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Unified GST Recovery Framework Introduced as Section 74A Merges Fraud & Non-Fraud Cases

Goods and Services Tax : Section 74A replaces the earlier Sections 73 and 74, creating a unified framework for tax recovery in cases of short payment, erro...

March 6, 2026 609 Views 0 comment Print

Fraudulent ITC & Fake Invoices under GST: Applicability of Sections 73, 74, 122 & 132

Goods and Services Tax : This case explains situations where ITC is availed and utilised without receipt of goods or services. The ruling clarifies that su...

February 7, 2026 2664 Views 0 comment Print

Section 74 & Mechanical Adjudication Culture In GST: A Call For Judicial Intervention

Goods and Services Tax : Highlights how authorities routinely invoke Section 74 without evidence of fraud and explains courts’ stance that such notices a...

November 21, 2025 2016 Views 0 comment Print

GST DRC-01A: Intimations Under Sections 73, 74, 74A

Goods and Services Tax : Understand the process of GST intimation in Form DRC-01A, issued for tax discrepancies. Learn about the parts of DRC-01A, applicab...

September 1, 2025 29271 Views 2 comments Print

No Time Extension for GST Orders Under Section 73(9) Without Force Majeure

Goods and Services Tax : Calcutta High Court stays a GST order, citing no force majeure for time limit extension under Section 73(9) of the CGST Act for FY...

June 19, 2025 1728 Views 0 comment Print


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Section 74 GST Notices For Small Value Demands Beyond Section 73 Limitation

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA represents to the Finance Minister on the misapplication of GST Section 74 notices for small demands, urging restriction to ...

July 29, 2025 36579 Views 0 comment Print

Representation on GST Challenges related to Section 128A & 16(4) ITC Disallowance

Goods and Services Tax : KSCAA highlights practical GST challenges in Sec 128A & Sec 16(4), urging clarifications on appeals, ITC, interest waivers, and mu...

December 17, 2024 7047 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Negligence of bank in presenting cheque within validity period is deficiency in service: Compensation payable

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that negligence on part of bank in presentation of cheque within the validity period of cheque leads to ‘defi...

April 17, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

No Interest on Reversed ITC If Credit Not Utilised: Orissa HC Clarifies Section 50

Goods and Services Tax : The case clarifies that Section 74 requires clear evidence of fraud or wilful suppression. Mere reliance on third-party alerts wit...

April 14, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Set Aside ITC Demand Due to Lack of Specific Findings on Supplier Tax Payment

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that denial of input tax credit cannot be sustained without clear findings that suppliers failed to pay tax. The ma...

April 14, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

Pigmy agents are employees of Bank and not business facilitators hence no GST leviable on commission

Goods and Services Tax : Karnataka High Court held that pigmy agents employed by the Bank can never be treated as business facilitators and qualifies as em...

April 13, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

DRC-01 Summary Cannot Replace Show Cause Notice Under GST Law: Gauhati HC

Income Tax : The Court held that a summary in Form DRC-01 cannot substitute a proper show cause notice under Section 73. Proceedings initiated ...

March 18, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


GST: Section 128A Clarifications on Waiver of interest and penalties

Goods and Services Tax : New GST circular clarifies payment via GSTR-3B for Section 128A benefits, and appeal withdrawals for mixed period demands....

March 27, 2025 27498 Views 1 comment Print

Kerala SGST Act: Interest & Penalty Waiver Guidelines

Goods and Services Tax : Learn about the Kerala SGST Act's interest and penalty waiver under Section 128A, eligibility, application process, and compliance...

March 15, 2025 777 Views 0 comment Print

Clarification on Separate Sections 73 & 74 GST Notices to Same Taxpayer

Goods and Services Tax : Kerala SGST issues guidelines on issuing separate notices for Sections 73 and 74. Ensures clarity and uniformity in handling GST d...

January 20, 2025 8043 Views 0 comment Print


Karnataka HC Grants Fresh Opportunity in GST Proceedings for Health Reasons

December 8, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print

The Court remanded an ex-parte GST demand order after the petitioner could not respond due to a parent’s serious illness. This case underlines that unavoidable circumstances can merit reconsideration of tax proceedings.

DRP failed to adjudicate objections of assessee hence matter remitted back

December 2, 2025 426 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that DRP is a quasi-judicial authority and is required to issue directions on all the objections raised by assessee. Failure to adjudicate certain components results into violation of principles of natural justice. Accordingly, matter set aside to file of DRP.

Payments at time of search cannot be construed as voluntary u/s. 74(5) of CGST Act

November 24, 2025 798 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that payments made at the time of search cannot be construed as voluntary under section 74(5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act. Therefore, the petitioner is entitled for refund of the payments made in form DRC-03.

Section 74 & Mechanical Adjudication Culture In GST: A Call For Judicial Intervention

November 21, 2025 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Highlights how authorities routinely invoke Section 74 without evidence of fraud and explains courts’ stance that such notices are jurisdictionally invalid. Emphasizes the need for proper scrutiny and adherence to statutory safeguards.

No Downward Adjustment Under 80IA Because CPP Transfer Valued Using SEB Consumer Tariff

November 19, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that the State Electricity Board consumer tariff of ₹6.62/unit was the valid internal CUP for captive power transfer. Rejecting comparisons with generating companies, it ruled that no downward adjustment was required. The key takeaway is that actual SEB purchase rates can reliably determine market value for 80IA claims.

GST order passed without considering grounds cannot be sustained

November 12, 2025 717 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana High Court held that order passed under GST without considering grounds urged by the petitioner is not sustainable. Accordingly, order set aside and matter remitted back for fresh consideration.

Statement of tax determination u/s. 73(3) of CGST Act cannot be treated as valid GST SCN

November 8, 2025 1032 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati High Court held that statement of tax determination under section 73(3) of the CGST Act does not substitute the proper SCN required under Section 73(1). Further, passing of an adverse order without opportunity of personal hearing is against principles of natural justice.

GST Statue permits correction of bonafide errors until notice u/s. 73 of CGST is issued

November 3, 2025 789 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that the statue permits taxpayer to correct bonafide errors by self-verification of assessment and payment of liability until the notice is issued under section 73 of the CGST. Accordingly, bonafide error in assessment and intimation in DRC-03 is directed to be allowed.

Madras HC Quashes Assessment as Notices Uploaded Only on GST Portal

October 30, 2025 981 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that non-responding to notice and non-appearance on hearing due to fact that notices were uploaded only through GST portal and there was no service of notice via physical mode. Accordingly, order set aside on ground of violation of principles of natural justice.

Summary of SCN in Form GST DRC-01 doesn’t substitute proper SCN

October 30, 2025 846 Views 0 comment Print

Gauhati High Court held that the Summary of the Show Cause Notice issued in FORM GST DRC-01 does not substitute the proper SCN required under Section 73(1) of both the Central and State GST Acts. Accordingly, order is set aside and writ petition is allowed.

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