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GST Enforcement Excesses: Misuse of Section 130 Against Genuine Taxpayers

Goods and Services Tax : The issue highlights illegal confiscation of goods under Section 130 without evidence of tax evasion. The key takeaway is that pen...

April 29, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

Fractional Ownership Platforms (FOPs) and GST Products, Services, or Neither? A Critical Examination

Goods and Services Tax : The framework clarifies GST on rental income and management fees but leaves gaps in other areas. The key takeaway is ongoing uncer...

April 29, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(2)(c) of CGST Act: Supplier default dilemma

Goods and Services Tax : Courts ruled that denying ITC due to supplier non-payment is unjust when buyers act in good faith. The key takeaway is that bona f...

April 29, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

Interest on GST Refund After Appeal: Legal Position under Section 56 & Judicial Developments

Goods and Services Tax : The issue is whether interest on GST refunds should start from a fresh application after appeal. Courts have held that interest mu...

April 28, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

Filing GST Appeals in ‘NIL’ Demand Cases: Systemic Hurdles & Legal Rights

Goods and Services Tax : The issue is denial of appeal due to NIL demand orders despite disputed liability. The key takeaway is that rectification under Se...

April 28, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Delhi GST Detects ₹60.59 Cr Fake ITC Fraud; One Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...

April 30, 2026 51 Views 0 comment Print

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 3009 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 22062 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 693 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 870 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


State GST Officer Lacked Jurisdiction as IGST on Imports Can Be Assessed Only by Customs Authorities: AP HC

Goods and Services Tax : Avanti Feeds Limited Vs Deputy Commissioner of State Tax (Andhra Pradesh High Court) The writ petition before the Andhra Pradesh H...

April 29, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Can’t Be Levied Solely on Form 26AS Entries Without Proving Taxable Service: Gauhati HC

Goods and Services Tax : High Court held that receipts reflected in Form 26AS cannot automatically be treated as taxable services. Tax liability must first...

April 29, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Car Dealer Incentives Are Trade Discounts, Not Taxable Commission, on Principal-to-Principal Sales: CESTAT Kolkata

Service Tax : The Tribunal held that the margin between purchase and sale of vehicles is trading profit, not commission. Service Tax demand on s...

April 29, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

Contractor Entitled to GST Reimbursement Under Contract Clause Despite Missing Schedule A: Tripura HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that taxes paid under GST must be reimbursed under contractual terms. The key takeaway is that proof of payment ens...

April 29, 2026 114 Views 0 comment Print

No GST Council Recommendation, No ‘Proper Officer’ Status; MP HC Quashes Order

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether an Assistant Commissioner was competent to pass a GST demand order. The Court held the order invalid due to ...

April 29, 2026 339 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 249 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 198 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 162 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 201 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 3216 Views 0 comment Print


Goods not liable to tax cannot be detained for infraction of Rule 138(2) of State SGST Rules

January 18, 2018 1647 Views 0 comment Print

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; that there is no taxable supply when goods are transported on delivery chalans

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 17214 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 19152 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 15924 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 162573 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 […]

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