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Goods and Services Tax : The framework enables wider access to GST appeals through online filing. However, procedural and portal limitations may hinder smo...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that bona fide buyers cannot lose ITC due to supplier non-payment. The key takeaway is that liability cannot shift to ...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities are targeting buyers based on supplier defaults without proper verification. Courts emphasize that bona fide taxpayers...
Goods and Services Tax : GST notices are commonly issued due to mismatches, incorrect filings, and missing information in returns. The content highlights t...
Goods and Services Tax : The omission of Section 13(8)(b) applies only prospectively from 30 March 2026, as no saving clause exists. Past transactions and ...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...
Goods and Services Tax : The case highlights that summons lacking details of the underlying inquiry violate procedural fairness. It underscores the need fo...
Goods and Services Tax : CBI arrested GST officials for demanding a bribe to facilitate registration approval. The case highlights strict enforcement again...
Goods and Services Tax : The CBI arrested a CGST Assistant Commissioner for demanding a bribe to halt GST proceedings. The officer was caught red-handed ac...
Goods and Services Tax : The Government reduced GST on paper sacks and bags from 18% to 5% following GST Council recommendations. The move addresses farmer...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court permitted the taxpayer to obtain a stay by following the procedure under Section 112 and relevant CBIC circulars. It emp...
Goods and Services Tax : GST Registration Cancellation Set Aside for Lack of Proper Reasons, Bank Account Attachment Lapses Automatically Under GST Law aft...
Goods and Services Tax : Sections 74 and 74A operate on fundamentally different legal principles. The Court noted that their combined invocation raises ser...
Goods and Services Tax : Recovery action was initiated even after partial tax payment. The Court held that instalment relief must be sought through Form DR...
Goods and Services Tax : The case involved a penalty imposed despite the main tax demand being set aside in appeal. The Court held that the petitioner shou...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN clarified that system-calculated interest for February 2026 was incorrectly reflected in March returns due to a technical iss...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has enabled editing of the pre-deposit percentage in APL-01 filings. The change allows taxpayers flexibility, while verificat...
Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers faced issues filing appeals where adjudication orders showed zero demand. GSTN clarified that such system limitations re...
Goods and Services Tax : Both domestic and import revenues contributed to GST growth, alongside increased refunds. The figures highlight improved tax admin...
Goods and Services Tax : The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rule...
A summary of the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2025, detailing key changes to tax provisions, including new sections and procedural modifications.
This case study examines if a GST officer can purchase goods to check for a tax invoice, demand a bill cancellation, and a refund, as per Section 67 of the CGST Act.
The Madras High Court recently condoned a 288-day delay in a GST appeal, citing the taxpayer’s ill health and lack of notice. This ruling contrasts with a stricter Jharkhand High Court decision on a similar matter.
The Bombay High Court held that multiple GST show-cause notices for the same issue and period cause harassment, quashing an order-in-original due to an ongoing DGGI investigation.
Chhattisgarh High Court held that the petitioner would not be entitled for Input Tax Credit [ITC] to electrical energy consumed for maintenance of its township since it is not in the course or furtherance of business in terms of section 2(17) r.w.s. 16(1) of the CGST Act.
The CBIC Chairman’s August 2025 newsletter discusses upcoming GST reforms, the board’s top ranking in grievance redressal, and a recent tax evasion case involving subsidized urea.
Madras High Court held that provisions of section 16(2)(c) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 read with rule 36(4) of the Central Goods and Services Rules, 2017 are not violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Accordingly, writ petition dismissed.
J&K High Court mandates Home Ministry to pay GST on hotel accommodation rent, in addition to fixed rent, citing prior precedent. Hotelier must register for GST.
Calcutta High Court ruled that appellate authorities can accept additional evidence in GST appeals for fair disposal, even if Rule 112(1) conditions aren’t fully met.
Madras High Court sets aside a GST assessment order against Tvl. Gopal Vinod Granites, citing an error where the final order named an incorrect entity, violating natural justice principles.
