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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The authority classified the product “Vanilla Mix” – dried softy ice cream mix (low fat) in vanilla flavour under Heading 2106 90 99 of the First Schedule to the Tariff Act, attracting tax at 9% CGST and 9% SGST. It held that the product, comprising several ingredients intended for making soft serves, does not fall under Heading 0404 as a dairy produce. As per Chapter Note 5, food preparations subjected to further processing for human consumption are covered under Heading 2106, which includes powders for ice-creams, preparations consisting of milk powder, sugar and other added ingredients, and powders for table cream, jellies, ice-cream and similar preparations. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The authority classified the product “Vanilla Mix” – dried softy ice cream mix (low fat) in vanilla flavour under Heading 2106 90 99 of the First Schedule to the Tariff Act, attracting tax at 9% CGST and 9% SGST. It held that the product, comprising several ingredients intended for making soft serves, does not fall under Heading 0404 as a dairy produce. As per Chapter Note 5, food preparations subjected to further processing for human consumption are covered under Heading 2106, which includes powders for ice-creams, preparations consisting of milk powder, sugar and other added ingredients, and powders for table cream, jellies, ice-cream and similar preparations. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – Supply classified as works contract u/s 2(119) of CGST Act. Applicant executes deposit works on behalf of consumers/agencies under two modes. In second mode, applicant eligible for input tax credit on materials, labor, installation, and overheads as per Section 16, not blocked u/s 17(5). Ownership vests with applicant after construction, but work done on behalf of customers, not on applicant's own account. Hence, input tax credit available despite applicant being custodian of constructed lines credited in books. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The High Court held that the respondent-authority had jurisdiction u/s 61 of the Jharkhand Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 to issue a second show-cause notice seeking further explanation regarding discrepancies pointed out after the petitioner's response to the first show-cause notice. The Court opined that since the petitioner had furnished an explanation to the first notice, no prejudice would be caused by responding to the second notice highlighting additional discrepancies. The petitioner was directed to explain the alleged discrepancies mentioned in the second show-cause notice dated 05.07.2024 for the authority to proceed in accordance with law u/s 61 of the JGST Act. Consequently, the writ petition was disposed of. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The High Court held that the petitioner's contention of not having the power to recover amounts during the pendency of an investigation that commenced prior to the issuance of a show cause notice u/ss 67 and 70 is valid. The payments made by the petitioner cannot be considered self-ascertainment u/s 74(5) of the CGST Act, as the element of voluntariness is absent. Since the adjudication is still to conclude and a notice u/s 74(1) has already been issued, the question of going back to the stage of Section 74(5) does not arise. The petition is allowed in part, declaring the recovery of tax from the petitioner as illegal and directing a refund within four weeks, along with applicable interest. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The court held that blocking of the Electronic Credit Ledger without providing a pre-decisional hearing to the petitioner and without containing cogent reasons to believe in the impugned order violated the principles of natural justice. Relying on the precedent of K-9-ENTERPRISES, KWALITY METALS, K-9-INDUSTRIES VERSUS THE STATE OF KARNATAKA, THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES, BELAGAVI, the court ruled that the mandatory requirements and parameters for invoking Rule 86A were not fulfilled by the respondents-revenue. The respondents were not entitled to rely upon the satisfaction of another officer and pass the impugned orders illegally and arbitrarily blocking the petitioner's Electronic Credit Ledger. Consequently, the impugned order was quashed, and the petition was allowed. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – Bail cancellation case involving fraudulent input tax credit and creation of fake invoices under GST Act. Court found no procedural lapses by authorities in arrest as summons were issued, reasons recorded, and arrest memo provided. Accused was mastermind causing Rs. 175.88 crore tax evasion. Risk of fleeing abroad and tampering evidence if granted bail. Bail cancelled due to grave economic offence and flight risk. