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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 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 357 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 453 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 45 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 186 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 150 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


Kite fight of GST! Enjoy it!

January 9, 2018 2526 Views 0 comment Print

Krishna, the festival of Makar Sankranti has arrived. Small children have started to fly kites. Even the Government is also trying to fly the kite of GST from last six months. So what would you like to tell about that?

How a GST Practitioner can Accept and Reject a Taxpayer

January 9, 2018 1989 Views 0 comment Print

Manual on Accepting/ Rejecting Taxpayer by GST Practitioner I want to Accept / Reject a Taxpayer’s Engagement request. How do I do that? Perform the following steps to Accept / Reject a Taxpayer’s engagement request: 1. As a GST Practitioner, visit the URL: https://www.gst.gov.in, and login to the GST Portal with your user-ID and password. […]

How a GST Practitioner can view list of his engaged Taxpayers

January 9, 2018 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Manual on Viewing List of Taxpayers I want to view my list of engaged Taxpayers. How do I do that? Perform the following steps to view the list of engaged Taxpayers in GST Portal: 1. As a GST Practitioner, visit the URL: https://www.gst.gov.in, and login to the GST Portal with your user-ID and password. 2. […]

GST registration application: How to reply notice on GST Portal

January 9, 2018 15939 Views 0 comment Print

Manual on Filing Clarification for GST registration application submitted on GST Portal I have received notice for seeking clarifications for the registration application submitted on the GST Portal. How do I respond to the notice issued by the Tax Official? To respond to the notice seeking clarifications on the GST Portal, perform the following steps: […]

21 Suggestions for Simplification of GST

January 9, 2018 21231 Views 4 comments Print

Suggestions for Making GST, Sweet & Simple. Contents at a Glance: 1. Registration for All Traders & Service Providers, with Exemption, for Small Scale Suppliers from Collecting & Remitting GST: 2. Exemption (Threshold) Limit May Cover Inter-State Sale also 3. Abolition of Casual Trader Category 4. Single Point Registration and One GST Regn. No. for […]

GST on Employee benefits/ Recovery from employees

January 9, 2018 136731 Views 20 comments Print

GST on Employee benefits/ Recovery from employees The transactions between the employer and employee from GST point of view have been analysed in this article. Related Party The concept of ‘related parties’ is defined under the tax statutes to include certain categories of persons (legal entities and individuals) termed by law as ‘related parties’. As per […]

GST on Interest, late fee or penalty for delayed payment – What you should know

January 9, 2018 151608 Views 21 comments Print

Whether this Interest charged by the supplier of goods liable to GST? At what Rate GST should be charged on Interest on delayed payment? When would the liability to pay GST arise? How should be this shown in GST returns?

Deemed Exports in GST

January 8, 2018 71148 Views 5 comments Print

Deemed Exports refers to supplies of goods manufactured in India (and not services) which are notified as deemed exports under Section 147 of the CGST/SGST Act, 2017. The supplies do not leave India. The payment for such supplies is received either in Indian rupees or in convertible foreign exchange.

Zero Rating of Supplies in GST

January 8, 2018 33399 Views 1 comment Print

As per section 2(47) of the CGST Act, 2017, a supply is said to be exempt, when it attracts nil rate of duty or is specifically exempted by a notification or kept out of the purview of tax (i.e. a non-GST supply).

Imports in GST Regime-What you must know

January 8, 2018 15435 Views 2 comments Print

Under the GST regime, Article 269A constitutionally mandates that supply of goods, or of services, or both in the course of import into the territory of India shall be deemed to be supply of goods, or of services, or both in the course of inter-State trade or commerce.

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