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Goods and Services Tax : The guide explains that GST registration certificates are available only through the GST Portal and must be downloaded manually. I...
Goods and Services Tax : From 22 September 2025, accommodation below ₹7,500 per day attracts 5% GST without ITC instead of 12%. The change aims to reduce...
Fema / RBI : The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact o...
Goods and Services Tax : This guide explains the fundamentals of GST, including CGST, SGST, IGST, and UTGST. It also highlights how these classifications i...
CA, CS, CMA : GST disputes are increasing, creating substantial opportunities for Chartered Accountants in audits, adjudication, appeals, and ta...
Goods and Services Tax : Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax admini...
Goods and Services Tax : Practitioners are reportedly following different methods while completing GSTAT appeal forms because of inadequate guidance. The r...
Goods and Services Tax : The certificate clarifies that dealing and investment in securities are outside the scope of GST. Companies engaged solely in secu...
Goods and Services Tax : Representation addressed to Union Finance Minister, GST Council and CBIC seeks legislative and administrative relief for bona fide...
Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT accepted the DGAP finding that the ratio of credit availed to purchase value declined after GST implementation. Since no add...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that the retailer failed to pass on the benefit of GST reduction from 28% to 18% through commensurate price cuts. The T...
Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court considered a request for amendment of GST registration where business was conducted from a different locatio...
Corporate Law : The Court held that a purchasing dealer can rely on a sellers valid registration at the time of purchase. ITC cannot be denied mer...
Goods and Services Tax : The Bombay High Court held that the CGST Act does not permit consolidation of different financial years and tax periods in a singl...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has postponed the implementation of mandatory "Ship To GSTIN" capture and voluntary E-Way Bill closure to 1 August 2026. The ...
Corporate Law : The 2026 amendments significantly expand disclosure requirements for operational creditors and corporate applicants. The changes a...
Goods and Services Tax : Gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, registering 3.2% growth. The increase was driven largely by a 19.1% ...
Goods and Services Tax : The West Bengal GST Department ruled that intra-State movement of goods related to job work remains exempt from e-way bill generat...
Goods and Services Tax : GSTN has announced mandatory capture of Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions under the EWB system. The change aims to imp...
GST was introduced as a simplified tax system but has evolved into a litigation-heavy regime. The key takeaway is that compliance and documentation now drive most disputes.
The Court ruled that interest cannot be imposed in adjudication if it was not specified in the show cause notice. The decision reinforces that authorities cannot exceed the scope of the original notice under GST law.
The issue was whether pigmy agents are independent service providers or employees. The Court held they are employees, so their remuneration is not a taxable supply under GST.
The Court found that the appellate authority rejected the appeal solely on delay without examining the reasons provided. It held that such non-consideration renders the order unsustainable and directed fresh adjudication.
The Court emphasized the need for fair opportunity before finalizing tax demands. The petitioner was allowed to respond to the show-cause notice in fresh proceedings.
The issue involved denial of refund on the ground that services were intermediary in nature. The Court held that absence of findings on the agreement and nature of services invalidated the order. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication with proper analysis.
The issue was whether ITC is available on GST paid for leasehold rights used to build a plant. The ruling held ITC is blocked as the expense is linked to construction of immovable property, with capitalisation being the key factor.
The Allahabad High Court allowed appeal filing before the GST Tribunal after its constitution. It held that appeals filed by June 30, 2026, must be accepted without limitation objections.
The issue was rejection of a GST appeal for non-payment of pre-deposit. The Court held that the appellant must be given an opportunity to deposit and have the appeal decided on merits.
The issue involved penalty imposed for alleged GSTIN discrepancy in transit goods. The Court held that payment concludes proceedings but allowed appeal without further pre-deposit.
