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GST Dated:- 1-1-2025 – News – Advisory to Taxpayers on Extension of E-Way Bills Expired on 31st December, 2024 Dated:- 1-1-2025 – It is hereby informed that the technical challenges encountered in the e-way bill generation process have been resolved, and the portal is now functioning smoothly. In connection with the technical issues faced earlier, the following facilitation measures have been put in place: 1. Extension of Expired E-Way Bills: (a) As per the existing procedure, e-way bills that expired at midnight on 31st December, 2024, could be extended either within 8 hours prior to the expiry or 8 hours after the expiry.. (b) Due to the technical glitch, this process was disrupted. To mitigate the impact, the window period for extendi

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GST Dated:- 1-1-2025 PTI – News – GST kitty up 7.3 pc to Rs 1.77 lakh cr in Dec Dated:- 1-1-2025 – New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) The gross GST collection rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.77 lakh crore in December. The Central GST collection stood at Rs 32,836 crore, State GST at Rs 40,499 crore, Integrated IGST at Rs 47,783 crore and Cess at Rs 11,471 crore, according to government data released on Wednesday. The total gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue grew 7.3 per cent to Rs 1.77 lakh

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GST Dated:- 1-1-2025 – News – Advisory for Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification for GST Registration Applicants of Arunachal Pradesh Dated:- 1-1-2025 – Dear Taxpayers, This is to inform taxpayers about recent developments concerning the application process for GST registration. It is advised to keep the following key points in mind during the registration process. 1. Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017 has been amended to provide that an applicant can be identified on the common portal, based on data analysis and risk parameters for Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication and taking a photograph of the applicant along with the verification of the original copy of the documents uploaded with the application. 2. The a

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can proceed with the application as per the existing process. 5. However, if the applicant receives the link as mentioned in point 3(b), she/he will be required to book the appointment to visit the designated GSK, using the link provided in the e-mail. 6. The feature of booking an appointment to visit a designated GSK is now available for the applicants of Arunachal Pradesh. 7. After booking the appointment, the applicant gets the confirmation of appointment through e-mail (the appointment confirmation e-mail), she/he will be able to visit the designated GSK as per the chosen schedule. 8. At the time of the visit of GSK, the applicant is required to carry the following details/documents (a) a copy (hard/soft) of the appointment confirmation

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The HC rejected the application for rectification u/s 161 of the GST Act regarding mismatch between GSTR-3B, GSTR-2A, and GSTR-7. It held that the petitioner failed to reply to notices before assessment, violating principles of procedural fairness. The HC directed the petitioner to treat the impugned order as a show cause notice and submit objections with supporting documents within two weeks. – 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 HC found the writ petition infructuous as there was no infirmity in the application of CGST and SGST Acts by the State respondents while making deductions from the petitioner's 2nd and 3rd running bills. The petitioner can submit a representation if entitled to any concession as per law. The writ petition was dismissed as infructuous. – 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 HC held that considering respondent No.6's history of not being a defaulter in the past for municipal dues, the authorities rightly granted relaxation for payment of the balance amount owed for occupying the municipal ground. Petition dismissed as it was not a fit case to allow the proceedings to continue. – 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 – One opportunity granted to petitioner to prove claim for input tax credit in terms of Circulars referred in M. Trade Links [2024 (6) TMI 288 – Kerala HC] before competent authority. HC allowed writ petition, set aside orders denying input tax credit u/s 16(2)(c) CGST/SGST Acts, directed consideration of petitioner's claim after hearing authorised representative. – 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 – HC held that the competent authority shall examine the pending refund application under SGST/CGST Act provisions, consider additional documentation provided, and dispose of the same in accordance with law. Writ petition disposed of directing payment of interest on refund amount from date immediately after expiry of 60 days from receipt of RFD-01 application. – 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 HC allowed the petition and quashed the order rejecting the petitioner's refund claim of Rs. 40,00,000 deposited voluntarily by mistake. The HC held that the amount paid by the petitioner from the electronic cash ledger is required to be refunded as it was not covered u/s 54 of the GST Act. However, the petitioner is not entitled to any interest on such amount. The respondents are directed to refund the amount of Rs. 40,00,000 deposited by the petitioner. – 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 HC dismissed the writ petition challenging the cancellation of the alleged GST demand and de-freezing of bank accounts. It held that the final order u/s 74 of the CGST Act against the petitioner in 2019 was not challenged as per law. The freeze was u/s 79(1)(c), not Section 83. The petitioner was granted liberty to adopt appropriate remedies and raise grounds like identity theft in any future proceedings. – 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 HC allowed the petition. The respondents failed to file a reply despite granted extensions regarding the petitioner's refund claim for April 2018 to March 2019. The HC held that the Commissioner cannot review an order passed by the appellate authority u/s 107(2) of the Act, rendering the impugned order unsustainable in light of the HC's earlier observations. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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GST Dated:- 31-12-2024 PTI – News – Goa sees remarkable revenue growth in December 2024: CM Dated:- 31-12-2024 – Panaji, Dec 31 (PTI) The revenue collection in Goa surged remarkably by Rs 75.51 crore in December 2024 compared to the same month last year, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday. He said the rise in the revenue highlighted Goa's rising economic growth and fiscal health, making December 2024 a significant milestone for the state. Sawant said the tourism sector, which is the backbone of Goa's economy, also played a significant role in driving this growth, with a record number of tourist arrivals. “Goa has witnessed remarkable growth in its revenue collection for December 2024, with a surge of Rs 75.51 crore compared to t

