Allahabad High Court: Payment, GST Invoice, E-Way Bill Insufficient to Prove Physical Movement of Goods – Penalty U/S.74 Upheld

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The court emphasizing that taxpayers must present comprehensive evidence, including details of the selling dealer, freight payments, and vehicle information, to prove the physical movement of goods and the genuineness of the transaction. In a landmark ruling in case of …

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Legality of Imposing Personal Penalties on Company Executives: Needs Clarity on Roles & Responsibilities of Exe in Tax Matters

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If no personal gain is proven, such penalties could face constitutional challenges in appellate forums or high courts. Personal Penalties on Executives: The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has recently issued thousands of notices to various …

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The 2nd National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs of GST Formations Held in New Delhi to Identify Fake Registrations

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The conference focused on sector-specific enforcement challenges, emerging evasion tactics, and innovative strategies to strengthen enforcement efforts. The second edition of the National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs from State and Central GST Formations took place in New Delhi on August …

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Odisha: Assistant Commissioner of CT & GST Arrested by Vigilance for Bribery & Tax Evasion of Rs. 5.85 Lakh

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The incident dates back to May 7, when Tripathy intercepted a vehicle in Jajpur Road, Odisha, carrying 22,240 kg of MS scrap worth Rs. 8,89,600 at Ravana in Jajpur. In a significant development, Vigilance officials arrested Binay Bhusan Tripathy, Assistant …

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CBIC Issues Guidelines for Streamlining GST Audits and Bringing Uniformity in Tax Assessments

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The recent guideline emphasizes that, during the audit process, if a Principal Commissioner of CGST Audit encounters scenarios where taxpayers have followed prevalent trade practices based on specific interpretations of GST laws, which could lead to multiple understandings and potential …

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IIT-Delhi Faces ₹120 Crore GST Demand on Research Funds: A Setback for Indian Education

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IIT-D has been given a 30-day window to respond to the notice, explaining why the demanded amount and associated penalties should not be collected. The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-D) has received a show-cause notice from the Directorate General of …

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CBIC Instruction: Guidelines for 2nd All-India Drive against Fake GST Registrations

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CBIC Instruction Dated 12 August 2024: Guidelines for 2nd All-India Drive against Fake GST Registrations The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has issued new guidelines in preparation for the second All-India drive against fake GST registrations, as …

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Odisha MFD Association Appeals to GST Commissioner for Penalty Relief

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The MFD association explained that many MFDs, believing they were receiving net commissions, did not secure a GST registration number post-2017. The Odisha MFD Association (Mutual Fund Distributors Association) has approached the GST Commissioner in Bhubaneswar, seeking leniency on penalties …

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Gauhati High Court Ruling: State GST Department Can’t Take Benefit of Notification Which Is Ultra Vires CGST Act, 2017

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Gauhati High Court Ruling in case of Shree Shyam Steel vs Government of India The Gauhati High Court has ruled in the case of Shree Shyam Steel Vs UOI [WP(C)/ 3838/2024] that the State GST Authorities cannot benefit from Notification …

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Fake ITC Cases involving Rs. 36,374 Crore Detected by CBIC in FY 2023-24

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CBIC uncovered fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting to Rs. 36,374 crore, involving 9,190 cases in the FY 2023-24. The Central Tax formations under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) uncovered fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) amounting …

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GST Relief in Budget 2024: Interest & Penalty Waiver for Genuine Taxpayers from FY 2017-18 to 2019-20

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The waiver applies to GST notices issued under Section 73, which pertains to non-fraudulent cases. Budget 2024 has introduced significant relief measures in shape of waiver of interest and penalty for individuals and companies registered under the Goods and Services …

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Amendment of GSTR-1: New GSTR-1A Form Available from August 2024 for Amendments in GSTR-1

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FORM GSTR-1A for GSTR-1 Amendment will be available every month from the due date or actual filing date of FORM GSTR-1, whichever is later, until the actual filing of the corresponding FORM GSTR-3B. GSTR-1 Amendment: The Government has introduced FORM …

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GST Council Approves Refund for Additional IGST Due to Price Increase After Exports: GSTN Advisory 503

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Refund of additional IGST paid on account of upward revision in prices of goods subsequent to exports Refund of Additional IGST paid due to price hike after exports: The GST Council has approved the processing of refund applications for additional …

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Clarification on Taxability of Corporate Guarantees between Related Persons: Circular No. 225/19/2024-GST

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Clarification on Taxability & Valuation of Corporate Guarantee between Related Parties To clarify the taxability and valuation of corporate guarantee provided between related entities, the GST Council has made significant updates. These updates include the insertion of sub-rule (2) in …

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