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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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Special Timeline for Backlog / Old GSTAT Appeals: Legal Position, Practical Impact & Filing Strategy

Goods and Services Tax : The issue covers the special timeline for filing delayed GSTAT appeals due to earlier tribunal non-functionality. The key takeaway...

April 30, 2026 33 Views 0 comment Print

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 393 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 267 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 471 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 597 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 93 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 3012 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 873 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Employees Not Liable for GST Penalty in Absence of Taxable Person Status: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court examined whether employees could be penalised under Section 122(1A) for company-level GST violations. It held that only ...

April 30, 2026 759 Views 0 comment Print

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 213 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 180 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 183 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 120 Views 0 comment Print


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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


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.

Compensation cess in GST

January 8, 2018 12276 Views 0 comment Print

Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 was enacted to levy Compensation cess for providing compensation to the States for the loss of revenue arising on account of implementation of the goods and services tax

Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act- What you must know

January 8, 2018 12378 Views 0 comment Print

The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a significant reform in the field of indirect taxes in our country. Multiple taxes levied and collected by the Centre and states would be replaced by one tax called Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Transition Provisions under GST- What you Must Know

January 8, 2018 11583 Views 1 comment Print

GST is a significant reform in the field of indirect taxes in our country. Multiple taxes lev-ied and collected by the Centre and States would be replaced by one tax called Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST is a multi-stage value added tax on consumption of goods or ser-vices or both.

Input Tax Credit Mechanism under Goods and Services Tax

January 8, 2018 15210 Views 0 comment Print

Uninterrupted and seamless chain of input tax credit is one of the key features of Goods and Services Tax. ITC is a mechanism to avoid cascading of taxes. Cascading of taxes, in simple language, is ‘tax on tax’.

Electronic Cash / Credit Ledgers and Liability Register in GST

January 8, 2018 15072 Views 0 comment Print

On the common portal each registered taxpayer will have one electronic register called the Electronic liability register and two electronic ledgers namely Electronic Cash Ledger and Electronic Credit Ledger. These register and ledgers will reflect the amount of tax payable, the amount available to settle the tax liability online, and input credit balance.

Debit Note in GST – All You want to Know

January 8, 2018 84519 Views 30 comments Print

A supplier of goods or services or both is mandatorily required to issue a tax invoice. However, during the course of trade or commerce, after the invoice has been issued there could be situations like

GST on College Hostel Mess Fees- CBEC issues Clarification

January 8, 2018 23460 Views 2 comments Print

Queries have been received seeking clarification regarding the tax ability and rate of GST on services by a college hostel mess. The clarification is as given below:

CBEC to Train its officers on E-way Bill system

January 8, 2018 2157 Views 0 comment Print

As per the decision of GST Council, a nation-wide E-way Bill system is to be introduced with effect from 01.02.2018 for all inter-State movement and with effect from 01.06.2018 for all intra-State movement. It is, therefore, important that officers of Central Tax administration are properly trained in handling the new system.

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