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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 crucial aspect of navigating portal https://www.gstat.gov.in/ effectively is the recently released User Manual | Registration Guide to Online Filing of Appeals and Applications. This comprehensive manual serves as an indispensable resource for taxpayers, tax officials, and authorized representatives, walking them through every step of the e-filing journey.
The Delhi High Court has ruled against the “negative blocking” of Electronic Credit Ledgers, citing that such actions exceed the scope of Rule 86A of the CGST Rules.
Madras High Court held that the export incentive cannot be denied for technical and venial breach of provisions of Section 129 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act [CGST Act]. Accordingly, petition allowed.
Delhi High Court rules Section 9(2)(g) of DVAT Act is arbitrary for penalizing bona fide buyers for seller’s tax default. ITC is protected.
Himachal Pradesh High Court held that rejection of GST appeal without assigning specific reasons for the rejection thereof is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, matter restored back to Appellate Authority for denovo proceedings.
Gujarat High Court upholds CA certificates for unutilized ITC refunds on netted foreign exchange, easing compliance for businesses with RBI-approved clearing mechanisms. This ruling clarifies proof requirements for forex export services.
Rajasthan High Court held that bail application in GST fake firm case is denied based on seriousness of the offence and also petitioner has attempted to abscond from the custody at the time of consideration of bail application.
The Supreme Court criticizes the practice of withdrawing voluntary monetary offers made during bail hearings, remanding a case for fresh consideration on merits.
Calcutta High Court rules uploading orders on the GST portal is valid service under Section 169(1)(d), rejecting claims that other methods must be exhausted first.
Delhi High Court rules Section 9(2)(g) of DVAT Act can’t deny Input Tax Credit (ITC) to bona fide buyers for seller defaults, citing Article 14 violation.
