Is issue of GST scrutiny notice compulsory before SCN?

2 years ago

Upon fulfilment of two conditions: (i) selection of returns for scrutiny; and (ii) the discovery of discrepancies on such scrutiny;…

Excess stock found during inspection – Course of further proceedings under GST law?

2 years ago

U/s.35(6), if the registered person fails to account for the goods / services, the proper officer shall determine the tax…

Can lack of hearing opportunity be alleged without replying to SCN?

2 years ago

Facts Petitioner failed to reply to the notice u/s.61 of the CGST Act, 2017 as well as show cause notice…

Is late fee leviable on GSTR-9C?

2 years ago

Order of the High Court of Kerala [dated 01.07.2024, in Raju Sreedharan v. Superintendent, Central Tax & Central Excise, from…

Which prevails for time limit to apply for GST refund – Notification 13/2022-CT (or) suo-motu extension granted by SC?

2 years ago

Order of the High Court of Karnataka [dated 13.01.2023 , in Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited v. Union of India,…

Arrest for offences under GST law prior to conviction

2 years ago

Power to arrest, prior to conviction, is specified under Section 69 and can be exercised only by the Commissioner if…

Penalty quantum for E-Way Bill violation

2 years ago

Section 129 does not require existence of mens rea to impose penalty. This has been watered-down, to an extent, with…

Burden of proof for double movement on the same E Way Bill

2 years ago

Even if the dealer does not cancel the e-way bill within 24 hours of its generation, it would remain a…

Can retrospective cancellation of GST registration be mechanical?

2 years ago

Registration cannot be cancelled with retrospective date covering the period when the returns were filed and the taxpayer was compliant.…

Fate of unsigned GST orders

2 years ago

Omission to sign the order cannot be covered under the safeguards of "any mistake, defect or omission" under Section 160…

Can cross-examination be refused for ITC denial on purchases from cancelled dealers?

2 years ago

Where ITC is denied on purchases from cancelled dealers, the taxable person should seek cross-examination of witnesses or authors of…

GST circular clarifying taxability of corporate guarantee stayed by P&H HC

2 years ago

CBIC clarification on taxability of corporate guarantee is stayed upon allegation that it forecloses discretion or judgment that may be…

Time limit for GST appeal

2 years ago

Before the First Appellate Authority Any aggrieved person (viz., taxable person) can appeal within 3 months from the date of…

No mens rea, no penalty for E-Way Bill violation: Calcutta HC

2 years ago

Penalty cannot be imposed under Section 129 of CGST Act if there is no intention to evade tax.

Reverse charge mechanism & ITC denial to supplier – neither arbitrary nor discriminatory: Delhi HC

2 years ago

Imposing reverse charge mechanism to collect tax on some services cannot be challenged under Article 14. Also, ITC is available…

50% penalty levied for E-Way Bill violation without intent to evade taxes: SC

2 years ago

Appellant cannot shirk responsibility of generating fresh E Way Bill if consignment is delayed. But, the Supreme Court held that…

Consequence of submitting to jurisdiction – Valuable lesson for GST Taxpayers

4 years ago

If a person has submitted to the jurisdiction of the authority, he cannot challenge the proceedings on the lack of…

GST Exemption on Educational Institutions

4 years ago

Sl. Nos. 22(c) and 66 in the Table under Notification No.12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated June 28, 2017 (as amended) exempts…

Interpretation of Exemption Entry

4 years ago

OBSERVATION OF THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT The Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat observed[1] that an exemption entry should be…

GST ITC on goods/services procured for sales promotion

5 years ago

Assessee is a manufacturer of ghee and other food products. It procured certain goods / services (like televisions, air-coolers, gold…

Evidence not necessary to prove technical glitch in GST TRAN-1 filing

5 years ago

The Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad observed that there was no necessity under either the GST Act or the Rules…

Inverted Rate GST ITC Refund Allowed on Traded Goods

5 years ago

The Gauhati High Court observed existence of a conflict between Section 54(3) of CGST Act and Circular No.135/05/2020-GST. Consequently, it…

GST | When should a Writ Petition be Filed before the Jurisdictional High Court?

5 years ago

A writ petition can be entertained under exceptional circumstances like: (i) breach of fundamental rights; (ii) violation of principles of…

ITC on Mandatory Canteen Facility Provided to Employees

5 years ago

Even if it is obligatory (under law) for the employer to provide canteen facility to its employees, ITC cannot be…

GST Registration Cannot be in Suspended State Indefinitely

5 years ago

How can the cancellation proceedings be concluded if the registered person belatedly replies to the show-cause notice? What if the…