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In the next 57th meeting, the GST council may acknowledge a tax reduction on air and water purifiers because of the poor air quality across the country, and access to safe drinking water remains uneven. The council can analyse reducing the goods and services tax (GST) on air and water purifiers for domestic use from […]
The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has formally petitioned Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to waive late fees for filing GST annual returns (GSTR-9) and reconciliation statements (GSTR-9C) for FY 2024-25. Specifically, the GCCI requests that the Ministry extend the filing deadline to January 31, 2026, and grant relief on penalties, citing the […]
The decision to levy 18% GST on maintenance or electricity charges paid by the apartment owners in Noida’s housing societies arrived under the Uttar Pradesh tax department, is opposed by the apartment owners’ associations (AOAs). This decision of the government complies with the law; AOAs have objected to the tax, claiming that the maintenance or […]
While considering an appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, the Allahabad High Court held that the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal cannot dismiss adjournment requests and issue ex parte orders without providing reasons. The Allahabad High Court observed that allowing such actions would undermine the parties’ right to a fair and reasonable opportunity […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that from November 1, 2025, the government will roll out an easier GST registration system that provides automatic approval in three working days for most new applicants. The objective of this initiative under the GST 2.0 reforms package approved by the GST council is to facilitate compliance and reduce human […]
The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench, in a relief to the hospitality sector, had delivered an interim stay on the charge of 18% GST on restaurant services situated within hotels where the room tariff surpasses Rs 7,500 per day. The Union of India, the GST Council, and the State of Maharashtra received the notices from […]
The Offset Printers Association (OPA), describing the printing and packaging industry in India, has expressed substantial problems about the government’s forthcoming increase in the GST rate on paper and paperboard from 12% to 18%. This change will be effective from September 22, 2025. The leaders of the OPA cautioned that this move would increase the […]
The Water Quality India Association (WQIA) has requested that the central government lower the GST rate on water purifiers, filters, and related services from 18% to 5%. They argue that the current high taxes make these essential items too expensive for many people and emphasise that making safe drinking water more affordable is important for […]
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address an important meeting with a group of state ministers. During this meeting, she will advocate for significant reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). These proposed changes aim to lower tax rates, which could subsequently result in reduced prices for commonly […]
