Madras High Court Ruling: Renting of Hostels for Girl Students and Working Women Exempt from GST

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The High Court emphasized that these hostels fall under the category of “exclusively residential purpose,” as per a 2017 notification of the central government. In a recent ruling by the Madras High Court, hostels renting rooms exclusively to girl students …

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Mutual Funds Facing GST Notices for Exit Load; Anticipated Tax Recovery Exceeds 150 Crore

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Exit load is a fee levied by Mutual Fund firms when investors redeem or sell their units before the lock-in period expires. In a recent development, the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) has issued show-cause notices …

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Deputy Commissioner of GST Arrested and Sent to Jail for Accepting ₹2 Lakh Bribe from a Commercial Tax Officer

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This demand of Bribe was made by the Deputy Commissioner in exchange for refunding GST worth ₹20 lakh belonging to the firm “ARDEM Data Services Private Limited In a recent development, a vigilance team in Uttar Pradesh made a significant …

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Orissa High Court Stay on ITC Denial for Supplier’s Non-Payment: Section 16(2)(c) of GST Challenged

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Discover the latest from the Orissa High Court’s stay on demands related to Input Tax Credit (ITC) under GST laws. M/s. OSL Securities Limited challenged the constitutionality of Section 16(2)(c) of the OGST/CGST Act. In a recent development, the Orissa …

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Kerala High Court Grants GST Exemption for Import of Medicine to Treat Rare Disease

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Circular of MoF in 2014 Allows ad hoc Exemption of GST on Imported Goods, to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, specifically for GST payable on imported medicines aimed at treating individuals grappling with life-threatening illnesses In a recent development, …

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Attention: Deadline to opt for GST Composition Scheme for FY 2024-25 is 31 March 2024

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Last Date to Opt Composition Scheme for FY 2024-25 is 31 March 2024 The GST Composition Scheme offers a simplified tax structure for eligible taxpayers with a turnover within specified thresholds. Existing GST taxpayers can apply to avail this scheme …

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CBIC Directs DGGI Officials to Adopt Bottom-Up Approach in GST Investigations, Avoiding Immediate Summons for CEOs/ Directors

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Directs DGGI Officials to Adopt Bottom-Up Approach in GST Investigations of MNCs, Avoiding Immediate Summons for CEOs/CFOs/Directors CBIC Directive to DGGI Officials: The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs (CBIC) …

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IIT-Hyderabad to Support Telangana CTO in the Investigation into GST Scam

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IIT-Hyderabad has affirmed its commitment to extending all possible support to the Commercial Taxes officials throughout the investigation process IIT-Hyderabad Support in GST Scam: The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) has announced its commitment to assisting Telangana Commercial Taxes …

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GSTN Advisory 626: Integration of E-Waybill System with New IRP Portals

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GSTN Advisory 626: Successful Integration of e-Way Bill System with 4 Newly Introduced IRPs Empowering Taxpayers to Generate E-Way Bills alongside E-Invoicing In a recent update, the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has introduced a significant enhancement through Advisory …

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Inter-ministerial Committee Recommends Rationalising GST Compensation Cess on Coal for Import Substitution Strategy

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The committee noted that a ₹100 per tonne increase in coal price leads to a rise in power costs by around ₹0.06 per unit. Thus, the GST compensation cess alone increases the price by approximately ₹0.24 per unit. An Inter-ministerial …

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Meerut CGST Commissionerate Disrupts Syndicate Claiming ITC of Over Rs 1000 Crore Fraudulently Through a Network of 232 Fake Firms, 3 Arrested

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According to a press release of the Ministry of Finance on 7 March 2024, the Meerut CGST Commissionerate busts a syndicate that fraudulently claimed Input Tax Credit (ITC) of more than Rs. 1,000 crore through a network of 232 fake …

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Highlights of first-ever National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs held on 4 March 2024 at New Delhi

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GST evasion typologies, collaborative efforts, and leveraging technology for early detection of potential evaders were the Key topics discussed in the Conference. The first-ever National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs of State and Central GST Formations took place in New Delhi …

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Son of Senior TDP Leader Arrested for Alleged Cheating and GST Evasion

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P. Sarath, son of a senior TDP Leader arrested by the Machavaram Police under the Vijayawada Police Commissionerate on February 29. The police allege that Sarath, as the former director of Avexa, defrauded the state government of crores of rupees. …

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