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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 291 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 1959 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 1776 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 174 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 186 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 2883 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 21621 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 843 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


Bombay HC Quashed GST Notice for Illegal Clubbing of Multiple Financial Years

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined whether a single show cause notice could cover multiple tax periods. The Court held such consolidation violates ...

April 28, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Rejection Quashed Due to Lack of Personal Hearing & 7-Day Notice Violation

Goods and Services Tax : The case addressed whether a refund rejection without granting a personal hearing and providing only seven days to respond was val...

April 28, 2026 63 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Declines GST Writ Against Section 74 Corrigendum – Direct Appeal Filing

Goods and Services Tax : The court refused to entertain the writ petition, holding that an effective appellate remedy was available under the GST law. It e...

April 28, 2026 60 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Quashed Rule 86A Action as ITC Not Availed by Assessee but by Customer

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that Rule 86A applies only when the assessee fraudulently avails ITC. Since the allegation concerned the recipient...

April 28, 2026 48 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes GST Assessment, Orders Fresh Adjudication on 50% Pre-Deposit

Goods and Services Tax : The case addressed an assessment order passed without considering the taxpayer’s response to the show cause notice. The Court qu...

April 28, 2026 57 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 3027 Views 0 comment Print


E-Way Bill mandatory in Maharashtra for Inter- State movement of goods w.e.f. 01-02-2018

January 18, 2018 62613 Views 3 comments Print

E- Way Bill will be mandatory in Maharashtra for Inter- State movement of goods w.e.f. 01-02-2018. For Intra- State movement of goods, the date will be notified later. The e-way bill system is currently available for dealers / transporters on a trial basis (during 16-01-2018 to 31-01- 2018).

GST Applicability on Co operative Housing Society

January 18, 2018 7842 Views 4 comments Print

Applicability of GST on Cooperative Housing Society Applicability  – 1. As per section 2(84) of CGST act persons include “a co-operative society registered under any law relating to co-operative societies;”. 2. As per section 2(17) term business includes “provision by a club, association, society, or any such body (for a subscription or any other consideration) […]

“Students” Fillings For Tasty Sandwich Between Government and Educational Institutions

January 18, 2018 3555 Views 0 comment Print

Under the Goods and Services Tax regime, the law and the rules in respect of mess services received by the students from the educational institutions have been legislated based on identical jurisprudence used under the erstwhile Finance Act 1994. But unforeseen circular, which is contradictory to the notification issued, has created chaos.

5% GST on Mess facility provided by Educational Institutions – Is it correct?

January 18, 2018 17208 Views 2 comments Print

It is clarified that supply of food or drink provided by a mess or canteen is taxable at 5% without Input Tax Credit. No GST on hostel services provided by Educational Institutions

152 new Suggestions on GST Law by ICAI

January 17, 2018 19140 Views 5 comments Print

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India considers it a privilege to submit its suggestions on GST Law. We have segregated the 152 suggestions in 3 parts: Policy related issues, Law Related Issues, Procedural Issues

GST implications on Transactions between employer and employee

January 17, 2018 15918 Views 7 comments Print

Under GST regime, transactions between employer-employee and GST implications on the same are one of the major disputed areas. Based on the provisions, we will now discuss some Employee-Employer Transactions in brief:- A. Allowances v Reimbursements on Actual

GST- Availability of ITC in respect of repairs etc. of Motor Vehicles

January 17, 2018 162567 Views 17 comments Print

In the opinion of author restriction on ITC benefit in respect of motor vehicle DOES NOT get extended to repairs, insurance etc. for motor vehicles and as such there is no bar in availability of ITC on these services. Following analysis is relevant in this regard.

Goods can’t be detained for Mere Non-Compliance of GST Rules

January 17, 2018 4551 Views 0 comment Print

The Kerala High Court, in M/S Indus Towers Limited Vs. The Assistant State Tax Officer, held that the power of detention contemplated under Section 129 of the SGST Act can be exercised only in respect of goods which are liable to be confiscated under Section 130 of the SGST Act.

18% GST Payable on Hydraulic Orbital Valve classifiable under Tariff Heading 84.81

January 17, 2018 2316 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Dyna Automation Private Limited (AAR Gujarat) What is the classification and rate of Goods and Services Tax for Steering unit which is a kind of hydraulic valve and used as intermediate parts of hydraulic systems in agricultural harvesting machine ? The product “Hydraulic Orbital Valve” is classifiable under Tariff Heading 84.81 of […]

Pumps for sewage or waste is different from clear or raw water: Not eligible for 12% GST

January 17, 2018 4821 Views 0 comment Print

In re M/s. Aqua Machineries Pvt. Ltd. (AAR Gujarat) In common parlance, when one refers to ‘water’, it is understood in the sense of clear or raw water and not in the sense of ‘sewage’. In commercial parlance also, ‘pumps primarily designed for handling water’ and ‘other pumps or pumps designed for handling sewage’ are […]

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