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GST ITC Denial Due to NGTP Tags Hurts Genuine Buyers’ Rights

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerns denial of ITC to bona fide buyers based solely on supplier tagging and analytics. The key takeaway is that mech...

May 2, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

When GST Demand Goes Beyond SCN: A Practical Story from Telangana HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether GST demand can exceed the show cause notice. The court held that such expansion violates Section 75(7) and m...

May 2, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The Doctrine of Statutory Prerogative: An Expanded Analysis of the Gujarat High Court’s Verdict on Section 16(2)(C) of CGST Act 2017

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether buyers can claim ITC when suppliers default on tax payment. The court upheld denial, emphasizing ITC is cond...

May 2, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Appeal – Section 112: Maintainability, Limitation, Pre-Deposit & FORM GST APL-05

Goods and Services Tax : The article explains when GSTAT appeals are maintainable and outlines key filing conditions. It highlights timelines, pre-deposit ...

May 2, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

GST Registration Can’t Be Cancelled on Vague SCN: Gauhati High Court

Goods and Services Tax : The central issue was whether incomplete notices satisfy legal requirements. The Court ruled that mere reproduction of statutory l...

May 2, 2026 171 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 483 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 3069 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 22395 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 711 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 909 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


GST Not Applicable on Arbitral Damages Without Supply Element: Bombay HC

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether arbitral award damages and settlement terms constitute “supply” under GST law. The Court held they do no...

May 2, 2026 72 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Transport Recovery Not Taxable as It Is Not in Course of Business: AAR Tamilnadu

Goods and Services Tax : The authority held that arranging transport for employees is a welfare activity, not a business supply. Nominal recovery from empl...

May 2, 2026 78 Views 0 comment Print

GST Not Applicable on Solar Power Supply Due to Exemption for Electrical Energy: AAR Tamilnadu

Goods and Services Tax : The issue concerned GST liability on electricity supplied through a solar power plant. The AAR held that electrical energy is exem...

May 2, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

Fan Drive Assembly Classifiable as Fluid Coupling Due to Functional Characteristics: AAR Tamilnadu

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved classification of a fan drive assembly used in vehicle cooling systems. The AAR held that the product operates ...

May 2, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

No Option for 18% GST as Outdoor Catering Falls Under Mandatory 5% Entry: AAR Tamilnadu

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether taxpayers could choose between concessional and standard GST rates. The AAR held that once classified as out...

May 2, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Revises UTGST Rate Notification Under Finance Act 2026

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC has amended Notification No. 9/2025-Union Territory Tax (Rate) to revise tariff entries under UTGST schedules from May 1, 202...

May 2, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises IGST Rate Notification Under Finance Act 2026

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC has amended Notification No. 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) to revise tariff entries under IGST schedules in line with Finance ...

May 2, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises GST Rate Notification Under Finance Act 2026

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC has amended Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate) to revise tariff entries in GST schedules in line with Finance Act, 20...

May 2, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Gross and Net GST revenue collections for month of April, 2026

Goods and Services Tax : The data highlights a sharp increase in GST collections driven by import-related IGST. It confirms strong revenue performance and ...

May 2, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print

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 279 Views 0 comment Print


Impact of GST on Hotels, Restaurants and Supply of Food / Drinks

June 11, 2017 19134 Views 2 comments Print

In this article we have tried to put a detailed analysis of GST Rates for Hotels, Restaurants, Catering, Supply of Foods/drinks and its impact on such industries and to the ultimate consumers. Here are the highlights of new GST rates:

Ministry of Coal Establishes GST Facilitation Cells for All Stakeholders

June 11, 2017 969 Views 0 comment Print

A facilitation cell has been opened in the Ministry and GST Cell has been made operational in each of the PSUs under it. The name and number of contact persons in the Ministry’s facilitation cell and PSUs GST cell are as under:

ICSI members eligible to practice as a GST Practitioner

June 11, 2017 4893 Views 1 comment Print

Pursuant to Section 48 of CGST Act, 2017, read with Rule 24 of the Return Rules, any person who has passed the Final Examination of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is eligible for enrolment as a Goods & Services Tax Practitioner by making an application in Form GST PCT-1 to the Authorized Officer.

Supply under GST

June 11, 2017 3225 Views 0 comment Print

As per section 7(1) of CGST Act, 2017 Supply includes all forms of supplies such as sale, transfer, barter, exchange, license, rental, lease or disposal etc. made or agreed to be made for a consideration by a person in the course or furtherance of business.

Get Ready for Simplified Refund under GST

June 11, 2017 6162 Views 0 comment Print

Provisions of refund of Taxes are very important as delay would adversely impact exporters, manufacturers. In some States there is no refund in reality and in many States it is available in a delayed manner with a very high transaction cost. The Service tax refund has similarly seen period of no refund and even today the refunds for the year 2008 are outstanding!!

IGST- How it will work- A Simple Example (Hindi Article)

June 11, 2017 24753 Views 0 comment Print

आई.जी.एस.टी. बिक्री के लिए ट्रांजेक्शन- प्रथम विक्रेता x मुंबई – 10 लाख रूपये मुंबई के ही y को . द्वितीय विक्रेता – Y मुंबई 10.50 लाख रूपये राजस्थान के Z को . तृतीय विक्रेता – Z राजस्थान 11 लाख रूपये राजस्थान में ही उपभोक्ता को. 1.पहला ट्रांजेक्शन राज्य के भीतर है . 2. दूसरा ट्रांजेक्शन अन्तर प्रान्तीय है (IGST). तीसरा ट्रांजेक्शन राज्य के भीतर है .

Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Jammu & Kashmir- Constitutional Road Map

June 10, 2017 4392 Views 2 comments Print

Newly inserted Article 246A(1) in the Constitution of India (‘the Constitution’), effective from 16-09-2016 gives concurrent power to the Centre and the State to levy GST on the supply of goods and services, subject to clause (2) which gives exclusive power to the Centre to levy GST on the inter-state supply of goods and services.

DGFT creates GST Facilitation Cell for exporters

June 10, 2017 1935 Views 1 comment Print

DGFT has constituted a GST facilitation cell in DGFT Headquarters to assist and advice exporters , trade and industry for smooth transition from present regime to GST regime w.e.f. 1st July 2017.

Credit Transfer Document under GST

June 10, 2017 20511 Views 1 comment Print

There is good news for the traders selling items of value exceeding Rs. 25,000/- per piece, which are sold under the brand name of the manufacturer / principal manufacturer and where such items are identifiable as a distinct number such as chassis of a car etc.

GSTN to Assess Readiness for GST roll-out from 01st July

June 10, 2017 3300 Views 0 comment Print

GSTN holds a Review Meeting with GST Suvidha Providers (GSPs) to Assess Readiness for GST roll-out from 01st July, 2017; GSPs advised to continue to visit the GSP ecosystem webpage on the GSTN website (www.gstn.org/ecosystem) for all information, latest updates and guidelines.

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