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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


18% GST applies on Setting up & operation of solar power plant: AAR

March 3, 2018 4290 Views 0 comment Print

In re Fermi Solar Farms Private Ltd. (AAR Maharashtra) Q.1 Whether in case of separate contracts for supply of goods and services for a solar power plant, there would be separate taxability of goods as ‘solar power generating system’ at 5% and services at 18%? A.1 The agreements tendered in support of this question reveal […]

How to Convert GSTR 2A JSON File to Excel Format

March 3, 2018 31584 Views 24 comments Print

We have given a simple solution where you can download the .json file from the GSTR2A and upload it on our system. You can download an excel file with all the necessary details. Please check out at http://dev.opalcrm.com/converter

Lets Understand 1st GST Fraud Case

March 3, 2018 71748 Views 16 comments Print

After the big bank ‘PNB scam’, another scam came into picture on March 1, 2018 in Mumbai, but this time this fraud is under Goods & Services Tax (GST). In this write-up, the author explains the actual case in a layman language along with the intention behind this fraud.

Refund of unutilized ITC due to zero rated supply of goods/services under bond/LUT – amendments in online format sought

March 2, 2018 10689 Views 9 comments Print

Through this article I try to bring the difficulties faced in claiming the “Refund of unutilized ITC” due to zero rated supply of goods/services under bond/LUT because of restricting the claim period for a tax period in the online application of the GSTN portal.

Form ‘C’ can be issued for non-GST goods even under GST Regime

March 2, 2018 5181 Views 0 comment Print

Representations have been received from different dealers regarding issuance of declarations in Form-C under the Central Sales Tax Act, for inter-state purchase of High Speed Diesel for use in Captive power generation, mining activity etc., in view of implementation of Goods and Services Tax with effect from 1st July 2017.

Items Not Eligible for Input Tax Credit under GST

March 2, 2018 139905 Views 23 comments Print

GST input tax credit mechanism allows persons registered under GST to set-off their GST tax liability. Since GST is a consumption based tax, the input tax credit mechanism ensures that the ultimate GST liability is passed on to the consumer. Though input tax credit can be claimed by a person registered under GST for most inputs, […]

Arrests under GST Act in Mumbai for availing ineligible credit

March 2, 2018 25608 Views 3 comments Print

Officers of CGST Mumbai have arrested two businessmen for creating fictitious invoices and availing ineligible credit. The persons have been arrested for availing input tax credit on the basis of fraudulent invoices against which no actual goods were bought or sold.

Anti Profiteering under GST- Authorities and Case Studies

March 1, 2018 17892 Views 3 comments Print

Why anti-profiteering authority is important? As before implementing GST in India many countries have adopted GST before namely Singapore, Australia, Malaysia and many more. Inflation in Australia was 1.9% before GST and rose to 5.3% after GST.

Process to generate challan on SAP for Payment Across Bank Counter

March 1, 2018 19170 Views 1 comment Print

The Tax payer who does not have bank account in any of the authorised banks for payment of Maharashtra Sales Tax Department taxes, or does not have net banking facility can use this facility to make payment of any amount payable to the Department.

GST Flaws on Exporters – (Operation Successful Patient Died)

March 1, 2018 9729 Views 3 comments Print

After GST implementation, exporters have suffered a lot. Earlier there was no exemption on payment of IGST for EOU, Advance Authorisation Holder or EPCG Holder. All exporters were required to pay CGST + SGST / IGST for domestic purchases even when used for exports product.

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