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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...
The High Court allowed a taxpayer to seek revocation of GST registration despite a time-barred appeal. It directed authorities to accept a manual application, emphasizing fairness over procedural delay.
CBDT corrected multiple ITR forms to fix structural and computational errors. The update ensures accurate tax reporting and reduces filing inconsistencies.
The High Court observed that personal penalties on directors cannot be imposed without independent proceedings. It emphasized the need for separate registration and proper procedure.
Karnataka High Court held that pigmy agents employed by the Bank can never be treated as business facilitators and qualifies as employees of the Bank and hence commission paid to pigmy agents is clearly exempt from levy of GST in terms of Sl.No.1 of Schedule III. Accordingly, writ petition is allowed.
Madras High Court held that appropriation of refund made during pendency of an appeal is construed as payment of duty under protest and hence period of limitation doesn’t apply in such case. Accordingly, appeal stand allowed and order is set aside.
The issue concerns repeated extensions of limitation periods for SCNs and orders under Sections 73 and 74. The framework shows timelines were shifted through notifications, with deadlines extending up to 2025 and beyond.
The issue involved denial of representation through counsel during GST proceedings. The Court held that personal appearance cannot be insisted upon when law permits authorised representation.
The court examined whether road tax and penalties could be demanded for issuing an NOC. It held that such charges are not applicable when only an NOC is sought. The key takeaway is that NOC issuance cannot be linked to tax liabilities meant for registration.
The court examined whether confiscation under GST law can be ordered without hearing the affected party. It held that absence of personal hearing violates statutory requirements, making the order invalid.
The court denied bail after finding that the applicant’s involvement in the alleged GST fraud could not be ruled out based on investigation records. The ruling highlights that prima facie evidence and seriousness of allegations outweigh claims of false implication at the bail stage.
