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Haryana OTS, 2026: Opportunity to Close Old VAT & Pre-GST Litigations

Goods and Services Tax : Haryana Government has introduced a One Time Settlement Scheme for resolving legacy pre-GST tax disputes. The scheme offers waiver...

May 21, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

GST in India: A Transformative Reform or Still a Work in Progress?

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis examines how GST transformed India’s indirect tax regime while continuing to face compliance, technological, and i...

May 13, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(2)(c) CGST Act: Why Genuine Buyers Are Losing ITC Despite Valid Transactions

Goods and Services Tax : Explains how Section 16(2)(c) links ITC eligibility to supplier tax payment, causing hardship for bona fide taxpayers even when in...

May 9, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

Building an E-Commerce Business in UAE in 2025: What Actually Matters

Goods and Services Tax : The UAE’s digital success is driven by strong infrastructure, tax clarity, and disciplined business setup. Proper licensing, com...

February 27, 2026 2181 Views 0 comment Print

SC’s Landmark Judgement: Protecting Rights of Bona Fide Buyer under DVAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that a genuine buyer cannot lose ITC merely because the seller failed to deposit tax. The key takeaway is that liab...

January 12, 2026 1500 Views 2 comments Print


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SC to Review if Supplying Crane for Services Constitutes Transfer of ‘Right to Use’

Goods and Services Tax : Explore Supreme Court's scrutiny of whether supplying cranes for services like loading, unloading, lifting, and shifting qualifies...

May 21, 2024 1530 Views 0 comment Print

Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty, Other Dues through Settlement) Act, 2023

Goods and Services Tax : Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty, Other Dues through Settlement) Act, 2023 The Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, ...

October 17, 2023 3465 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme, 2023 for Goods and Services Tax Department

Goods and Services Tax : HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAHARASHTRA STATE BUDGET SPEECH DATED 9TH MARCH, 2023 BY HONOURABLE DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER (FINANCE) SHRI DEVENDR...

March 9, 2023 116157 Views 8 comments Print

No further extension of Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme 2022

Goods and Services Tax : office of the Jt. Commissioner of State Tax. (HQ-1) F-Wing, 7th floor, New bldg, GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai-400010. Tel No. 022 2...

September 13, 2022 26100 Views 3 comments Print

Rajasthan VAT- ITC Mismatch/Verification date extended to 31.03.2022

Goods and Services Tax : Rajasthan VAT  – ITC Mismatch/ Verification Date Extended to 31.03.2022 & In some cases requirement of Affidavit also R...

January 7, 2022 2478 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Examines VAT Levy on Natural Gas as State Claimed Sale Occurred in UP

Goods and Services Tax : Supreme Court considered whether sales of natural gas transported from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh constituted inter-State sal...

May 20, 2026 126 Views 0 comment Print

Department Cannot Enforce TNVAT Liability Arising from Its Own System Defect: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined whether purchase tax liability could be enforced when system defects prevented payment. The court held that soft...

April 24, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

VAT ITC Allowed Beyond Invoice Month Due to Practical Accounting Constraints: Karnataka HC

Income Tax : The Court held that input tax credit cannot be restricted to the month of invoice when business practices require later accounting...

April 16, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Set Aside ITC Denial Due to Failure to Examine Genuine Transactions

Income Tax : The Court held that input tax credit cannot be denied solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax without examining th...

April 14, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Dues Not Secured Debt Under IBC – VAT First Charge Claim Rejected as IBC Prevails Over VAT Law

Corporate Law : The tribunal ruled that state VAT provisions do not prevail over the Insolvency Code. Tax dues were rightly treated as operational...

April 10, 2026 555 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MP VAT Act: 2023-24 Assessments Deemed Complete for Petrol Pumps

Goods and Services Tax : Madhya Pradesh Government notifies deemed assessment for 2023-24 VAT cases for eligible petrol pumps, outlining conditions and app...

June 3, 2025 3012 Views 0 comment Print

Goa Finance Dept Clarifies Discount Recording Under Goa VAT

Goods and Services Tax : Goa Finance Dept issues circular clarifying proper discount treatment in tax invoices under GVAT Act, 2005, and outlines correct V...

April 24, 2025 609 Views 0 comment Print

MVAT Act 2025 Amendments: Key Changes & Tax Implications

Corporate Law : Maharashtra amends MVAT Act with retrospective effect from 2005, clarifying tax exemptions, deemed sales, and first charge provisi...

