ITC Not Available for Construction of Tailing Dam as It’s Not a Core Business Activity – AAR Rajasthan Ruling

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The Rajasthan Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has ruled that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not available for goods and services used in the construction of a Tailing Dam as it is not considered part of the core business activity. …

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Writ Against Intimation of Tax Ascertainment Under Section 73(5) is Premature Without SCN: Karnataka High Court

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The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that a writ petition challenging an intimation of tax ascertainment under Section 73(5) of the CGST/KGST Act, 2017, is premature if no Show Cause Notice (SCN) under Section 73(1) has been issued. The court …

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Making Delay in Declaration of Outward Supplies in GST Return? Dept Started Issuing Interest Recovery Notice

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Interest is payable even if sufficient Input Tax Credit (ITC) was available at the time of supply. The relief under the Proviso to Section 50(1) applies only when outward supplies are declared within the same tax period. The Goods and …

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Gujarat High Court Upholds Patanjali Foods’ ₹1.7 Crore GST ITC Refund, Rejects Revenue Recovery Attempt

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The Gujarat High Court struck down Paragraph 2(2) of Circular No. 181/13/2022-GST, declaring it ultra vires Section 54 of the GST Act and inapplicable retrospectively. The Gujarat High Court has ruled in favor of Patanjali Foods Ltd., affirming its right …

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Telangana High Court: Digital Signature Mandatory for Valid Show Cause Notices Under GST

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The Court held that statutory rules supplement the Act rather than contradicting it. Since Form DRC-01 and DRC-07 include a designated section for the signature of the proper officer, the requirement becomes statutory. The Telangana High Court has ruled that …

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Supreme Court Ruling: BNSS/CrPC Provisions on Rights of Arrested Persons Applicable to GST & Customs Acts

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This Supreme Court ruling strengthens legal protections for individuals facing arrest under the GST and Customs Acts. By extending CrPC safeguards to these laws, the Court ensures that tax enforcement authorities follow due process and refrain from arbitrary arrests. The …

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on GST SCN Adjudication Extension Under Section 168A Amid Conflicting HC Rulings

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A Supreme Court Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan took note of the conflicting High Court rulings, emphasizing the need for a thorough legal examination. The Supreme Court of India has reserved its judgment on the contentious …

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Madras High Court: Appeal Can Be Condoned Beyond the Condonable Period in Special Circumstances, if Pre-Deposit Rule is Complied

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This ruling of High court serves as an important precedent, reinforcing that procedural delays should not automatically result in the dismissal of appeals, particularly when statutory requirements are met. The Madras High Court has ruled that an appeal cannot be …

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Madras High Court Upholds Right to Tax Refund for Excess GST Paid During Goods Detention

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This ruling of Madras High Court provides clarity on GST compliance and refund eligibility for businesses dealing with goods detention under Section 129. The Madras High Court, in the case of Chetna Steel Tubes Private Limited v. Goods and Service …

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Kerala High Court Rules: GST & Income Tax Departments Cannot Retain Seized Cash Before Proceedings Finalization

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As per the court’s verdict, the initial seizure of cash by the GST department was unauthorized and illegal. The continued retention of the cash by the GST department and its handover to the Income Tax Department did not legitimize the …

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Understanding Section 62 of the CGST Act, 2017: Assessment of Non-Filers of GST Returns

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Cases related to best judgment assessments under Section 62, emphasizing procedural fairness and legislative amendments. Section 62 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, governs the assessment of taxpayers who fail to file their GST returns. When …

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Allahabad High Court: GSTN Absence in Supplier’s Certificate Not a Valid Reason to Deny ITC

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The case was remanded by court to the original authority for fresh adjudication, with instructions to consider all submitted documents and provide a reasoned decision within three months. In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has held that the …

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GST Registration Cannot Be Denied Based on State of Origin: Andhra Pradesh High Court

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This judgment sets a crucial precedent, ensuring that businesses across India are not unfairly restricted from obtaining GST registration in different states. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that authorities cannot refuse GST registration solely because the applicant belongs …

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Madras High Court: Opportunity of Final Hearing under GST Granted on Payment of 10% Disputed Tax

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This ruling of Madras High Court underscores the importance of natural justice in GST assessments and provides taxpayers an opportunity for fair representation. In a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has granted a final hearing in the case of …

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