Andhra Pradesh Advance Ruling Authority rules that the value declared in the invoice is the deemed open market value for supplies to a related person eligible for full Input Tax Credit (ITC).
The GST AAR ruled that the export of pre-packaged and labeled frozen shrimp in quantities up to 25 kg is subject to GST at 5%. The ruling confirmed that the amended pre-packaged and labelled definition applies equally to export and domestic supplies.
The Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR), Andhra Pradesh, has held that the export of pre-packaged and labelled processed frozen shrimps (HSN 0306) in individual packages up to 25 kgs is subject to GST. This decision is based on the classification as ‘pre-packaged and labelled’ under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, following a 2022 GST notification amendment.
AP AAR ruled that the pre-packed Talimpu Dinusulu is a mixed supply and must be classi-fied under the ingredient attracting the highest GST rate.
SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor’s report. Ruling held that once a genuine loss is proven, the exact cause of fire is irrelevant, and surveyors cannot ignore documented evidence of stock loss. The key takeaway is that insurance policy terms like FFF (Furniture, Fixtures, and Fittings) must be interpreted broadly in favor of insured.
The Andhra Pradesh AAR ruled that exports of pre-packaged and labelled frozen shrimps up to 25 kg are taxable at 5% GST under Notification No. 06/2022–CT (Rate).
Authority for Advance Ruling (AP) rejected a taxpayer’s plea on GST levy for export of pre-packaged rice up to 25 kg, observing that same issue was already being examined for previous tax periods. The order reinforces limits on AAR jurisdiction where proceedings are pending.
Andhra Pradesh Advance Ruling Authority holds that export of processed frozen shrimp (HSN 0306) in pre-packaged and labelled containers up to 25 kg attracts GST liability at 5%.
Authority held that consultancy services like planning and estimation qualify for GST exemption only when related to Panchayat or Municipality functions under Articles 243G and 243W.
A reassessment order was challenged because the Section 148 notice was issued in the name of the assessee who had died a year earlier. The ITAT ruled that a notice issued to a deceased or non-existent person is non est in law, deeming the assumption of jurisdiction and the entire reassessment process void ab initio.
