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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...
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The Gujarat High Court ruled that a show-cause notice issued without granting reasonable time to respond to audit queries violates natural justice and is not valid.
The Gujarat High Court has quashed a penalty order under the GST Act, ruling it invalid because it was issued on the same day as the SCN, violating natural justice.
Orissa High Court held that challenge against reversal of Input Tax Credit [ITC] under GST not entertained due to availability of alternative remedy to appeal before appellate authority under section 107 of GST Act. Accordingly, writ dismissed.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a tax order against a deceased person is legally void. Revenue can initiate new proceedings against the legal heirs under Section 93 of the CGST Act.
The Delhi High Court ruled that consolidated Show Cause Notices for multiple years are valid in fraudulent ITC cases, dismissing a petition and upholding a penalty.
Gauhati High Court held that Summary of SCN issued in Form GST DRC-01 doesn’t substitute proper SCN. Thus, mere issuance of summary of SCN is not valid SCN. Therefore, initiating proceedings solely based on such a statement is not in conformity with law.
A CBIC newsletter details a drug awareness campaign, a DRI seizure of mis-declared rock salt, and a DGGI tax evasion case against an online gaming company.
The Gujarat High Court has granted bail to Sunil Hiralal Mandowara in a GST fraud case. The court cited the completion of the investigation and the accused’s 8-month incarceration.
Calcutta High Court dismisses a writ petition from Tara Lohia Private Limited, challenging a GST order. The court ruled that the petitioner failed to provide supporting documents for input tax credit claims, upholding the tax authority’s decision.