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Circulars – GST – Highlights – Various aspects related to the waiver of interest or penalty or both u/s 128A of the CGST Act. It clarifies eligibility criteria, application process, payment requirements, processing of applications, issuance of orders, and appeals. Key points include the time period covered, payment of full tax amount (excluding certain amounts), treatment of erroneous refund demands, demands spanning multiple periods, and applicability to IGST and Compensation Cess. It also addresses issues like retrospective ITC availability, adjustment of transitional credit demands, utilization of ITC for payment, and applicability to import IGST under Customs Act. The summary provides comprehensive guidance on availing the waiver benefit u/s 128A. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Circulars – GST – Highlights – Sub-section (5) and sub-section (6) inserted in section 16 of CGST Act retrospectively extend the time limit to avail input tax credit in certain specified cases pertaining to financial years 2017-18 to 2020-21. No refund of tax paid or input tax credit reversed is available where now eligible under sub-section (5) or (6). A special procedure notified allows rectification of orders u/ss 73, 74, 107 or 108 confirming demand for wrong availment of input tax credit due to contravention of sub-section (4), now permissible under sub-section (5) or (6). Application for rectification to be filed electronically within 6 months, uploading prescribed details. Proper officer to decide within 3 months, following principles of natural justice if adversely affecting the person. Appeal lies against rectified order. The special procedure applies only where demand confirmed involves issue of wrong input tax credit availment due to sub-section (4) contravention, now rectifiable under sub-section (5) or (6). – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Goods and Services Tax – GST Dated:- 17-10-2024 – News – In order to assist taxpayers in filing their returns and minimizing human errors, GSTN has continuously improved the GST return filing process and in this endeavor the GST Portal now provides a pre-filled GSTR-3B form, where the tax liability is auto-populated from the declared supplies in GSTR-1 / GSTR-1A/ IFF , while the Input Tax Credit (ITC) is auto-populated from GSTR-2B . A detailed system generated pdf of the auto populated GSTR-3B is also provided to all the taxpayers. 2.Now, taxpayers also have a facility to amend their incorrectly declared outward supplies in GSTR-1/IFF through GSTR-1A , allowing them an opportunity to correct their liabilities before filing their GSTR-3B

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The court dismissed the petition, holding that there was no violation of principles of natural justice due to alleged vagueness in the show cause notice (SCN). The SCN was detailed, providing complete information about the case to be addressed. The petitioners' reply was thorough, and no serious grievance was raised regarding vagueness. The court cited Supreme Court precedents emphasizing that writ petitions should not be routinely entertained against SCNs unless there is absolute lack of jurisdiction or violation of natural justice principles. Recipients should respond to SCNs and raise all grounds, with jurisdictional issues adjudicated by the issuing authority initially before approaching the court. When there is a serious dispute over classification, respondents must respond to SCNs with supporting material. Litigation against SCNs should be discouraged to prevent frivolous cases and waste of public money and court time. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – Petition maintainable but not entertainable due to availability of statutory remedy of appeal. Supreme Court held that merely because petition is maintainable, court not obligated to entertain it. Discretion lies with court. If petitioner failed to raise objections before authority, can do so in appeal memo before appellate authority. Petitioner unable to show palpable injustice if relegated to appeal remedy. In view of Supreme Court judgments, not required to entertain writ petition when statutory appeal remedy available. Petitioner can avail appeal remedy, time consumed in writ proceedings excluded for limitation purposes. Appellate authority directed to entertain appeal if filed physically. Writ petition disposed of. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – Tobacco pre-mixed with lime undergoes a manufacturing process involving mixing of lime paste, evaporation of water content, and addition of aroma, menthol, and moisturizer, resulting in a new product distinct from raw tobacco leaves. This process transforms the raw material into a marketable/consumable product for chewing needs, classifying it as “manufactured chewing tobacco” under CTH 2403 99 10. Consequently, the applicable GST rate is 28%, and the Compensation Cess rate is 160% as per Notification No. 1/2017-Compensation Cess (R). The ruling relies on the Supreme Court's decision in State of Madras Vs Bell mark Tobacco Company, which held that the cumulative effect of various processes on tobacco amounts to a manufacturing process. