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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 45 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 381 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 474 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 102 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 22065 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 876 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 222 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 183 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 189 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


Lower Prices Under GST – Anti-profiteering Measures to Benefit Consumers

October 26, 2017 5421 Views 1 comment Print

The Government is committed to ensure all consumers enjoy the benefit of lower prices of goods and services under GST. Under GST, suppliers of goods and services must pass on any reduction in the rate of tax or the benefit of input tax credit to consumers by way of commensurate reduction in prices.

Saved vs Submitted records appearing in Form GSTR 2

October 26, 2017 3069 Views 1 comment Print

The records that are part of counterparty supplier’s submitted GSTR -I are known as Submitted records. The records that are part of counterparty supplier’s GSTR -1 which is yet to be submitted/filed are known as Saved records.

Composition Scheme – Latest Developments

October 26, 2017 3228 Views 1 comment Print

It is a scheme which is mainly formulated for small businesses. Under this scheme, the small businesses enjoy certain benefits such as concessional rate of tax and less compliance burden.

Composition Option – A Tax Planning Tool For Small Businesses

October 26, 2017 3261 Views 3 comments Print

Composition scheme is an alternative method of levy of tax on small taxpayers. Dealers opting for composition are required to pay tax at a fixed rate without ITC and the basic objective of Composition scheme is to reduce compliance cost for small businesses.

FAQs: Double Registration, Cancellation, Amendment, non registration Penalty, GSTIN for TDS

October 26, 2017 14421 Views 0 comment Print

I haven’t applied for GST registration. Transition from Service Tax was automatic. Suggest the way to cancel the registration. Ans 2: Please refer to sub=-rule (4) of Rule 24 of of CGST Rules, 2017 wherein application for cancellation can be filed tin FORM GST REG-29.

6 Recent Court Pronouncements On GST – Part I

October 26, 2017 25881 Views 2 comments Print

GST law, as drafted and legislated, does not come free from the interpretational hassles. Taxpayers have started challenging various provisions of GST laws and rules framed there under. High courts have taken a liberal stand so far in view of the fact that law is new and is yet evolving. However, CBEC has decided to move to supreme court where the verdict is against the Government.

ITC-04 due date extension 3 Hour before the expiry of time to file

October 26, 2017 60399 Views 13 comments Print

For Quarter ending on 30th September 2017 due date to file ITC-04 was 25th October 2017 and CBEC has made an announcement to extended such date just 3 Hour before the expiry of due date.

Structure of Your GST Number (GSTN)

October 26, 2017 24630 Views 4 comments Print

GSTN Number is a GST Registration Number Containing 15 Digits. It contains three things – 1. Two Digit State Code  at the Start of GSTN – State Code of Various States in India is as follows :- 01 – Jammu & Kashmir 02 – Himachal Pradesh 03 – Punjab 04 – Chandigarh 05 – Uttranchal […]

Date of Exemption from GST Payment on supplies from unregistered persons

October 26, 2017 6153 Views 0 comment Print

Section 9(4) of the CGST Act, 2017 requires payment of Central Tax in respect of supply of taxable goods or services or both by a supplier, who is not registered, to a registered person shall be paid by such person on reverse charge basis as the recipient. The statutory provision of Section 9(4) of the CGST Act, 2017 is reproduced below:-

HC allows export against advance license issued prior to GST implementation

October 25, 2017 1284 Views 0 comment Print

Chemico Synthetics Limited V/S. Union Of India & Ors. (Delhi High Court) – HC held that an interim relief can be granted to exporters to continue making duty free imports against Advance Authorization (AA) licenses issued to them prior to 1-7-2017 where period of validity of license remains unexpired, however the same shall be subject to certain conditions as prescribed.

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