Orissa High Court Upholds Fresh GSTAT Selection Process by Reconstituted Committee

The Orissa High Court has upheld the authority of the reconstituted search-cum-selection committee to restart the selection process for the post of Judicial Member in the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in Odisha. The court dismissed a legal …

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes GST Penalty Under Section 129 — Mens Rea Essential for Levy; Orders Release of Bank Guarantee

In a significant relief for taxpayers, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a tax-cum-penalty demand imposed under Section 129 of the CGST Act, citing that intent to evade tax (mens rea) is mandatory for such penalties to sustain. The Court …

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Madras High Court Rules: Email-Only Notice Not Valid Service, Tax Order Set Aside

In a significant judgment, the Madras High Court has ruled that issuing notices solely through email does not constitute valid service, especially when it denies an opportunity for the recipient to respond. The order comes as a major relief to Roop Rajat Exports, …

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Madras High Court: Reminder Notice Mandatory Before Passing Ex-Parte GST Order Under Section 169

In a significant judgment safeguarding taxpayer rights, the Madras High Court has ruled that tax authorities must issue at least one reminder notice via Registered Post Acknowledgement Due (RPAD) or other valid modes specified under Section 169 of the GST Act, before …

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CBIC Clarifies Appeal and Review Process for GST Orders by Common Adjudicating Authorities

In a significant development for India’s GST framework, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued clear guidelines on the appeal, review, and revision process for Orders-in-Original (O-I-Os) passed by Common Adjudicating Authorities (CAAs) in cases investigated by the Directorate General of GST …

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Delhi: Advocate, Associate Arrested for Running Fake GST Firms and Issuing Bogus Bills

Advocate, Associate Arrested for Running Fake GST Firms and Issuing Bogus Bills New Delhi, June 2025: In a major crackdown on GST fraud, the Delhi Police have arrested two individuals, including an advocate, for allegedly operating a racket of fake GST-registered …

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Supreme Court Stays Coercive Recovery in GST Case Until Multiple SCNs Are Resolved

In a major relief to taxpayers, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has upheld a High Court order that stayed coercive recovery proceedings under GST law, pending adjudication of multiple overlapping Show Cause Notices (SCNs). The top court refused to interfere with …

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No Relief for Patanjali: Allahabad High Court Upholds ₹273.5 Crore GST Penalty

In a significant ruling on May 29, 2025, the Allahabad High Court dismissed Patanjali Ayurved’s plea challenging a ₹273.5 crore penalty under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act. The judgment delivers a strong message on tax compliance and the …

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ITR Filing for AY 2025–26: Why Reconciling GST and Income Tax Data is Now More Crucial Than Ever

As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 kicks off, tax experts are urging taxpayers—especially businesses and professionals—to pay close attention to the reconciliation of their Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns with income tax …

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GST Applicable on Corpus, Sinking, and Capital Fund Collections by RWAs: Tamil Nadu AAR Ruling

The Tamil Nadu Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), in a significant decision in Case No. TN/16/ARA/2025 dated 07.05.2025, has held that Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on collections towards corpus fund, sinking fund, or capital contributions made by Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) for future services such …

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Madras High Court Directs GST Department to Consider Representation for Unblocking ITC Blocked Under Rule 86A

In a significant development for GST-registered businesses, the Madras High Court has directed the GST authorities to consider a representation filed by M/s A. J. Power Center seeking the unblocking of its Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL). The ledger had been blocked under Rule 86A …

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Tax Demand Against Grasim Industries, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Cost on Tax Department

In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has quashed a tax demand issued against Grasim Industries Ltd., citing lack of due diligence and improper application of mind by the income tax department. The judgment came in the matter titled Grasim Industries …

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NBFCs, Banks Agree on 18% GST for Co-Lending Charges as RBI Pushes Model Expansion

In a major development for the financial sector, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks have reached a consensus to levy 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on service charges arising from co-lending arrangements. This GST will likely apply to 0.5%–1% of the total …

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Chhattisgarh High Court: Writ Petition Not Maintainable Under CGST Act When Alternative Remedy Exists, Except in Exceptional Circumstances

In a significant judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has reaffirmed that writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution should not be entertained when there is an effective alternative statutory remedy available under the CGST Act, unless extraordinary circumstances are clearly established. The ruling came in the …

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Allahabad High Court Emphasizes Need for Reasoned GST Orders, Even if Taxpayer Fails to Respond to SCN

In a significant ruling reinforcing the principles of natural justice under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the Allahabad High Court has held that GST authorities must issue a well-reasoned and self-contained final order, even if the taxpayer fails …

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Finance Minister Meets India Inc to Discuss GST 2.0 Reforms: Push for Simplified Tax Structure Gains Momentum

In a significant move towards tax reform, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to meet representatives from India Inc on May 27 to deliberate on the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms. The high-level meeting aims to accelerate efforts to streamline the Goods and Services Tax …

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Solapur-Based Lawyer Arrested in Rs. 100 Crore Fake GST Invoice Scam: Major Crackdown by DGGI

Solapur, Maharashtra (India): In a significant breakthrough in the fight against GST fraud, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has arrested a Solapur-based lawyer, Sajid Ahmed Sheikh, for orchestrating a large-scale fake GST invoice scam worth over Rs. 100 crore. This high-profile case has …

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World Bank: General Sales Tax a Major Driver of Rising Poverty in Pakistan

A recent World Bank study has revealed that Pakistan’s General Sales Tax (GST) is the largest marginal contributor to the country’s increasing poverty levels. The report, titled “The Effects of Taxes and Transfers on Inequality and Poverty in Pakistan”, underscores how …

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Street Food Vendors and Informal Businesses to Come Under GST: Government Launches Nationwide Drive

In a major move toward formalizing India’s vast informal economy, the Government of India has launched a nationwide campaign to bring street food vendors, local shops, and other small-scale businesses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Government Pushes …

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GST Council Meeting Likely Soon: Focus on Rate Rationalisation and Compensation Cess

The upcoming GST Council meeting, expected to take place in New Delhi, is set to address significant issues such as GST rate rationalisation and the future of the compensation cess, according to top government sources. The meeting, anticipated in the coming weeks, is …

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