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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...
The Court allowed the assessee to seek restoration even after delay in filing revocation application. It held that compliance with pending returns and payment of dues enables reconsideration under Rule 22(4).
The High Court held that cross-state transfer of ITC on amalgamation cannot be denied due to GST portal limitations. It ruled that statutory rights override technical restrictions.
GST provides a structured ladder of assessment mechanisms based on compliance and risk. Understanding each stage helps taxpayers avoid disputes and manage liability effectively.
GST suspension triggered by GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B mismatch was upheld, emphasizing strict reconciliation requirements. Timely correction and response are crucial to avoid cancellation.
The issue involved expiring tenures of tribunal members and lack of replacement mechanisms. The Supreme Court permitted a uniform extension framework up to September 2026. The decision aims to maintain operational tribunals pending legislative reform.
The High Court held that ITC claims for financial years 2017-18 to 2020-21 remain valid if returns were filed before 30 November 2021 under the amended Section 16(5).
The Court permitted withdrawal of the writ after the authorities rejected the refund application filed by the Official Liquidator instead of the exporter. Liberty was granted to seek refund under Section 54 of the CGST Act.
The Gauhati High Court interfered with both the recovery notice and the earlier adjudication order, directing that the matter be reconsidered after giving the petitioner an opportunity to respond.
The High Court held that once a discharge certificate under the SVLDRS scheme is issued after payment of the determined amount, the tax demand for the covered period cannot be reopened.
The High Court noted that large penalties were imposed on corporate entities while the individual accused faced only a limited penalty, making the restriction on travel unjustified.
