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State tax issues 6,000 GST notices using UPI data; traders protest, department allows evidence submission under GST rules
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A state tax authority issued nearly 6,000 GST demand notices to traders based on UPI transaction data, alleging unregistered turnover exceeding statutory thresholds. The notices are preliminary and recipients may respond with evidence to prove exemption or justify non-registration, which can lead to withdrawal of notices. Traders' associations have protested

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Registration cancellation quashed for lack of reasons and violation of Section 29 GST Act principles of natural justice
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The HC set aside the cancellation of the petitioner's registration, finding that the impugned order lacked application of mind and did not assign reasons, thereby violating principles of natural justice. The cancellation was not in accordance with the prescribed grounds under Section 29 of the GST Act. The petitioner's revocation application was wrongly r

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Proper service of order under Section 73 WBGST/CGST Act via portal and email upheld; 10% deposit directed for appeal hearing
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The HC held that the service of the order under section 73 of the WBGST/CGST Act, 2017 was proper, having been uploaded on the portal and communicated via email. Although the petitioner's explanation for preferring the appeal was not fully satisfactory, the court accepted the partial explanation and, considering the absence of a constituted appellate

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Anticipatory Bail Granted in Fake GST Bills Case Under Section 132(1)(i) CGST Act, No Custodial Interrogation Needed
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The HC granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused of creating fictitious firms to issue fake GST bills, charged under Section 132(1)(i) of the CGST Act and multiple IPC provisions including conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, forgery, and cheating. The court held that custodial interrogation was unnecessary as there was no risk of evidence tamperi

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Petition Dismissed Over Rejected GSTR 3B Rectification; No Error Found in Original Assessment Order
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The HC dismissed the petition challenging the rejection of a rectification application concerning a mismatch in Form GSTR 3B due to a supplier's failure to file Form GSTR-01. The petitioner failed to respond to the show cause notice, leading to the issuance of the assessment order. The rectification application was rejected as no error apparent on the face of the record exis

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HC quashes order on wrongful input tax credit reversal; case remitted for fresh adjudication under GST DRC 01
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The HC quashed the impugned order relating to wrongful availment of input tax credit on a motor vehicle, noting the petitioner had already reversed the credit in the GSTR-3B return for March 2021. The petition was disposed of at admission, granting the petitioner an opportunity to explain the reversal despite the initial wrongful claim in December 2020. The matter

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HC cancels wrong tax order based on GSTR-9 errors, directs payment of admitted tax and fresh assessment under GST Section 161
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The HC quashed the impugned order dated 15.02.2025, which had assessed the petitioner to pay higher tax based on erroneous GSTR-9 figures and incorrect taxable value. The petitioner is directed to deposit the admitted tax liability of Rs. 2,00,000 within 30 days from receipt of the order and file a reply to the show cause notice within the prescribe

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AAP govt stabilised state's declining economy: Punjab FM
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Derabassi (Pb), Jul 23 (PTI) Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said the AAP government has successfully stabilised the state's declining economy during its three-year tenure.
He emphasised that consistent efforts are underway to further enhance Punjab's performance in gross state domestic product (GSDP) and other key economic indicators.
He was addressing a gathering at an even

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GST notice row: Won't pursue cases 2-3 years old, assures CM; traders withdraw strike call
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) With small traders in Karnataka going on the warpath over the government issuing GST notices based on UPI transactions and the opposition backing them, the state government on Wednesday announced that cases ranging between 2-3 years won't be pursued, prompting the trade bodies to call of their proposed agitation on July 25.
Although, the government asserted that the action of issuing notices was within the framework of law.
On Wednesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held discussions with traders' associations, which raised concerns about confusion over the GST notices, many of which include loan amounts and personal transactions.
State BJP President B Y Vijayendra accused the CM of setting targets for the Commercial Taxes Department, which had issued the notices to small and micro traders. While urging the government to withdraw th

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tax net,” he said.
He clarified that businesses dealing exclusively in exempted goods will not be required to register.
The chief minister, in a statement, said that notices were issued only to traders with UPI transactions exceeding Rs 40 lakh, primarily to prompt GST registration.
Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his commitment to supporting small traders and ensuring lawful business practices.
He said the government will assist in timely tax payments and strengthen the existing helpline for better accessibility.
Several traders' associations had earlier called on these businesses to boycott UPI transactions and announced a statewide strike on Friday.
Lashing out at the ruling Congress over the matter, Vijayendra accused Siddaramaiah of setting targets for the Commercial Tax Department “The Commercial Tax Department issuing GST notices to small and micro traders has sparked widespread concern. These traders are deeply worried, while the chief minister and his ministers are attempt

