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Madras HC's Order In The Case of Tvl.KRM Construction vs. The Assistant Commissioner

GST Returns Default Due to Accountant’s Failure: Madurai Bench Orders GSTN Relief

The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench has directed the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) to consider technical measures to enable a taxpayer to file pending returns, following a default caused by the accountant’s failure to file GST returns for six months. In the case of Tvl. KRM Construction contested the cancellation of its GST […]

CAG Calls for Increased CBIC Staffing to Close GST Audit Backlogs

CAG Reports Major Staffing Gaps in CBIC Audits, 38% Posts Vacant

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) recently reported that the CBIC is struggling with a significant shortage of staff for its auditing teams. As of July 1, 2024, nearly 38% of the positions are unfilled. This lack of personnel is causing delays and gaps in the audits that the CBIC plans to conduct. The crucial […]

Karnataka HC's Order in The Case of IDP Education India Pvt Ltd vs. The Union Of India

Karnataka HC: Education Services Fall Outside the ‘Intermediary’ Definition; GST Refund Allowed

The Karnataka High Court has annulled a Goods and Services Tax (GST) appellate order issued against an education services company, directing the tax authorities to process a refund exceeding Rs 3.91 crore, which includes applicable interest. The court determined that the services provided by the company do not qualify as those of an “intermediary” under […]

Calcutta HC's Order in The Case of Puspa Furniture Ltd. & Anr. vs Union of India & Ors.

Calcutta HC: GST Officers Cannot Seize Cash Under Section 67, Orders Release of ₹24 Lakh

The Calcutta High Court ruled that tax officers do not have the power under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act to seal or take away cash. As a result, the court ordered that Rs. 24 lakhs should be released immediately. Tax authorities are granted authority under Section 67 of the Central Goods and Services […]

Lok Sabha: GST on Garments Above ₹2,500 Hiked to 18%, Up to ₹2,500 at 5%

Govt Tells Lok Sabha: GST on Expensive Garments Raised, Affordable Apparel Gets Relief

On readymade garments and clothing accessories priced exceeding Rs 2,500 per piece, the Central Government, following recommendations of the 56th GST Council meeting, has increased the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate to 18% from 12%. W.e.f September 22, 2025, the revised rates shall come into force, the Ministry of Finance informed the Lok Sabha. […]

Kerala HC's Order in The Case of Pazhassi Motors vs. State of Kerala

Kerala HC: ITC Claim Valid if GST Returns Are Filed on Time; Limitation U/S 16(4) Not Applicable

The Kerala High Court has made an important ruling regarding the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act of 2017. It was determined that Section 16(5) serves as a non-obstante provision, which means it can override the time limits stipulated in Section 16(4). The Court emphasised that as long as taxpayers file their returns by […]

Gujarat HC's Order In The Case of M/s. Akash Agro Industries Limited Versus State of Gujarat & Ors.

Gujarat HC: Circulars Can’t Apply Prospective GST Notifications Retrospectively

The applicant has sent refund requests under section 54 of the Gujarat GST Act, 2017, for several tax periods from August 2018 to January 2019. These refund requests were made within the allowed time limit set by section 54, which was extended by notifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Adjudicating authority rejected the refund applications […]

Karnataka HC's Order in the Case of Murigeppa Kashappa Nara vs. Government of India

Revenue Can’t Retain Wrongly Deducted TDS; Karnataka HC Grants Relief to 60-Year-Old Farmer

The Karnataka High Court has condoned the delay concerning a 60‑year‑old farmer’s application asking for a refund of tax deducted at source (TDS), holding that an incorrect TDS paid under the Income Tax Act due to ignorance of earlier deduction by the Karnataka Mineral Development Corporation (KMDC) cannot be retained by the Revenue. Murigeppa Kashappa […]

BCAS Requests a 3-Month Extension for GSTR-9 & GSTR-9C Filing

BCAS Urges 3-Month Extension for GSTR-9 and 9C Filings as FY 2024-25 Deadline Nears

As the deadline for the FY 2024-25 GST annual returns approaches, the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) has officially submitted a request for an extension on the filing of Form GSTR-9 and Form GSTR-9C. This representation underscores the need for additional time to ensure compliance with GST regulations. An extension of the due date to […]

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