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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 : GSTAT bridges a long-standing gap by providing a dedicated appellate forum, eliminating the need to directly approach High Courts....
Goods and Services Tax : Limitation start from date when Impugned Order in Form DRC 07 uploaded on portal and not from date of detailed order: Allahabad Hi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once a GST assessment order attains finality, recovery under Section 79 can proceed without issuing prior noti...
Goods and Services Tax : Courts held that Section 129 cannot be invoked for minor procedural lapses without intent to evade tax. It emphasised that penalti...
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 issue was whether a show cause notice could be issued under a rule already omitted. The court stayed the notice, holding that ...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that temporary business inactivity due to genuine medical reasons cannot justify cancellation without proper consi...
Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that challenges to ITC blocking cannot be entertained at the show cause stage. It ruled that adjudication must firs...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that issuing a single show cause notice for multiple financial years violates GST law. It ruled such “bunching”...
Goods and Services Tax : The court held that the rectification order failed to satisfy the statutory requirements under Section 161 of the CGST Act. The im...
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 High Court held that passing an assessment order without granting a personal hearing, despite non-response to portal notices, violates procedural fairness and warrants remand.
The compendium explains the legal structure, jurisdiction, and appeal process of GSTAT as it becomes operational from 2026. It also highlights procedural burdens that may affect effective access to justice.
Summarises major tax, GST, customs, and regulatory changes released in early February 2026. The key takeaway is the breadth of compliance-impacting updates across sectors.
Explains how the amended law standardises limitation and why timely, structured replies matter. The key takeaway is that missed timelines can invalidate proceedings.
Clarifies that a GST notice is not an adjudication but the start of a legal process. The takeaway is to respond calmly with facts and law, not panic.
Courts have held that Section 130 cannot be invoked merely on suspicion or minor procedural lapses during transit. The key takeaway is that confiscation requires clear evidence of deliberate tax evasion.
Explains why general ITC entitlement under Section 16(1) is curtailed by specific blocks in Section 17(5), and how courts reconcile both within GST’s value-added framework.
The Appellate Authority clarified that refund-related queries are not among the issues specified for advance rulings under the CGST Act. The ruling underscores the limited scope of advance ruling jurisdiction.
The Court held that issuing a single assessment order covering several financial years is without jurisdiction. Separate proceedings must be initiated for each financial year under GST law.
The High Court examined whether delay beyond the limit prescribed under GST law could be condoned. It held that appeals filed after the maximum period under Section 107 are not maintainable.