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ill be dropped.
The top tax official termed the issuing of notices as within the framework of law.
“When a person reaches the threshold limit of Rs 20 lakh for services or Rs 40 lakh for goods, it is mandatory for the person to get registered under the GST Act to take registration and declare his turnover,” the officer told PTI.
“The registration empowers the trader to collect taxes from the consumers and pay it to the government. These taxes are meant for the government, but when the dealers collect them and fail to remit them, they are treated as unregistered persons, and we issue notices accordingly,” she added.
The department, she said, cannot individually identify every trader evading registration. Instead, the Services Analysis Wing at the department's head office used reliable sources such as UPI transaction data to flag potential defaulters.
“If a person has transacted over Rs 20 lakh for services or Rs 40 lakh for goods in a year through UPI, it indicates that they m

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CM Siddaramaiah says 3-yr-old tax arrears won't be pursued, traders call off strike
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday announced that the state government will not pursue tax notices issued to traders for arrears on exempted goods and services over the past three years. Following this, traders agreed to call off their planned strike on July 25 in the city.
The protest had been triggered by tax notices linked to Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, with traders in parts of Bengaluru and across Karnataka “calling for a boycott of UPI payments.” According to the Commercial Taxes Department, around 6,000 such notices were issued across the state based on UP

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ut confusion among small traders over GST notices, many of which include loan amounts and personal transactions.
The chief minister said the government will not pursue these arrears and will ensure traders do not face problems—provided they register with the Commercial Tax Department.
“Traders must register. Registration is mandatory because everyone needs to be brought within the tax net,” he said.
He clarified that businesses dealing exclusively in exempted goods will not be required to register.
“We will not pursue notices pertaining to goods and services that are exempted—such as bread, milk, essential food items, fruits and vegetables, flowers, and tender coconut,” Siddaramaiah explained.
He also announced the setting up of a

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State confirms no GST revenue loss from out-of-state corporate billing under destination-based GST rules
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The state government confirmed that there has been no loss of Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue due to companies routing sales and billing through corporate offices outside the state. Under the destination-based GST regime effective from July 2017, tax revenue accrues to the state where goods or services are consumed, not where they are manufactured or billed. Consequentl

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State Tax Dept Sends 6,000 GST Notices Using UPI Data, Allows Responses Before Final Demand Under Section 9
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A state tax department issued approximately 6,000 GST demand notices to traders based on UPI transaction data, alleging non-registration despite turnover thresholds requiring GST registration. The notices are preliminary, allowing recipients to respond with evidence of exemptions or compliance before final demands are made. Traders' associations protested, calling for str

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Karnataka BJP chief slams CM Siddaramaiah over GST notices to small traders, seeks withdrawal
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of setting targets for the state's Commercial Tax Department, which is issuing GST notices to small and micro traders and urged the government to withdraw them.
He extended the BJP's support to the agitation announced by a section of small and micro traders, who have objected to receiving GST notices linked to their UPI transactions.
Several traders' associations have called on these businesses to boycott UPI transactions and have announced a statewide strike on July 25.
“The Commercial Tax Depart

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rt for the traders' protest, the state party chief said even small vendors selling milk and curd have been served GST notices.
“There are three slabs under GST, but the Commercial Tax Department is serving 18 per cent tax notices to everyone indiscriminately,” he claimed.
“These notices are being issued without proper verification or analysis, purely because the state lacks funds. This has caused serious anxiety among traders,” he said, urging the chief minister to ensure that “the government withdraws these notices immediately.” On a separate issue, Vijayendra commented on the Supreme Court's dismissal of the Enforcement Directorate's plea against CM Siddaramaiah's wife in the MUDA site allotment case.
While welcoming the court's de

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rs also have the strength to hold counter-protests in front of the KPCC office, if needed.
“If Congress workers want to protest, they should go to Freedom Park, the designated spot. Instead, they're indulging in goondaism in the name of protest-this is unacceptable,” he said, adding that the BJP has also met the city police commissioner and urged action against such behaviour.
Stating that such actions were inappropriate, Vijayendra urged Deputy CM Shivakumar to withdraw from them.
He alleged that the Congress government had yet to allocate the promised Rs 50 crore for development in each legislator's constituency, and claimed the announcement was merely a ploy to silence ruling party MLAs who were publicly questioning the Chief Minister

