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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 54 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 171 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 273 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 120 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 162 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 3066 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 22386 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 39 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 54 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 63 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 63 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 57 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 72 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 150 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 105 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 105 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


FAQs on Goods and Service Tax (GST)

November 11, 2009 5721 Views 4 comments Print

GST is a tax on goods and services with comprehensive and continuous chain of set-off benefits from the producer’s point and service provider’s point upto the retailer’s level. It is essentially a tax only on value addition at each stage, and a supplier at each stage is permitted to set-off, through a tax credit mechanism, the GST paid on the purchase of goods and services as available for set-off on the GST to be paid on the supply of goods and services.

Goods and Services Tax may not be applicable from April 1, 2010

October 31, 2009 1110 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee, on Friday hinted at some slippage to the scheduled Goods and Services Tax (GST) system rollout by April 1, 2010. Introduction of the GST, billed as a flagship tax reform measure of the UPA Government, is considered crucial for attracting increased doses of domestic and foreign investments.

MP Government likely to challenge GST in Supreme Court

October 20, 2009 648 Views 0 comment Print

The Madhya Pradesh government is gearing up to take on Centre over the goods and service tax (GST) issue. If things do not happen its way, the state is likely to challenge the Centre on the issue in the Supreme Court.

Under GST regime import will attract Goods and service tax

October 14, 2009 643 Views 0 comment Print

The Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers has endorsed in principle the levy of GST on imports and mandated a Joint Working Group to prepare a report in four weeks on the structural changes necessary to be adopted for this purpose.

Levy of Goods and Services Taxes from 1 April 2010: Preparedness of Taxable Persons

October 13, 2009 762 Views 0 comment Print

It is likely that the extant central and state levies of indirect taxes on the domestic production and sale of goods and on provision of services may be replaced by the levy of central and state Goods and Services Taxes from 1 April 2010.

State Governments finally agrees to GST

September 18, 2009 757 Views 0 comment Print

States have finally reached a consensus on having two basic rates under the Goods and Services Tax, slated to be rolled out on April 1, 2010. There will be one standard rate of taxation and another low rate of taxation for essential commodities.

Finance Minister given more tax breaks in finance bill passed in Lok Sabha

July 29, 2009 780 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Minister announced a slew of amendments on both income-tax and service tax fronts to achieve the objective of generating economic activity in the present environment of economic slowdown

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