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The Doctrine of Statutory Prerogative: An Expanded Analysis of the Gujarat High Court’s Verdict on Section 16(2)(C) of CGST Act 2017

Goods and Services Tax : The issue was whether buyers can claim ITC when suppliers default on tax payment. The court upheld denial, emphasizing ITC is cond...

May 2, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

GST NGTP Tag Cannot Alone Justify ITC Denial Without Proper Inquiry

Goods and Services Tax : Highlights that system-based NGTP tagging cannot replace proper verification before denying ITC. Key takeaway: factual investigati...

May 1, 2026 411 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(2)(c) of CGST Act: Supplier default dilemma

Goods and Services Tax : Courts ruled that denying ITC due to supplier non-payment is unjust when buyers act in good faith. The key takeaway is that bona f...

April 29, 2026 738 Views 0 comment Print

Rule 86A After K-9 Enterprises: End of Arbitrary ITC Blocking

Goods and Services Tax : This explains how courts have imposed strict safeguards on ITC blocking under Rule 86A. The key takeaway is that due process is no...

April 27, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print

Why GST Crackdown Is Targeting Easy Taxpayers Instead of Fraudsters?

Goods and Services Tax : The article highlights how aggressive GST actions impact genuine businesses. The key takeaway is the need for balanced enforcement...

April 25, 2026 462 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Delhi GST Detects ₹60.59 Cr Fake ITC Fraud; One Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims based on fake invoices without actual supply of goods or services. The accused was arr...

April 30, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi CGST Busts ₹8 Cr Fake ITC; Company Director Arrested

Goods and Services Tax : Authorities uncovered fraudulent ITC claims exceeding ₹8 crore without actual supply of goods. The ruling highlights that ITC is...

April 18, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

₹6.53 Crore ITC Fraud: Director Held for Availing Credit Without Goods Receipt

Goods and Services Tax : CGST Delhi South arrested a director for allegedly availing ₹6.53 crore in fraudulent ITC based on bogus invoices worth ₹36.28...

February 14, 2026 855 Views 0 comment Print

ICAI’s Suggestions on IMS accepted in Government Advisories

Goods and Services Tax : Government advisories revised the IMS process to stop unfair tax escalation on credit note rejection. The key takeaway is balanced...

January 7, 2026 702 Views 0 comment Print

Important Update: Reporting ITC of Previous Financial Year in GSTR-9 for FY 2024–25

Goods and Services Tax : Important change in Table 6 of GSTR-9 for FY 24-25 - Taxpayers can now report ITC of previous financial year that was claimed in ...

October 14, 2025 17889 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Jharkhand HC Orders Surrender in Fake GST Customs Officer Auction Fraud Case

Goods and Services Tax : The issue involved alleged cyber fraud where funds were credited to the petitioner’s account. The Court granted relief consideri...

May 3, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

ITC Denial Upheld Due to Supplier Tax Default Under GST Law: Gujarat HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court examined whether ITC can be denied when the supplier fails to deposit tax. It upheld the provision, ruling that ITC depe...

May 2, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

GSTAT Remands Anti-Profiteering Case Due to Unverified ITC Reversal Claims

Goods and Services Tax : The Tribunal remanded the case after finding that ITC reversals on unsold inventory were not adequately examined. It directed fres...

May 2, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Set Aside Ex-Parte ITC Rejection Due to COVID-Related Non-Response

Goods and Services Tax : Dispute on ITC mismatch between returns was remitted after ex-parte order, allowing reconciliation upon 10% pre-deposit. Key takea...

April 29, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

No ITC Denial Without Verifying Transaction Genuineness: HP HC

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court did not decide the constitutional challenge but directed authorities to reconsider the taxpayer’s objections and ...

April 29, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GST Advisory & FAQ on Electronic Credit Reversal & Re-claimed Statement & RCM Liability/ITC Statement

Goods and Services Tax : The portal will restrict GSTR-3B filing if ITC reclaims exceed ledger balances. The key takeaway is mandatory correction of excess...

December 29, 2025 8424 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi GST Notification Introduces Special Procedure for ITC Rectification

Goods and Services Tax : The Delhi government allows registered taxpayers to rectify GST orders where previously denied ITC is now eligible under section 1...

December 1, 2025 2154 Views 1 comment Print

No ITC on Pre-Registration Stock if GST Registration Filed Late: Rajasthan Circular

Goods and Services Tax : Rajasthan GST circular directs officers to reject Input Tax Credit claims for taxpayers who register after 30 days from becoming l...

