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 …
In a landmark development, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed its stance on allowing Input Tax Credit (ITC) for commercial real estate developers on construction expenses for properties intended for lease. On May 20, 2025, a two-judge bench comprising …
Input Tax Credit (ITC) is the cornerstone of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. It ensures that taxes paid on inputs can be offset against tax liability on outputs, thereby avoiding tax cascading and encouraging transparency in the value …
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has held that Input Tax Credit (ITC) is not admissible on expenses incurred for the buyback of shares. This decision was delivered in the case of M/s. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers …
In a significant ruling that offers relief to many GST-registered businesses, the Madras High Court has held that the delayed filing of GSTR-3B returns cannot be grounds for denying Input Tax Credit (ITC), following the retrospective amendment to the Central …
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. …
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 …
Taxpayers can update the action taken on the Invoice Management System (IMS) (e.g., changing an invoice from “rejected” to “accepted” or vice versa) and recompute GSTR-2B anytime before filing GSTR-3B Starting October 2024, the GST Portal introduced the Invoice Management …
Top Common Mistakes to Avoid While Claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) Input Tax Credit (ITC) is key in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. Claiming ITC correctly helps businesses get the most tax benefits and stay in line with …
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 …
Notification No. 18 & 19 of 2024 (Central Tax) In a recent update, the Central Government, vide Notification 18/2024-CT, has taken a significant step by empowering the Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) to ensure …
Clarification on Time Limits for Input Tax Credit under RCM Supplies from Unregistered Persons- CBIC Circular 211/5/2024-GST Dated 26 June 2024 The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Circular 211/5/2024-GST to provide clarity regarding the time …
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 …
Court’s ruling emphasized that when a registered person asserts their eligibility for ITC claim with reference to GSTR-2A and GSTR-9 returns, the assessing officer must thoroughly examine the validity of the claim Legality of Assessing ITC Claim Solely based on …
ITC Should Not be Denied Merely Because of Difference Between GSTR-2A and GSTR-3B: Kerala High Court Order for Raju Joseph In a recent development, the Kerala High Court has issued a directive instructing the Assessing Authority to revisit the denial …
In a recent ruling dated September 12, 2023, the Kerala High Court ordered that the denial of ITC to a buyer solely based on missing entries in GSTR-2A of seller is not justifiable. The court emphasized that the GSTR-2A form …