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The HC quashed the impugned adjudication order u/s 73 dated 28.12.2023 issued by respondent No.1 for violating principles of natural justice. No personal hearing was granted to the petitioner and the Show Cause Notice dated 13.12.2023 was not served properly. The matter was remitted back to respondent No.1 for reconsideration afresh in accordance with law. The respondents were directed to refund the amount recovered from the petitioner on 11.03.2024 prior to 27.03.2024, being contrary to Section 78 of the KGST Act. The petition was allowed by way of remand. – 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 – Impugned order set aside for violation of principles of natural justice and Section 75(4) CGST Act. Petitioner not provided opportunity of personal hearing before passing order directing payment of tax, interest and penalty. Matter remanded to respondent for fresh consideration after granting personal hearing to petitioner. HC allows petition. – 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 HC set aside the assessment order disallowing ITC and consequential order, remanding the matter for fresh consideration after finding violation of principles of natural justice as the impugned show cause notice was not properly served. The HC directed the petitioner to pay 10% of disputed tax within four weeks for the set aside order to take effect. – 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 HC dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of petitioner's registration under BGST Act due to non-availing of statutory appeal remedy within limitation period of 3 months plus 1 month for condonation. After cancellation, petitioner was unregistered with no departmental monitoring, and failed to avail appellate remedy or Amnesty Scheme. – 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 – CGST/SGST Acts' Sec 16(4) denied petitioner's input tax credit. HC set aside order denying credit, directing competent authority to pass fresh orders considering Sec 16(5) provisions after hearing petitioner within 3 months, allowing input tax credit entitlement due to Sec 16(5) notification. – 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 – Respondent no. 2, an improper officer, substantially conducted investigation, inspection, search, seizure, and recorded statements against the petitioner. Respondent no. 1, the proper officer, issued a show cause notice u/s 74 of the CGST Act based on the investigation by respondent no. 2. The HC held that only a proper officer can investigate evasion of GST, conduct inspection, search, seizure, and arrest, failing which it is invalid. Respondent no. 1 cannot issue a notice based on the 'borrowed satisfaction' of respondent no. 2. The impugned show cause notice issued by respondent no. 1 was set aside, and respondent no. 1 was directed to refund Rs. 50,00,000/- to the petitioner within eight weeks. – 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 HC quashed the impugned unsigned orders u/s 73 of CGST/SGST Acts, holding an unsigned order invalid. It allowed the writ petitions, directing the competent authorities to issue fresh orders with digital or manual signatures. The HC relied on the Division Bench judgment in Silver Oak Villas LLP, which provided an opportunity to file a reply against unsigned show cause notices. – 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:- 30-12-2024 – News – 1. Taxpayer s attention is invited to the advisory on the above subject issued by GSTN on 08.11.2024 . The link for the said advisory is given here: https://services.gst.gov.in/services/advisoryandreleases/read/546 2. Under the waiver scheme, for a demand notice or statement or order which has been issued under Section 73 for the tax periods between July 2017 March 2020, the taxpayers are required to file an application either in FORM G

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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The HC held that a Society registered under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 does not qualify as an 'Association of Persons' u/s 94(1) of the CGST/SGST Act. Consequently, members of such a Society cannot be held liable for the Society's tax dues u/s 94. The HC set aside the recovery proceedings initiated against the petitioner, a member/Secretary of the Society, and allowed the petition. – 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 HC set aside the assessment order due to non-mention of a DIN number, following its earlier decisions that held non-mention of DIN number vitiates the proceedings as per the CBIC circular dated 23.12.2019. – 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 – Officers of Commercial Tax Department of Himachal Pradesh with 25 years of service as Gazetted Officers prima facie ineligible for appointment as Technical Member (State) in State Bench due to State Government's proposal based on incorrect facts leading to GST Council's recommendations relaxing eligibility criteria. HC ordered respondents can scrutinize applications but no final decision till further orders, necessitating re-examination of issues raised. – 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 HC set aside the order cancelling petitioner's registration subject to condition of filing returns for entire period of default and paying requisite tax, interest, fine and penalty. Petitioner's non-filing of returns for continuous six months did not warrant cancellation as it would be counterproductive and impact tax recovery. Respondents directed to permit petitioner to carry on business by taking pragmatic view. – 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 HC granted regular bail to the applicant charged u/ss 132(1)(b) and 132(1)(c) of CGGST Act for creating fake firms and issuing fraudulent invoices. Despite the allegations, the HC considered the GST Department's failure to investigate actual beneficiaries, seizure of applicant's accounts before summons, seeking same liabilities from applicants and other entities, failure to implicate end users, applicant's prolonged incarceration since 22.06.2024, and likelihood of delayed trial proceedings. Without commenting on merits, regular bail was granted subject to conditions. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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