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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


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


Confusion around applicability of RCM U/S 9(4) Suspension date

October 14, 2017 64971 Views 3 comments Print

THERE IS CONFUSION EFFECTIVE DATE OF NOTIFICATION No.38/2017 DT.13/10/2017. ALTHOUGH CLEARED BY TWEET OF GSTN – FURTHER CLARIFICATION

GST: CBEC issues 41 notifications in a day to give effect to 22nd GST Council Meeting decisions

October 14, 2017 91122 Views 2 comments Print

CBEC issues 41 Notifications on 13th October 2017 after 6 days of 22nd GST Council Meeting held in New Delhi on 7th October 2017 to give effect to decisions taken in the meeting. Earlier we reported that they issued 14 notifications in a day but later we found that they issued 27 more notifications. Details […]

11 FAQS on GSTR Form due dates, Input Credit, RCM and GSTR 2A

October 14, 2017 6276 Views 1 comment Print

Q 1. What is the due date for filing of FORM GSTR-1, for the month of August? Ans: The Due date for August will be notified soon. Q 2. If income is nil, are returns mandatory? Ans: Yes, once you are registered, filing of returns is compulsory. In this case, you can show the turnover as […]

10 Procedural Difficulties still faced by Taxpayers under GST Law

October 14, 2017 8529 Views 8 comments Print

Applicability of GST to Composition in Transitional Period w.e.f. 01-07-2017: That window which was again opened till 30th September 2017 for shifting to Composition Scheme for those persons who have failed to migrate to Composition Scheme (Old migration cases) or failed to choose Composition scheme (Fresh registration) for any reason, has been made effective from 01-10-2017.

Top 10 Questions of GSTR-2 and GSTR-2A

October 14, 2017 17178 Views 3 comments Print

GSTR- 2A is an auto generated return of inward supplies. When your suppliers who are registered under GST file their GSTR- 1 of outward supplies (and various other returns like GSTR- 5,6 etc), those details relevant to you will be auto populated in your GSTR-2A return.

Partial but Great Relief under Reverse Charge Mechanism

October 14, 2017 33108 Views 7 comments Print

Reverse Charge Mechanism which proved to be most Draconian provision has been now relaxed, of course temporarily till 31st March’ 2018, as per the decision taken at 22nd HST Council meeting on 6th Oct’2017

45 FAQs on Form GSTR-2

October 14, 2017 8736 Views 2 comments Print

1. What is Form GSTR-2? GSTR-2 is the details of inward supplies of goods or services to be furnished by registered taxpayer on a monthly basis. The GSTR-2 would be prepared by registered taxpayer by acting upon on auto-populated details from GSTR-1,5,6, 7,8 filed by the corresponding supplier/ Non-Resident taxable persons/ ISD/ Tax Deductor/ Tax […]

20 Steps to File GSTR 2

October 14, 2017 7608 Views 0 comment Print

1. Log in to the GST portal with valid credentials (User Id, Password). 2. Navigate to the GSTR 2 home page through >Return Dashboard> Select Financial Year(2017-18) and Return Filing Period and click on Search button> Click on PREPARE ONLINE option on GSTR 2 tab. 3. You will find 12 tiles on GSTR 2 page […]

Reverse charge mechanism u/s 9(4) of CGST Act suspended till 31.03.2018

October 13, 2017 147984 Views 2 comments Print

Reverse charge mechanism under sub-section (4) of section 9 of the CGST Act, 2017 shall be suspended till 31.03.2018. The exemption contained in the notification No. 8/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated the 28th June, 2017 as amended by this notification shall apply to all registered persons till the 31st day of March, 2018.

CBEC notifies Central Tax rate (GST) on leasing of motor vehicles

October 13, 2017 62178 Views 3 comments Print

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Central Government, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby notifies the central tax on intra- State supplies of goods, the description of which is specified in column (3) of the Table below, falling under the tariff item

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