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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 Indian government’s recent move to levy a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the full value of turnover in online gaming has stirred significant debate. The Group of Ministers (GoM) has recommended that this tax be imposed on the entire consideration received by the online gaming platforms, including both the platform fee and the prize pool contributed by players.
West Bengal AAAR upholds denial of GST exemption for Webel Support Multipurpose Service Co-Operative Society’s subcontracted manpower services to Webel Technology Ltd. for the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Assam’s Tax Department outlines a new SOP for road vigilance at key locations to prevent GST evasion, detailing inspection procedures and team responsibilities.
Rajasthan High Court dismisses GST writ for bypassing appeal route. Petitioner failed to explain delay in challenging tax order under RGST/CGST Act.
Chennai CESTAT rules bar licence/permit fees collected by Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd. are not liable for service tax from March 29, 2013, as they constitute statutory functions.
Delhi High Court held that GST SCN uploaded on ‘Additional Notices Tab’ was not noticed by the petitioner. Hence, order set aside and matter remanded back to Adjudicating Authority. Further, petitioner is granted time to file their reply.
Karnataka High Court held that rectification of Form GSTR-1 for rectifying mismatch/ discrepancy for Assessment Year 2020-21 to be allowed in terms of Circular No. 183/15/2022-GST dated 27.12.2022. GST Department directed accordingly.
Vague GST show cause notices undermine natural justice, leading to invalid tax demands and registration cancellations. Courts consistently rule for specificity in SCNs.
Understand GST refund procedures under the CGST Act, 2017, including eligibility criteria, application process, and recent developments to maintain liquidity and compliance.
Gauhati High Court held that anticipatory bail application is not maintainable since ineligible ITC amount involved is less 5 crores and hence the case falls under bailable offence. Accordingly, the application is rejected.
