Authorities have clarified that compulsory service charges violate consumer law, reaffirming that tips must be voluntary and cannot be added by default to bills.
Capital gains exemptions on property sales often lead to litigation due to Section 54 timelines and unclear date of transfer in transactions.
This explains how IDS refunds work under GST for MOOWR and DTA supplies. The key takeaway is that refunds are limited to input goods ITC under Rule 89(5).
The issue was whether transporters can claim ITC on bio-diesel. The ruling confirms ITC is allowed when GST is paid under forward charge.
This examines why fast-track GST approvals are sometimes followed by scrutiny. The takeaway is that auto-approval does not guarantee post-registration certainty.
Courts held that Section 16(2)(c) cannot be applied mechanically to deny ITC to honest buyers. ITC denial must be confined to fraudulent or collusive transactions.
The Court held that a buyer cannot be saddled with purchase tax merely because the seller failed to remit tax when the transaction was otherwise taxable at the seller’s end.
This explains the legal and strategic differences between ESOPs and Sweat Equity. The key takeaway is that ESOPs suit long-term retention, while Sweat Equity fits exceptional, one-time contributions.
The issue is whether unregistered sellers can operate on online marketplaces under GST. The key takeaway is that limited relaxations exist, but only under strict statutory conditions.
The amended Rule 12A replaces annual Director KYC filings with a triennial DIR-3 KYC Web requirement. The key takeaway is reduced routine compliance with stronger focus on verified and updated director data.