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GST notices based on UPI transactions: K'taka traders on warpath, official tells action as per law
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) Amid rising concerns among traders in Karnataka over the issuance of nearly 6,000 GST demand notices based on UPI transaction data, a top tax official has termed the action as within the framework of law.
Traders' bodies have called for a strike over the matter.
Speaking to PTI, Meera Suresh Pandit, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, also clarified that notices are not final tax demands and the recipients have the right to respond with supporting documentation. If the reply is convincing or the goods and services are exempted under the GST Act, notices will be dropped, she added.
Reacting to the issue of notices sent to traders based on UPI transactions, a number of traders associations in the state have given a call to the traders to boycott UPI transactions. They have also called for a strike on July 25.
Responding t

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ates that they may be liable to register under GST,” Pandit said, adding that notices were based only on preliminary data, not final determinations.
The officer said the department is not aware whether the turnover is entirely exempted, partially taxable, or fully taxable. That is why the notice includes a proposal to register and pay applicable taxes, interest, and penalties.
“If the turnover is completely exempted from goods or services like tuition fees, the registration is not required. If the reply is convincing, the notice will be dropped and proceedings will close with a nil demand,” Pandit clarified.
She also addressed doubts prevailing among the trading circles.
“Some innocent traders are being carried away, hoping every notice will be withdrawn. Some are being misled. But if they want relief within legal provisions, I request them to come to the department. We will guide them as per the law,” the Joint Commissioner said.
“Calling for a 'Bandh' will not serve the purpose.

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nd ensure every opportunity is given. When you buy a plot, you go to the sub-registrar's office without being told. Likewise, traders should know applicable tax laws. Ignorance cannot be an excuse. The department is always there to guide,” she said.
Trade activist Sajjanraj Mehta raised concerns over the fairness of recent GST notices.
He stated that while the Commercial Taxes Department is legally within its powers to use such data, the lack of prior warning, context, and education has created confusion.
“Many small traders were unaware that their UPI inflows, often a mix of business and personal transactions, would be treated as undeclared turnover,” Mehta told PTI.
“The fairness issue lies not in enforcement itself, but in the suddenness and lack of clarity,” he added.
Mehta stressed that the department should differentiate between exempt and taxable goods before sending notices.
Issuing notices without accounting for exempt goods like fruits, vegetables, or unbranded food ite

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GST notices based on UPI transaction: Traders on warpath, official calls action proper
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) Amid rising concerns among traders in Karnataka over the issuance of nearly 6,000 GST demand notices based on UPI transaction data, traders' bodies gave a strike call, while a top tax official termed the action to be within the framework of law.
Speaking to the PTI, Meera Suresh Pandit, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, has also clarified that notices are not final tax demands and the recipients have the right to respond with supporting documentation. If the reply is convincing or the goods and services are exempted under the GST Act, notices will be dropped, she added.
Reacting to the issue of notices sent to traders based on UPI transactions, a number of Traders Associations in Karnataka have given a call to the traders to boycott UPI transactions. They have also called for a strike on July 25.
Responding to the reports of a pro

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UPI, it indicates that they may be liable to register under GST,” Pandit said, adding that notices were based only on preliminary data, not final determinations.
The officer said the department is not aware whether the turnover is entirely exempted, partially taxable, or fully taxable. That is why the notice includes a proposal to register and pay applicable taxes, interest, and penalties.
“If the turnover is completely from exempted goods or services like tuition fees, the registration is not required. If the reply is convincing, the notice will be dropped and proceedings will close with a nil demand,” Pandit clarified.
She also addressed doubts prevailing among the trading circles.
“Some innocent traders are being carried away, hoping every notice will be withdrawn. Some are being misled. But if they want relief within legal provisions, I request them to come to the department. We will guide them as per the law,” the Joint Commissioner said.
“Calling for a 'Bandh' will not serve

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natural justice and ensure every opportunity is given,” she added.
“When you buy a plot, you go to the sub-registrar’s office without being told. Likewise, traders should know applicable tax laws. Ignorance cannot be an excuse. The department is always there to guide,” she said.
However, trade activist Sajjanraj Mehta raised concerns over the fairness of recent GST notices.
He stated that while the Commercial Taxes Department is legally within its powers to use such data, the lack of prior warning, context, and education has confused.
“Many small traders were unaware that their UPI inflows, often a mix of business and personal transactions, would be treated as undeclared turnover,” Mehta told PTI.
“The fairness issue lies not in enforcement itself, but in the suddenness and lack of clarity,” he added.
Mehta stressed that the department should differentiate between exempt and taxable goods before sending notices.
“Issuing notices without accounting for exempt goods like fruits,

