Input Tax Credit on Purchase of Car for Rent-a-Cab Service – Marred by Conflicting Advance Rulings

6 years ago

Rent-a-cab (RAC) operators typically either purchase or take cabs on rent for providing the outward taxable supply of RAC service.…

Exempt, Nil-Rated, Zero-Rated, Non-GST & Non-Supplies: Understanding the Differences

6 years ago

[Article published in the Salem Branch of SIRC of ICAI e-Newsletter, April 2019; Penned by CA. Srinivasan V and reviewed…

Order Extending Time for ITC Claim & Rectification of Errors in GSTR-1: Points to Ponder

6 years ago

Rectification of error / omission in GSTR-1 for the period July 2017 to March 2018 As per Section 37 of…

Time of Supply in case of Change in GST Rate

6 years ago

Introduction The GST rates for certain goods have been amended with effect from 01-Jan-2019. When supply of goods / services…

Machinery fastened to earth – Movable or Immovable Property from CENVAT / ITC Perspective?

6 years ago

Machinery is usually fastened to earth in factories. Whether it warrants classification as immovable property has always been a bone…

Is levy of GST Compensation Cess Constitutional?

7 years ago

In Re: Mohit Mineral Pvt. Ltd. - Judgment dated Oct.3, 2018 - Supreme Court Issues: Is the Parliament competent to…

GST | Is supply & erection of solar power system a composite supply?

7 years ago

In re: FERMI SOLAR FARMS Pvt. Ltd. - Ruling dated Sep.04, 2018 - Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (Maharashtra) Background:…

Is Imposition of Time to Avail GST Transitional Credit under Section 140(3) CGST Act unjust?

7 years ago

In Re: FILCO TRADE CENTRE (P) LTD. VS. UNION OF INDIA - Judgment dated Sep.05, 2018 - High Court of…

GST | Should levy of liquidated damages be a taxable supply of services?

7 years ago

In re: Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Limited- Ruling dated September 11, 2018 - Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (Maharashtra)…

Coal Importers boxed by amendment barring credit of Clean Energy Cess on transitional stock

7 years ago

Pre-GST regime With effect from July 01, 2010, Clean Energy Cess (renamed subsequently as Clean Environment Cess / "CEC") was…

GST | Facilitating Student Enrolment to Foreign University – Taxable or Zero-Rated?

7 years ago

In re: Global Reach Education Services Private Limited - Ruling dated March 21, 2018 - Authority for Advance Rulings (West…

Service Tax on Director Remuneration – Applicability & Planning

8 years ago

[Published in Service Tax Review (a weekly journal on GST & Service Tax) - Vol.51 Part 3 dated May 18, 2017]…

Service Tax on Import Sea Freight: Amendments Overdone

8 years ago

The service of transportation of goods by a vessel from outside India to a customs station of clearance in India…

Service Tax – Important Case Laws

8 years ago

Fitness One Group India Ltd. v. Cus., C.Ex. & S.T. Sett. Comm., ChennaiBackground - Petitioner was aggrieved with a part of…