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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...
Delhi High Court remands M/S Krishna Enterprises’ case, ruling demand order invalid due to lack of proper hearing. Validity of tax notifications pending Supreme Court review.
Delhi HC rules writ petitions challenging tax orders are not maintainable if a personal hearing was granted but not availed. Appeal is the proper remedy, with limitation period relaxed.
Madras High Court held that delay of more than 17 years in adjudication of show cause proceeding without justifiable reasons is arbitrary and offending under Article 14 of the Constitution of India. Thus, proceedings are dropped and writ petition is allowed.
Andhra Pradesh High Court sets aside GST assessment order lacking officer’s signature and Document Identification Number (DIN), citing judicial precedents. Case remanded for fresh assessment.
GST in India presents a mixed bag for MSMEs, streamlining taxes but burdening small firms with digital compliance. Future reforms are needed for equitable growth.
Karnataka High Court held that service of software development to overseas service recipients are that of an independent service provider which qualify as export of services under the service tax provisions and 2(6) of the IGST Act. Accordingly, refund granted and petition allowed.
Himachal Pradesh High Court clarifies that payments made “under protest” against alleged ITC discrepancies do not constitute an admission of GST liability. The Court quashed interest and penalties imposed on Shyama Power India Ltd., directing re-issuance of demand to allow appeal.
The Sikkim High Court’s judgment in SICPA India breathes fresh life into a long-standing debate on the right to claim refunds upon business closure under GST.
Effective October 10, 2024, GST became payable under Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) when a registered person rents a commercial property from an unregistered person.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to accused individuals in a GST fake invoice case, citing reliance on confessional statements, lack of conclusive evidence, and trial delays.