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No GST loss to Goa from out-of-state corporate billing: CM Sawant
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Dated:- 23-7-2025
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Panaji, Jul 23 (PTI) Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said Goa has not incurred any loss in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue due to companies routing their sales and billing through corporate offices located outside the state.
In a written reply tabled in the Goa assembly on Tuesday during the ongoing monsoon session, Sawant, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the GST regime rolled out with effect from July 01, 2017 is a destination or consumption-based tax regime.
“Therefore, the tax on goods and/or services gets accrued to the State/UT where it is actually consumed,” Sawant said.
“Therefore, there is no question of

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Court upholds finality of composite SCN order, affirms wide appellate powers under Section 107(11) CGST Act
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The HC dismissed the petition seeking modification of the order adjudicating a composite SCN against the Petitioners and challenging the vires of N/N. 06/2020-Central Tax. The Court held that under Section 2(4) of the CGST Act, the Adjudicating Authority excludes the Appellate Authority, which has full power to consider the matter afresh on appeal under Section 107.

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HC refuses to hear petition on SCN issued via Form DRC-01A, directs appeal with first Appellate Authority under Income Tax Act
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The HC declined to adjudicate the petition challenging the SCN issued in Form DRC-01A on jurisdictional grounds related to reliance on Form 26AS under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The court held that the petitioner must pursue remedy before the first Appellate Authority, which is directed to admit the appeal if filed within four weeks, waiving any add

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GST registration cancellation upheld under Section 29(2)(c) for non-filing returns; restoration allowed with dues paid
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The HC upheld the cancellation of the petitioner's GST registration under Section 29(2)(c) of the CGST Act, 2017, due to non-filing of returns for six consecutive months. However, acknowledging the serious civil consequences of such cancellation, the court directed that the petitioner may apply for restoration of registration by submitting all pending retu

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Composite GST show cause notices for multiple years violate Sections 73 and 74 limitation rules, must be issued yearly separately.
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The HC held that issuance of a composite show cause notice (SCN) covering multiple financial years under the GST Act is impermissible. Each financial year constitutes a separate tax period with distinct limitation periods under Sections 73 and 74. The limitation of three or five years applies individually to each financial year and cannot be ag

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Appeal dismissed for being three years late; limitation period strictly capped at 30 days under relevant rules
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The HC upheld the dismissal of the appeal filed three years and twenty days beyond the prescribed limitation period, affirming that the appellate authority's power to condone delay is strictly limited to thirty days. The court relied on established precedents interpreting analogous statutory provisions, emphasizing that no residual discretion exists to extend limi

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Dredging and De-silting Services Classified as Pure Service with Nil GST Under Entry No. 3 Notification 12/2017
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The AAR held that the applicant's dredging and de-silting services performed using Cutter Suction Dredger in specified river channels for the Government of West Bengal constitute a pure service without any supply of goods. The activity involves excavation and removal of silt without any construction or creation of dumping grounds, thereby excluding it from works

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Manpower Supply to WTL is Pure Service, No GST Exemption Under Notification 12/2017 Entry 3
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The AAR held that the applicant's supply of personnel to WTL constitutes a pure service and not a composite supply or works contract. NKDA, constituted under the New Town Kolkata Development Authority Act, 2007, qualifies as a local authority; however, the service recipient is WTL, not NKDA, as payment flows from NKDA to WTL and then to the applicant on a back-to-back basis. Consequ

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Appeal Dismissed for Non-Appearance, But Dismissal Set Aside for Lack of Fair Opportunity to Defend
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The HC dismissed the appeal due to the petitioner's non-appearance, attributing it to a refusal to participate. However, the court found that respondent No.2 acted hastily by attempting to dispose of the matter at the initial hearing without affording the petitioner a fair opportunity to present their defense. The HC emphasized the necessity for respondent No.2 and similar o

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Single Show Cause Notice for Multiple Years Violates GST Act Sections 2(106), 73, 74, and 128 Rules
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The HC held that issuance of a single show cause notice encompassing multiple financial years contravenes the GST Act, which mandates that show cause notices must correspond to individual tax periods as defined under Section 2(106) and Sections 73/74. The Court emphasized that “bunching” violates principles of natural justice and statutory provisions, as each financial year

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