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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 132 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 999 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 1380 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 156 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 168 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 21594 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 96 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 189 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 258 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 153 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 3012 Views 0 comment Print


No major impact on prices of Essential Drugs post introduction of GST

December 22, 2017 804 Views 0 comment Print

Government has analyzed the impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on prices of the formulations and it is noticed that that there will be almost no impact on the prices of non-scheduled formulations which account for nearly 80% of the total pharmaceuticals sector.

Summary of GST Notifications and Circulars issued on 21st Dec 2017

December 22, 2017 11343 Views 2 comments Print

Due date for filing of some of the returns have been extended and clarification provided for few sectors along with manual filing of refund for the inverted duty structure

All about Transition under GST

December 22, 2017 14403 Views 6 comments Print

We are in Goods and Services Tax (GST) era. The law is implemented from 01.07.2017 but the procedural aspects are delayed because of various reasons. Many taxation acts have been merged into GST law.

Gist of GST notifications, circulars and order issued on 21-12-2017

December 22, 2017 36477 Views 2 comments Print

Central Board of Excise and Customs on 21st December 2017 issued 4 notifications, 4 circulars and 1 order, whereby due date to file return in forms GSTR-05, GSTR-05A, CMP-03 & ITC-01 was again extended further to 31st January 2018. Some amendments were also made in Form GSTR-01, Form RFD-01 and Form RFD-01A regarding deemed exports and refund on account of inverted tax structure. Four circulars were issued to clarify the provisions regarding (a) treatment of supply by an artist in various States and supply of goods by artists from galleries, (b) maintenance of books of accounts relating to additional place of business by a principal or an auctioneer for the purpose of auction of tea, coffee, rubber etc. meant for supply through an auction, (c) manual filing and processing of refund claims on account of inverted duty structure, deemed exports and excess balance in electronic cash ledger and (d) manual filing of applications for Advance Ruling and appeals before Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling.

MGST: Grant of refunds in cases of security deposit paid in excess

December 22, 2017 2073 Views 0 comment Print

The dealer can apply for Voluntary Registration under the provisions of Section 16(2) of MVAT Act 2002. The section provides for payment of security deposit of Rs. 25000/-for such registration under the said provision. There are certain contingencies in which the dealers may apply for refund of paid security deposit.

CBEC issues 9 new Notifications/ Circulars / Order on 21st Dec 2017

December 22, 2017 42153 Views 4 comments Print

CBEC issues on 21.12.2017, 4 New Notifications , 4 new Circulars and one Order. Notification and orders are related to extension of due date of FORM GST CMP-03, Form GSTR-1, Form GST RFD-01, Form GST RFD-01A, Form GSTR-5A,  Form GSTR-5 and Form GST ITC-01 to 31.01.2018. Circulars are issued for clarification on 1. Manual filing […]

Penalty cannot be imposed for mere delay in producing E-Way Bill: Allahabad High Court

December 22, 2017 4374 Views 0 comment Print

It does appear that the E-Way Bill had been downloaded and produced though with some delay but before conclusion of the penalty proceedings.

Manual filing of applications for GST Advance Ruling and appeals before Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling

December 21, 2017 5511 Views 0 comment Print

Application for obtaining an advance ruling and filing an appeal against anadvance ruling shall be made by the applicant on the common portal. However, due to the unavailability of the requisite forms on the common portal, a new rule 107A has been inserted

Manual filing and processing of refund claims on account of inverted duty structure, deemed exports and excess balance in electronic cash ledger

December 21, 2017 19527 Views 1 comment Print

Manual filing and processing of refund claims on account of inverted duty structure, deemed exports and excess balance in electronic cash ledger Due to the non-availability of the refund module on GST common portal

Maintenance of books of accounts by principal and an auctioneer

December 21, 2017 4488 Views 0 comment Print

Various communications have been received regarding the difficulties being faced by a principal and an auctioneer in relation to maintaining books of accounts at each and every additional place of business related to stock of goods like tea, coffee, rubber, etc. meant for supply through an auction.

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