January 27, 2025 2664 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal Launches Official Website

Goods and Services Tax : Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal (MSTT) launches a website for case updates, hearings, and judgments, replacing physical cause lists...

January 24, 2025 2040 Views 0 comment Print

MVAT (Amendment) Rules, 2024 regarding rule 34A and Form-320

Finance : Maharashtra amends VAT Rules 2005 to introduce Rule 34A, mandating the publication of pending appeal cases on the common portal. D...

September 12, 2024 702 Views 0 comment Print


Turnover from works contract should be assessed as per rule 8(5) of TNVAT Rules, 2007

October 18, 2022 1569 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the proper method for assessing the turnover from works contract is as per Rule 8(5). Accordingly, it was directed to redone de novo applying the methodology set out under rule 8(5) of the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Rules, 2007.

Gujarat VAT Amnesty Scheme 2022

October 8, 2022 9240 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the Gujarat VAT Amnesty Scheme 2022 introduced by the Finance Department to settle pending appeals and dues under pre-GST indirect tax laws. Learn about exemptions, eligibility, and key considerations for businesses seeking relief from tax burdens. Read our summary for quick reference.

Lump sum payment under Maharashtra Settlement Act 2022

September 17, 2022 3885 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock insights into the payment of lump sum amounts under the Maharashtra Settlement of Arrears of Tax, Interest, and Penalty Act 2022. Understand the eligibility criteria, conditions, and the impact on return dues. Delve into the provisions of Section 8(1)(b) and Annexure A/B, exploring the nuances of outstanding arrears, statutory orders, and return dues. Gain clarity on Commissioner of State Tax’s directives and make informed decisions regarding the settlement of arrears in compliance with the Act.

Air transport service is not sale as there is no actual transfer or possession of Aircraft

September 17, 2022 825 Views 0 comment Print

Held that as there is no actual transfer of the possession of the aircraft in question to the user of the aircraft, rendering of the Air Transport Services by the Assessee will not tantamount to Sale as envisaged by Section 2(g)(iv) of the OST Act.

MVAT: Dealer cannot be treated as un-registered for technical issues on website

September 15, 2022 912 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC set aside the assessment orders under the Maharashtra VAT Act whereby a Developer was assessed as un-registered dealer for the periods from 2011-12 onwards

No further extension of Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme 2022

September 13, 2022 26100 Views 3 comments Print

office of the Jt. Commissioner of State Tax. (HQ-1) F-Wing, 7th floor, New bldg, GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai-400010. Tel No. 022 23760916/23760757 e-mail-jeshqlmumbai@gmail.com To, The President, The Goods and Services Tax Practitioners’ Association of Maharashtra, 8 & 9 Mazgaon Tower. 21 Mhatar Pakhadi Road, Mazgaon, Mumbai-400 010 No. DC (A&R)3/VAT/MMh-2022/Sub file-25/Adm-8/B-210 Mumbai, Date: 12-09-2022 Sub:- […]

Sales Tax Tribunal can accept C Forms during Appellate stage: Bombay HC

September 9, 2022 7017 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC held that appeal proceedings are extension of assessment and Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal’s Judgment accepting C Forms is upheld.

Rajasthan VAT Amnesty Scheme Extended till 31-10-2022

August 31, 2022 6231 Views 0 comment Print

Amnesty Scheme  under Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003 is extended from 31.08.2022 to 31.10.2022. GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN FINANCE DEPARTMENT (TAX DIVISION) NOTIFICATION Jaipur, dated August 31, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 51A and 51B of the Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (Act No. 4 of 2003), the State Government […]

Rajasthan VAT: ITC Mismatch/Verification Date Extended to 31.10.2022

August 30, 2022 2364 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan VAT: ITC Mismatch/ Verification Date Extended from earlier 31.08.2022 to 31.10.2022. GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN COMMERCIAL TAXES DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION Jaipur, dated August 30, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 18 of the Rajasthan Value Added Tax Act, 2003 (Act No.4 of 2003), read with sub-section (2) of section 174 […]

VAT Act cannot be amended after Introduction of GST Act, 2017

August 30, 2022 3018 Views 0 comment Print

Value Added Tax (VAT) Act Cannot Be Amended After  Introduction Of CGST Act, 2017  – State Tax Officer & Anr Vs. Baiju A.A (Kerala High Court)

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