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – GST is applicable on mining lease payments, including royalty, payable to the Government of Rajasthan under reverse charge mechanism (RCM) at 18% (9% CGST and 9% SGST). The applicant is liable to pay GST on upfront payments made as per tender conditions before issuing Letter of Intent (LOI) and after issuing LOI but before entering into the lease agreement, under RCM. The applicant can claim input tax credit (ITC) of GST paid under RCM, subject to conditions u/s 16 of CGST Act, 2017. The applicant needs to obtain GST registration in Rajasthan for paying GST. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – GST is payable under reverse charge mechanism on issuance of corporate guarantee without consideration by foreign group company to Indian subsidiary for loan taken from banks/financial institutions. The time of supply is the date of entry in books of Indian recipient. Prior to 26.10.2023, GST is payable at the time of execution based on valuation u/r 28(1). Post 26.10.2023, GST is payable one-time at 1% of total loan value u/r 28(2) at the time of execution. For continuing guarantees spanning multiple years, the value needs to be divided equally among relevant years, with GST payable at 1% of such divided value for the first year and 1% of outstanding loan value for subsequent years u/r 28(2). – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The applicant is required to pay GST on the charges paid to Indian Railways for various services received, as the applicant is the recipient of these services from Indian Railways, and not a pure agent. The applicant has sub-contracted the task of paying these charges to the operator, who is required to pay the applicant along with GST as per their agreement. The charges paid to Indian Railways do not qualify as pure agent services u/r 33 of CGST Rules, 2017, as the applicant has not procured any additional services. Therefore, the applicant is liable to pay GST on the taxable supplies received from Indian Railways at the following rates: Registration Fee @ 18%, Haulage Charges @ 5%, Right to Use (RU) @ 18%, Stabling Charges @ 18%, Station User Fee @ 5%, Cancellation Charges @ 5%. GST will also be charged on the Security Deposit amount if it is adjusted against any of the above charges, at the respective rate applicable to that charge. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The High Court set aside the impugned tax demand order due to violation of principles of natural justice, as the petitioner was not provided a reasonable opportunity to contest the tax demand on merits. The petitioner was unaware of the proceedings culminating in the order, which related to a mismatch between the petitioner's GSTR 3B returns and the auto-populated GSTR 2A. The court permitted the petitioner to submit a reply to the show cause notice after remitting 10% of the disputed tax demand, in the interest of justice, to contest the tax demand on merits. The petition was disposed of on this condition. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – Principles of natural justice and fair play were violated when the impugned order was issued without granting the petitioner an opportunity for a hearing. Despite the delay in responding to the show cause notice, the petitioner should be allowed to file a reply and be heard, subject to paying costs of Rs. 50,000/-. The respondent must dispose of the show cause notice expeditiously after considering the reply, within eight weeks of receiving it. The petition is disposed of accordingly. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Goods and Services Tax – GST Dated:- 15-10-2024 – News – Important advisory for GSTR-9/9C Dated:- 15-10-2024 – Starting FY 2023-24, GST system will auto-populate eligible ITC for domestic supplies (excluding reverse charge and imports ITC) from table 3(I) of GSTR-2B to table 8A of GSTR-9 . These changes in GSTR-9 and 9C for the FY 2023-24 will be available on the GST portal from today i.e.,15th October 2024 onwards. Further, a validation utility will be executed progressively (for validation

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Goods and Services Tax – GST Dated:- 15-10-2024 – News – Attention – Advisory on IMS Dated:- 15-10-2024 – Invoice Management System (IMS) is made available to taxpayers from Today, 14th Oct, 2024. The new system shall facilitate taxpayers in matching their records/invoices vis a vis issued by their suppliers for availing the correct Input Tax Credit (ITC). Taxpayers can make use of this system to take action on the invoices reflecting on IMS from 14th Oct, 2024. The first GSTR-2B would be gen

