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GSTAT Pre-Deposit Confusion: Should It Apply on Original or Surviving Tax Demand?

Goods and Services Tax : Ambiguity under Section 112(8)(b) of the CGST Act has created confusion over GSTAT pre-deposit calculations after reduction of tax...

May 21, 2026 591 Views 1 comment Print

GSTAT Orders Physical Service Due to Failure of Portal & Email Communication

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT directed service through registered post/speed post after notices sent via portal and email failed to receive any effective ...

May 21, 2026 144 Views 0 comment Print

Non-Uniform Practices & Procedural Ambiguities in Filing Appeals Before GSTAT

Goods and Services Tax : Taxpayers and professionals are facing multiple procedural doubts regarding GSTAT appeal filing requirements, including affidavits...

May 20, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT की नई व्यवस्था: डिवीजन बेंच, सिंगल बेंच और अपीलों के वर्गीकरण की विस्तृत व्याख्या

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT के नए आदेश के अनुसार सभी लंबित और नई अपीलें पहले...

May 15, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT vs CESTAT: Deciphering Jurisdiction for IGST on Import of Goods

Goods and Services Tax : The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that Customs authorities are responsible for levy and assessment of IGST on imported goods. The...

May 12, 2026 1866 Views 1 comment Print


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ICAI Urges GSTAT to Verify Certificate of Practice of CAs

CA, CS, CMA : ICAI has recommended mandatory verification of the Certificate of Practice for Chartered Accountants appearing before GSTAT to ens...

March 18, 2026 3474 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on issues faced while filing of Appeal on GSTAT Portal

Goods and Services Tax : A representation has urged reconsideration of GSTAT Procedure Rules requiring all relied-upon documents to be filed with the appea...

March 5, 2026 2916 Views 0 comment Print

Petition for Rationalisation of Fees Prescribed for GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

Goods and Services Tax : A tax bar body has sought reduction of GSTAT appeal and application fees, citing affordability concerns. The key takeaway is that ...

February 6, 2026 7386 Views 0 comment Print

जीएसटी अपीलीय ट्रिब्यूनल में उत्पन्न समस्याओं के संबंध में ज्ञापन

Goods and Services Tax : यह कि जीएसटी के अंतर्गत अपीलीय ट्रिब्यूनल ट्रिब...

February 3, 2026 870 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on issues faced while filing of Appeal on GSTAT Portal

Goods and Services Tax : Issues ranging from mandatory declarations to certification and translation requirements have been flagged. The core message is th...

February 1, 2026 1881 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


GSTAT Upholds Anti-Profiteering Demand as ITC Benefit Was Not Passed to Homebuyers

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT held that failure to pass on additional Input Tax Credit benefits to eligible homebuyers violated Section 171 of the CGST Ac...

May 22, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC Directs GST Appeal Before GSTAT as GSTAT Is Now Functional

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that once the GST Appellate Tribunal became operational and timelines were extended, disputes should be pursued thr...

May 22, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

MP High Court Refuses GST Writ Petition as Effective Appeal Remedy Before GSTAT Was Available

Goods and Services Tax : The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging GST registration cancellation after noting the availability of...

May 20, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Permits Speed Post Service Due to Failure of GST Portal Verification

Goods and Services Tax : The Tribunal allowed service of notice through registered post and speed post after no response was received regarding verificatio...

May 20, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Holds Builder Guilty of Profiteering for Failing to Pass Full ITC Benefit to Homebuyers

Goods and Services Tax : GSTAT upheld anti-profiteering findings after the developer accepted the DGAP report concerning ITC benefits in a housing project....

May 13, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GSTAT Constitutes Benches and Categorises GST Appeals

Goods and Services Tax : The GST Appellate Tribunal issued a detailed order constituting benches across India and classifying GST disputes into three categ...

May 15, 2026 720 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Extends Relaxed Appeal Filing Norms Till 31st December 2026

Goods and Services Tax : The Principal Bench of GSTAT instructed scrutiny officers not to raise defects where appellants upload required soft copy document...

May 15, 2026 4155 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Principal Bench Empowered to Hear Section 101B Appeals: CBIC

Goods and Services Tax : The Central Government has authorized the GSTAT Principal Bench, New Delhi, to hear appeals under Section 101B of the CGST Act. Th...

May 7, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

22 GSTAT Judicial Members Appointed as Vice Presidents

Goods and Services Tax : The government has appointed 22 Judicial Members as Vice Presidents of GSTAT benches. The move aims to improve efficiency and stre...

March 23, 2026 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Goa Notifies Appeal Deadline for GST Appellate Tribunal

Goods and Services Tax : Goa notifies 30 June 2026 as deadline to file GST Appellate Tribunal appeals for orders communicated before 1 April 2026 under Sec...

March 10, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print


GST Section 74 Not for System Mismatches: What Sterling & Wilson Case Means for Taxpayers

April 4, 2026 1269 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that mismatch alone does not prove fraud under Section 74. The key takeaway is that penal provisions cannot be invoked without evidence of intent to evade tax.

No GST Profiteering Found as ITC Benefit Declined Post-GST: GSTAT

April 3, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that no profiteering occurred as the ITC-to-purchase value ratio declined after GST implementation. It ruled that no additional benefit arose, eliminating the obligation to pass on ITC benefits to buyers.

GSTAT: Practice And Procedure (Appellate Remedies Part-III)

April 2, 2026 4626 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT serves as the second appellate authority with defined procedures and timelines. Compliance with filing and pre-deposit rules is essential.

GST Advisories on Appeals, HSNS Registration & GSTR-3B Liability Breakup

March 27, 2026 9423 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerns procedural requirements for filing GST appeals. The instructions mandate document submission and pre-deposit, ensuring proper compliance and avoiding defects.

Cinema Hall Held Liable for Profiteering Due to Non-Passing of GST Rate Reduction

March 26, 2026 825 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether GST rate cuts were passed on to consumers. The authority held that increasing base prices instead of reducing ticket prices violated Section 171, resulting in confirmed profiteering and refund directions.

HFL Care Homes Liable for Profiteering Due to Failure to Pass ITC Benefit to Homebuyers: GSTAT

March 24, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved non-passing of ITC benefits after GST implementation. The Tribunal held that full ITC gains must be passed on and ordered refund with interest.

Builder Accepts DGAP Report, Liable for ₹17.75 Lakh Profiteering Due to ITC Benefit Issue

March 24, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

The issue included verification of ITC benefit among buyers. The Tribunal relied on DGAP findings and the builder’s acceptance to confirm liability. The ruling underscores the evidentiary role of buyer confirmations.

Gujarat HC Questions Non-Functional GST Tribunal, Seeks Govt Response

March 23, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

The issue involved lack of operational GST Tribunal despite its formal constitution. The Court noted that this forces taxpayers to approach the High Court unnecessarily. The key takeaway is that authorities must ensure timely functionality of statutory tribunals.

22 GSTAT Judicial Members Appointed as Vice Presidents

March 23, 2026 1128 Views 0 comment Print

The government has appointed 22 Judicial Members as Vice Presidents of GSTAT benches. The move aims to improve efficiency and strengthen GST dispute resolution.

Interest at 18% Mandatory on Unpassed GST Benefits from Date of Collection: GSTAT

March 21, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that even a marginal increase in ITC must be passed on to buyers. Failure resulted in refund liability with interest under Section 171. The ruling confirms that interest is payable from the date of excess collection. Arguments to defer interest to project completion were rejected.

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