathu Rao Memorial Charitable Trust (GST AAR Tamilnadu) An applicant can seek an Advance Ruling Authority in relation to supply of goods or services or both undertaken or proposed to be undertaken by the applicant. In the case at hand, the applicant is the proposed recipient of the proposed works contract and […]

MRP on a pre-packaged commodity: FAQs post recent GST Reduction

July 30, 2018 18255 Views 4 comments Print

FAQs on Relaxation of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 for facilitation of implementation of the provisions of the GST Act and GST Rules 1) What is MRP? MRP is the maximum retail sale price inclusive of all taxes. 2) Whether GST is included in MRP? Yes, The MRP on a pre-packaged commodity is inclusive […]

What does not attract GST?

July 29, 2018 4239 Views 1 comment Print

Article Explains What do not constitute supply under GST Law, What is non-taxable supply, What is exempt supply And What is zero rated supply. Zero rated supply i) export of goods or services or both, or ii) supply of goods or services or both to SEZ developer or SEZ unit

Diwali Gifts by GST Council

July 29, 2018 33108 Views 7 comments Print

The GST Council held it’s 28th meeting recently and Shri Piyush Goyal, acting Finance Minister was the Chairman of this meeting. The Council took many decisions which are beneficial to the industry and business and which may serve as Diwali gifts to the consumers if the businessmen pass on the benefits of reduction in the rate of tax or increase in set off to them.

CBIC issues 28 Notification Related to GST Rates on Goods & Services

July 28, 2018 26637 Views 2 comments Print

CBIC issues 28 Notification Related to GST Rates on Goods & Services on 26th July 2018 which are effective from 27th July 2018. Notifications include Notification No. 2/2018-Compensation Cess (Rate), Notification No. 13 to 21/2018-Central Tax (Rate), Notification No. 14 to 22/2018-Integrated Tax (Rate) and Notification No. 13 to 21/2018-Union Territory Tax (Rate). Please Check- […]

Time & cost involved in tax compliance to reduce dramatically: CBIC Chairman

July 27, 2018 1125 Views 0 comment Print

The 28th meeting of the GST Council was held on 21st July, 2018. Several important and consumer friendly decisions have been taken in the meeting. The time and cost involved in tax compliance has also been dramatically reduced by enabling businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs. 5 Crore to file quarterly returns, in lieu of monthly returns, along with the simplification of the return format itself. I urge you all to become familiarized with the changes in law and procedures so as to act as facilitators in furthering the Government’s resolve to enhance Ease of doing Business.

GST rate reduction & passage of Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013

July 27, 2018 2352 Views 0 comment Print

All household items stand reduced from 28 percent to 18 percent and 12 percent. All items of construction except cement stands reduced. Most white goods stand reduced.

GST on Free IPL Tickets: HC dismisses PIL filed on the basis of News Reports

July 27, 2018 1113 Views 0 comment Print

Digvijay Singh Bhandari Vs. Shri Nishant Warwade & Others (Madhya Pradesh HC) The entire petition is based on the newspaper published in the local newspaper about distribution of free IPL match passes worth of Rs.60.00 lac to Collector. No other material has been produced in the present petition in support of the allegations. HC held […]

GST on deposit of diamond with safe vaults, Conversion in e-Units and vica versa

July 27, 2018 1728 Views 0 comment Print

In re Rajarathnam’s Jewels (GST AAR Karnataka) a) Whether mere deposit of diamond with safe vaults acknowledged by Electronic Vault Receipts (EVR) would be treated as supply for the purpose of levy of GST? The mere deposit of diamond with safe vaults acknowledged by Electronic Vault Receipts (EVR) does not constitute of supply of diamonds […]

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