August 12, 2025 642 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan GST: ITC Claim Verification for Late Registrations

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the Rajasthan Commercial Taxes Department's new directive on verifying and rejecting Input Tax Credit claims for busin...

August 12, 2025 672 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Launches Trade Facilitation Initiatives, Cracks Down on Fraud

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC unveils trade facilitation measures, combats counterfeit currency, and detects ₹80 crore GST fraud. Key developments from I...

February 17, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print


Input Tax Credit (ITC) on Sales Promotional Schemes

April 10, 2019 56166 Views 1 comment Print

ITC would be available in the case of various sales promotional schemes as cited above, however the same shall not be available in the case of distribution of ‘gifts’ or ‘free samples’.

New ITC Utilization Rules under GST from Apr-19 onwards

April 9, 2019 126333 Views 7 comments Print

Rules for Utilization of Input Tax Credit (ITC) have undergone a major change and considering its impact, this change will have on Working Capital Management, an explanatory note prepared by us about new Rules is given below :- Old set off rules for ITC under GST were as follows: – Payment for  First use  Then […]

Analysis of ITC on Capital Goods

April 9, 2019 19698 Views 0 comment Print

Input tax credit – input services – cost of civil works incurred under Extension project – Mechanical Works – Electrical Works – Applicant submits that input tax credit in relation to ‘Mechanical Works’ and ‘Electrical Works should be admissible as such costs pertain to construction of plant and machinery.

AAR cannot deal with ITC of service tax or VAT paid under erstwhile laws

April 8, 2019 942 Views 0 comment Print

In re Bauli India Bakes and Sweets Private Limited (GST AAR Maharashtra) From the collective readings of provisions viz. – Clause (63) and (62) of Section 2 of the CGST Act that, the question enumerated at (d) of Section 97(2), supra does not deal with the admissibility of the credit of taxes paid other than […]

Treatment of GST on Free Supply

April 7, 2019 20094 Views 4 comments Print

It is a known principle that ‘nothing comes free in business’ and the same is a proven fact in the recent ruling by Maharashtra Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) in the case of Biostadt India Ltd and the circular 92/11/2019-GST which clarifies issues on treatment of sales promotion schemes under GST. Several promotional schemes are […]

Transfer of ITC in case of death of sole proprietor

April 6, 2019 9987 Views 3 comments Print

Whether section 18(3) of the CGST Act 2017 provides for transfer of input tax credit which remains unutilized to the transferee in case of death of the sole proprietor. As per rule 41(1) of the CGST Rules, 2017, the registered person (transferor of business) can file FORM GST ITC-02 electronically on the common portal along with a request for transfer of unutilized input tax credit lying in his electronic credit ledger to the transferee. Also the procedure for filing of return in case of death of a sole proprietor needs clarity.

ITC Credit Utilization as per new Rule 88A

April 6, 2019 5364 Views 0 comment Print

Explanation of Rule 88A: FIRST FULL UTILIZATION OF IGST ITC- input tax credit on account of integrated tax shall first be utilised towards payment of integrated tax, and the amount remaining for central tax and State tax or Union territory tax if any. 

Input Tax Credit Under GST: Section 49A & 49B with Rule 88A

April 5, 2019 57873 Views 9 comments Print

UTILISATION OF INPUT TAX CREDIT – Section 49A & 49B read with Rule 88A of CGST ACT. CGST Amendment Act 2018 insert two new sections Section 49A & 49B containing new order of set off of GST liability (from 1st Feb 2019). Prior to this Section 49(5) of CGST Act contains manner of utilization of […]

Process to claim ITC under new proposed GST return filing system

April 5, 2019 5235 Views 0 comment Print

What is Input Tax Credit (ITC)? Input Tax Credit means reducing the taxes paid on inputs from taxes to be paid on output. When any supply of services or goods is supplied to a taxable person, the GST charged is known as Input Tax. The concept is not entirely new as it already existed under […]

New manner of Utilizing Input Tax Credit (ITC) W.E.F. 29.03.2019

April 4, 2019 107937 Views 18 comments Print

Section 49 of the CGST Act, 2017 contains provisions in relation to payment of tax, interest, penalty and other amounts. Section 49 (5) of CGST Act, 2017 provides manner of utilizing Input Tax Credit (ITC) for payment of GST output tax liability, e.g IGST can be set off against IGST and then CGST and SGST, CGST can be set off against CGST and then against IGST, and SGST can be set off against SGST and then against IGST.

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