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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 : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
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 issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
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...
Personal hearings under GST are often reduced to one-sided submissions without real engagement. The article highlights how this undermines natural justice and calls for meaningful adjudication.
The court held that the 2-year time limit under Section 54 is mandatory and binding on authorities. However, delay can be condoned by High Courts under Article 226 in genuine cases to grant rightful refunds.
The issue was whether non-response caused by a Chartered Accountant justifies setting aside ex-parte orders. The Court held that taxpayer responsibility cannot be shifted, and statutory orders remain valid.
The issue was whether bail can be granted despite serious fake ITC allegations. The Court ruled that prolonged custody and delayed trial justify bail, prioritizing personal liberty.
The Court examined whether GST registration can remain cancelled despite full payment of dues. It held that authorities must revoke cancellation once statutory conditions are satisfied, ensuring fairness and continuity of business.
The Court ruled that recovery under Section 75(12) cannot be used where wrongful ITC utilisation is alleged. It held that such cases require adjudication under Sections 73 or 74 before recovery action.
The Court held that failure to address objections regarding sample mismatch vitiates the order. It directed fresh adjudication with proper reasoning.
GST liability depends on project classification and timing of sale before completion. Proper structuring and compliance reduce tax risks and costs.
The court examined whether penalty and detention without notifying the known owner violated natural justice. Interim relief allowed release of goods on deposit.
The Court examined allegations of fraudulent ITC claims and found that the petitioner’s actions were bona fide. It held that no offence was established and granted anticipatory bail with conditions.
