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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 72 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 417 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 270 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 492 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 603 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 192 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 1314 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 240 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 198 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 198 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 123 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 252 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 165 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 204 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 3231 Views 0 comment Print


Time Bomb of late fees of GST return

October 23, 2017 47700 Views 25 comments Print

Krishna, during this Diwali the due date of filing GSTR-3B and for payment of tax was on 20th October for the month of September. Further in addition to this government is levying TIME BOMB of late fees for delay.

Taxpayers guide to how ITC Values are calculated in GSTR 2

October 23, 2017 8748 Views 0 comment Print

 ITC Value Calculation The GST System auto-populates the default ITC eligibility as ‘input’ and default ITC availed value as the full value of the tax paid. These default values can be edited as required by the taxpayer. Change in the default ITC value will not be recorded as modification.

How to Avoid Rejection of Invoices Prepared Using Offline Tool While Trying To Upload GSTR 2

October 23, 2017 4404 Views 0 comment Print

Taxpayers guide for avoid rejection of invoices prepared using offline tool while trying to upload GSTR 2. Avoid Rejection of Invoices Prepared Using Offline Tool While Trying To Upload GSTR 2 1. You may have used the offline tool available on the common portal to prepare and upload details of your invoices. 2. You may […]

Input Tax Credit under Special Circumstances in GST

October 23, 2017 18027 Views 1 comment Print

Section 18 of the CGST Act provides for credit of input tax in respect of transitional stock. Transitional stock for this purpose would mean inputs held in stock and inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock on the specified day. Transitional credit has been allowed in case of a new registrant under […]

State has no Power to make Rules to regulate Inter-State movement of Goods under GST

October 22, 2017 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Neither the State Legislature nor the State Government would have the power to make laws/ rules to govern interstate movements of goods in the course of trade, and for the purposes of levy of tax,

Automatically collecting of GST Late fees is against GST Law

October 22, 2017 49893 Views 41 comments Print

Automatically collecting of GST Late fees is against the GST Law, because as per Section 46 of GST Act provide that, if a person failed to file return, the notice shall be issued to registered person for its failure to file the return asking him to furnish such return within 15 days In such form and manner as may be prescribed, and rule 68 Chapter VIII of CGST Rules 2017 provide that notice shall be issued in Form GSTR-3A.

How to correct Errors of Invoices & other details in uploaded GSTR 2

October 21, 2017 11472 Views 2 comments Print

Taxpayers guide for correcting the errors of invoices and other details in uploaded GSTR 2 Correcting The Errors Of Invoices And Other Details In Uploaded GSTR 2 1. You may again download the details earlier uploaded on GST portal to edit in the of­fline tool. 2. If some data in the uploaded Json file fails […]

Claim ITC in GST on Old Stock

October 21, 2017 11226 Views 5 comments Print

(GST Form TRANS–I : To Be Filed On Or Before 31st Oct, 2017) Cascading of taxes, means ‘tax on tax’. Under the old system of taxation, credit of taxes being levied by Central Government is not available as set-off for payment of taxes levied by State Governments, and vice versa. Input Tax Credit means reducing […]

Applicability of IGST and Goods and Service Tax Compensation Cess on imports under Duty Exemption Schemes

October 21, 2017 19701 Views 2 comments Print

Introduction: Prior to the introduction of GST import under Advance Authorisation/EPCG Authorisation was exempt from payment of Additional customs duty (levied in lieu of Excise Duty). With the implementation of GST there was a change and IGST and Goods and Service Tax Compensation cess as applicable had to be paid on imports made under Advance […]

Check details furnished before Submitting GSTR 2; Saved vs Submit details appearing in GSTR 2

October 21, 2017 4056 Views 1 comment Print

1. Taxpayers are advised to check the details furnished in Form GSTR 2 before Submitting Check details furnished before Submitting GSTR 2: Please note that no further modifications are allowed after submit. Please ensure that all details applicable for the tax period are provided correctly and completely on the Portal before clicking on Submit button. […]

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