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Circulars – GST – Highlights – This circular clarifies the scope of regularization on an “as is” or “as is, where is” basis mentioned in previous GST circulars issued based on GST Council recommendations. It states that when genuine doubts arise due to competing entries with different rates or diverse interpretations, leading to some suppliers paying lower GST rates (including nil rates) and others paying higher rates, the Council recommends regularizing past payments on an “as is” basis. This means accepting the lower rate paid, without refunds for those who paid higher rates. The intention is to fully discharge tax liability based on the tax position taken by the taxpayer in filed returns. If two competing rates existed and the lower rate was paid, that payment is treated as tax fully paid for the regularized period, without requiring differential payment. Illustrations clarify scenarios like competing 5% and 12% rates, exemption versus 5% rate, and non-payment versus lower rates paid. The circular aims to provide clarity on the scope of “as is” regularization based on the Council's recommendations. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Circulars – GST – Highlights – This circular clarifies GST rates and classification for certain goods based on recommendations of the GST Council's 54th meeting. Key points: Extruded/expanded savoury snacks under HS 1905 90 30 attract 12% GST prospectively from 10.10.2024, previously 18%. Roof mounted air conditioning units for railways classified under HS 8415 attract 28% GST. Car seats under HS 9401 attract 28% GST prospectively from 10.10.2024, previously 18%. Motorcycle seats under HS 8714 continue attracting 28% GST. Past period tax liabilities remain unaffected for the revised rates. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Circulars – GST – Highlights – This circular clarifies various GST-related issues based on recommendations of the 54th GST Council meeting. Key points are: GST at 18% applicable on affiliation services by universities to colleges; affiliation services to schools by educational boards/councils taxable except for government schools which are exempt; DGCA-approved flying training courses by approved Flying Training Organizations exempt; 5% GST on transport of passengers by helicopter on seat share basis regularized retrospectively; 18% GST on helicopter charter services clarified; incidental services like loading/unloading by Goods Transport Agencies part of composite transport supply; import of services without consideration by foreign airlines from related entities exempt prospectively and regularized retrospectively; Preferential Location Charges part of composite construction supply; certain support services by electricity transmission/distribution utilities exempt prospectively and regularized retrospectively; theatrical rights granted by distributors to exhibitors regularized retrospectively at 18% GST rate. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Circulars – GST – States – Highlights – This circular clarifies the regularization of refund of IGST availed in contravention of rule 96(10) of the WBGST Rules, 2017, where exporters had initially imported inputs without paying integrated taxes and compensation cess by availing benefits under certain notifications, but subsequently paid the IGST, compensation cess, and interest on such imported inputs. It states that if the Bill of Entry for import is reassessed by Customs authorities to reflect the payment of IGST and compensation cess, the refund of IGST paid on exports shall not be considered in contravention of rule 96(10). The circular provides a retrospective clarification on the applicability of the Explanation inserted in rule 96(10) through a notification, allowing regularization of such refunds by subsequent payment of taxes and reassessment. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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Circulars – GST – States – Highlights – The circular clarifies the place of supply for data hosting services provided by Indian service providers to overseas cloud computing service providers. It addresses three scenarios: whether the service qualifies as an intermediary service u/s 2(13) of the IGST Act, whether it relates to goods made available by the recipient u/s 13(3)(a), or whether it directly relates to immovable property u/s 13(4). The circular concludes that data hosting services do not fall under these provisions. As the place of supply does not fit specific sections 13(3) to 13(13), the default Section 13(2) applies, making the recipient's location the place of supply. Consequently, such services provided to overseas cloud computing entities can be considered export of services u/s 2(6) of the IGST Act, subject to fulfilling other conditions. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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