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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...
The Allahabad High Court ruled that minor discrepancies, like a single digit error in an e-way bill’s invoice number, do not warrant action under Section 129 of the CGST Act.
GST registration cannot be cancelled mechanically without taking into consideration the points in reply, statements and evidence recorded during verification: Allahabad HC
In a dynamic economy like India, taxation isn’t just about payment—it’s about strategic alignment with law to optimize profitability. GST and income tax laws are crafted not just to collect revenue, but to incentivize structure, influence behavior, and foster compliance.
Section 129 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, empowers tax authorities to detain goods and vehicles and impose penalties when discrepancies are found.
Petitioner viz., Flemingo Duty Free Shop Private Limited, is a company incorporated under Companies Act, 1956. Respondent No.3 Airport authority of India is a Public Sector Enterprise and responsible for operation, management and maintenance of airports in India.
High Courts direct timely resolution of GST registration cancellation SCNs & rectification applications, protecting business rights from prolonged suspensions.
Calcutta High Court stays a GST demand against Anmol Stainless, finding a prima facie case against the extended limitation period for SCN issuance under Notifications 9/2023-CT and 56/2023-CT, citing lack of force majeure.
Allahabad High Court rules against GST registration cancellation for Nitco Coating Agency, citing a lack of physical notice and personal hearing, a violation of natural justice.
Delhi High Court directs KMG Industrial Traders to GST appellate authority for a merits-based review of an INR 27.15 crore ITC fraud demand, acknowledging pre-deposit.
Delhi High Court quashes a show cause notice against Mascon, citing the Sales Tax Officer’s failure to consider the assessee’s challenge to a notification, remanding the case for fresh adjudicatio
