Karnataka High Court Rejects Ex-Parte Order Due to GST Department’s failure to Notify Personal Hearing Dates via email, Despite a Clear Request

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Acknowledging the breach of natural justice, the Karnataka High Court set aside the impugned ex-parte order. The court directed the respondent to reconduct the appeal hearing. In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has set aside an ex-parte order …

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GST Waiver Scheme Under Section 128A for FY 2017-18 to 2019-20: How to Avail Relief on Interest & Penalties

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GSTN Advisory on Waiver of Interest & Penalty in Demand Notices or Orders for the Financial Year 2017-18 to 2019-20. To reduce tax disputes and provide significant relief to taxpayers, the GST Council, in its 53rd meeting on June 22, …

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Suspension of GST Registration Directly Without Initiating Civil or Criminal Proceedings Violates Fundamental Right to Trade: Madras High Court

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In its ruling, the court set aside the impugned suspension order, directing the GST department to review the petitioner’s reply and issue a decision in accordance with the law. The court stressed that any further actions must align with legal …

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New Form DRC-03A Introduced in GST Portal to Adjust Demand Amounts Wrongly Paid through DRC-3: GSTN Advisory 544

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Only payments made through Form DRC-03 under the “Voluntary” or “Others” categories are eligible for adjustment using Form DRC-03A. The GST Portal has introduced Form DRC-03A to help taxpayers adjust demand amounts that were mistakenly paid through DRC-03 instead of …

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5% GST Rate Applicable for Fly Ash Bricks with Less Than 90% Fly Ash Content: Gujarat HC Ruling

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The issue had been clarified in CBIC Circular No. 179/11/2022-GST, dated August 3, 2022. This circular clarified that the 90% fly ash content requirement applies only to aggregates, not to Fly Ash Bricks or Blocks. On September 25, the Gujarat …

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Delhi High Court Quashes GST Show Cause Notices for Metal One Corporation, Sony India, and Others Over Seconded Employees

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Delhi High Court Ruling in case of Metal One Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. & Sony India Private Limited vs. UOI, W.P.(C) 14945/2023, decided on 22-10-2024] The Delhi High Court has recently scrutinized the legitimacy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) …

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GSTN Advisory 540: Restriction in Filing GST Returns Beyond Three Years

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This update specifically affects filings of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-4, GSTR-5, GSTR-5A, GSTR-6, GSTR-7, GSTR-8, and GSTR-9. In accordance with the Finance Act, 2023, dated March 31, 2023, new restrictions on GST return filing have been implemented from October 1, 2023, …

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New GST Rule for Airlines to Share Passenger Data Twice: 1st within 24 Hours of Departure & Again at Wheels-off Time

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Previously, airlines had the flexibility to submit this information either 24 hours before departure or at wheels-off time. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently updated regulations for passenger data submission by airlines, enforcing stricter compliance …

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GST Panel Proposes Increase in Affordable Housing Price Limit to ₹56 Lakh Nationwide

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A government panel on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the real estate sector is preparing an interim report that may significantly influence affordable housing across India. The Group of Ministers (GoM) is recommending an increase in the affordable housing …

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GST Pre-Deposit Can Be Paid from the Electronic Credit Ledger for Appeals, Rules Patna High Court

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The high court instructed the Appellate Authority to review the appeal on its merits, considering the pre-deposit made from the Electronic Credit Ledger as adequate. Pre-Deposit for GST Appeals using ECL: The Patna High Court recently issued a significant ruling …

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Delhi High Court: Authorities must provide clear references to the provisions of the law that have been violated

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Delhi High Court Ruling in case of Amir Malik vs. Commissioner of GST [W.P.(C) 13706/2024] In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court cancelled a show cause notice (SCN) and the subsequent order for the cancellation of GST registration in …

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Additional FAQs on Invoice Management System (IMS) : GSTN Advisory 536 Dated 17.10.24

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The first GSTR-2B report reflecting the actions performed within IMS will be available for the October 2024 return period on 14th November 2024. The Invoice Management System (IMS) is now accessible to taxpayers, offering a streamlined way to reconcile their …

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Clarification Regarding the Scope of “as is/as is, where is basis” Mentioned in the GST Circulars: Circular 236/30/2024-GST

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In the context of GST, the phrase “regularized on an as is, where is basis” means that tax payments made at a lower rate, or exemptions claimed by taxpayers, will be accepted. Additionally, no refund will be provided if the …

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GST Circular 235/29/2024: Clarification Regarding GST Rates & Classification of certain Goods

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This Clarification regarding GST rates & classification (goods) is based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 54th meeting held on 9th September, 2024, at New Delhi. Clarification regarding GST Rates & Classification of certain Goods: Based on …

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CBIC Notification 22/2024-Central Tax: Special Procedure for Rectification of order Issued u/s.73/74/107/108 of CGST Act 2017

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As per the Notification, the Taxpayers against whom an order under sections 73, 74, 107, or 108 of the CGST Act has been passed, confirming the demand for wrong ITC availment in contravention of section 16(4), are eligible to apply …

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