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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 876 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 4272 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 2328 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 31563 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 2127 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 36831 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 7113 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


GST SCN Invalid as Multiple Assessment Years Were Clubbed: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that clubbing five assessment years in a single GST show cause notice is contrary to Section 73 of the ...

July 2, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

GST Assessment Invalid if Section 74 Notice Was not Issued: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Madras High Court held that an order under Section 74 cannot be passed when the notice was issued under Section 73. The matter...

June 30, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Upholds CENVAT Credit as Service Tax Was Paid Before Credit Was Availed

Service Tax : CESTAT Kolkata held that the respondent had paid the Service Tax before availing CENVAT credit on the disputed invoices. Finding n...

June 28, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Promissory Note Decree Restored as Handwriting Expert Opinion Was Not Mandatory

Corporate Law : The Madras High Court held that courts are empowered under Section 73 of the Evidence Act to compare disputed and admitted signatu...

June 27, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

Service Tax Demand Quashed as Form 26AS Alone Cannot Establish Tax Liability

Service Tax : The Gauhati High Court held that the extended limitation under Section 73 cannot be invoked without specific findings of fraud, su...

June 27, 2026 468 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 27861 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 927 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 8259 Views 0 comment Print


GST Advance Ruling Denial Set Aside Because Prior Proceedings Had No Merits Decision

December 12, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that the authority could not reject the ruling request based on earlier proceedings that were closed without deciding tax issues. The matter was remanded for fresh consideration.

Provisional Bank Attachment under GST Set Aside Due to Pending Appeal Rights

December 12, 2025 1101 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court stayed the provisional attachment of the petitioner’s bank account, allowing filing of appeal against assessment order without further pre-deposit, pending departmental adjudication.

GST SCN Reply Opportunity Granted with Heavy Costs by Delhi HC

December 10, 2025 390 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court remands a GST order exceeding Rs. 7.5 crores due to denial of opportunity to be heard, granting the petitioner 30 days to file a reply to the SCN.

Multi-Year GST SCN Not Invalid; Delhi GC Grants Extension for Statutory Appeal

December 8, 2025 1161 Views 0 comment Print

The Court refused to intervene against an SCN combining several financial years, noting that such consolidation is permitted under Sections 73 and 74. Since an appellate remedy existed, the assessee was relegated to appeal, with extension of time due to the pending writ. Recovery actions and attachments were set aside subject to filing the appeal.

Ex Parte GST Order Remanded Due to Lack of Knowledge of SCN

December 8, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court remanded the assessment order after finding the petitioner was unaware of the SCN and did not attend a personal hearing. The matter will be reconsidered after the petitioner files a reply and a fresh hearing is conducted.

Karnataka HC Grants Fresh Opportunity in GST Proceedings for Health Reasons

December 8, 2025 606 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 543 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 1113 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 2328 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 669 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.

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