Goods and Services Tax

Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The petitioner had unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) of Rs.2,42,15,906/- under the VAT Act for the period from 1st April 2017 to 30th June 2017, which was carried forward to the GST regime by filing Form GST TRAN 1. Subsequently, the petitioner reversed the ITC in the Electronic Credit Ledger by filing Form DRC-03. The High Court, relying on its previous decision in R. N. Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., directed the respondent authorities to process the petitioner's application for refund of Rs.2,42,15,906/- along with statutory interest payable u/s 38 of the VAT Act, as the petitioner had not availed any credit amount carried forward to GST. The authorities were directed to complete the exercise within 12 weeks from the date of receipt of the order. – 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 – Rejected damaged paddy is classified under HSN 1006 10 90, not 1006 10 10, as it lacks characteristics of seed quality cereal crop and is unfit for human consumption. The exemption under S.No.70 of N/N. 02/2017-Central Tax (Rate) for rice (other than pre-packaged and labelled) is inapplicable as rejected damaged paddy has lost its food quality and human consumption value, being used for industrial usage or cattle feed. It fails to meet the criteria of being fit for human consumption required for the exemption. Therefore, rejected damaged paddy is taxable and does not qualify for the exemption. – 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 matter pertains to the classification and applicable GST rate for a Natural Fibre Composite board manufactured by the applicant. The board comprises natural fibre, calcium carbonate, recycling waste, processing aids, and PVC resin as a binding agent. The issue revolves around whether the product should be classified under Chapter 44 as wood and articles of wood, attracting a 12% GST rate, or under a different classification with a different rate. The Authority held that the product is a fibreboard, classifiable under CTH 441193 as 'Others', since it is not a Medium Density Fibreboard. The applicable GST rate for rice husk boards or fibreboards manufactured from agricultural crop residues, irrespective of the chapter classification, is 6% CGST and 6% SGST. The individual properties of the product may further determine the classification. – 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's services related to a naval vessel do not qualify as “Maintenance, repair or overhaul services” (MRO services) under Entry 25(ib) of Notification No. 11/2017 Central Tax (Rate) dated 28.06.2017 as amended by Notification No. 02/2021-Central Tax (rate) dated 02.06.2021. The services provided by the applicant, while related to a naval vessel, do not primarily constitute maintenance, repair, or overhaul in the conventional sense. Instead, they appear to be in the nature of upgradation or renovation works, involving supply and installation of goods. There is no specific maintenance agreement between the applicant and the Naval Dockyard, and the scope of work primarily involves up gradation and installation activities rather than repair or maintenance of existing equipment. The tender work rendered by the applicant does not fall under the scope of the concessional rate of tax provided in the amended 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 – This legal case deals with the applicability of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the export of pre-packaged and labelled frozen shrimps. The key points are: According to the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and rules, if the inner packaging is printed with a pre-determined quantity, it is considered a 'pre-packaged and labelled' commodity for retail sale, regardless of whether the outer packaging is printed or not. Consequently, the inner packaging of shrimps ranging from 250 grams to 2 kilograms falls under the 'pre-packaged and labelled' category and is liable for GST. The supply of shrimps in pouches or boxes up to 25kg, which are duly pre-packaged and labelled as per the Legal Metrology Act, is a taxable event and not an exempted or nil-rated supply. Where the quantity involved is 25kg or less for specified commodities like shrimps (HSN 0306), which are pre-packed, they are covered under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and rules. Therefore, GST at 5% is applicable on the supply of 'pre-packaged and labelled' shrimps up to 25kg, irrespective of whether it is for domestic supply or export, as long as they are specified pre-pack. – 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 – Determination of whether an outward supply of goods procured by the applicant from an Indian company undergoing liquidation can be considered a zero-rated supply under GST, allowing export without payment of tax against a Letter of Undertaking (LUT). The key points are: The place of supply is within India as the goods are delivered to the applicant's premises in India. The applicant lacks GST registration in India, and the transaction does not qualify as an export of goods under GST law. Consequently, the transaction cannot be treated as a zero-rated supply under the GST Act, 2017, precluding the applicant from exporting the goods without paying tax against an LUT. – 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 – This case pertains to the release of seized cash. The cash was found at the petitioner's office premises, and due to the lack of satisfactory evidence regarding its source, it was seized by the authorities. The High Court directed the respondents to remit the seized cash amount, along with the accrued interest, to the petitioner's bank account forthwith, as the cash was kept in a fixed deposit account by the respondents. The petition was 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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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – Impugned show cause notice reproduced provisions of Section 29(2)(e) without specifying alleged fraud, misstatement or suppression of facts by petitioner. Cancellation order passed in violation of principles of natural justice. Instead of setting aside cancellation order, order rejecting revocation application set aside to provide opportunity to respond to allegations. Petition disposed. – 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 – Petitioner deposited amount under alleged coercion and protest, claiming inadmissible Input Tax Credit availed. Respondent disputed coercion, stating voluntary deposit. Court observed deposits not made during raid or custody, but under alleged threat of cancellation of registration. Petitioner could have availed remedies against such threats. Court deemed enquiry into coercion or voluntary deposit unnecessary, noting petitioner can seek refund if excess tax deposited, in accordance with law. 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 – The case pertains to recovery of arrears of tax for Assessment Years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 due to non-filing of returns. The petitioner had previously suffered Assessment Orders u/s 62 of the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, erroneously mentioned as Section 63. The Finance Act, 2024 introduced amendments incorporating Sections 16(5) and 16(6) in the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, with similar amendments expected in the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. As per the Supreme Court's decision in FORMICA INDIA DIVISION VERSUS COLLECTOR OF CENTRAL EXCISE, once tax is demanded, the benefit of Input Tax Credit must be granted. Consequently, the Impugned Recovery Notices were set aside, and the case was remitted for a fresh order, with the petition 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 – The High Court partly allowed the challenge to the assessment order passed by the second respondent for the Assessment Year 2017-2018. The Court quashed the impugned Assessment Order for violating principles of natural justice and lack of jurisdiction. It remitted the case to the respondents to pass a fresh order, subject to conditions: the petitioner shall deposit 10% of the disputed tax of Rs. 31,56,386/- within six weeks, and file a detailed reply to the quashed Assessment Order, treated as an addendum to the Show Cause Notice dated 11.02.2021, within thirty days. The petition was 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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Case-Laws – GST – Highlights – The court found that the factual position was not in dispute. The authority made assessments for the financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19 based on an intelligence report. However, for the period from October 2017 to March 2018, the Adjudicating Authority passed an order after providing three opportunities to the petitioner, who did not participate in the proceedings. The petitioner's request letter to the authority to consider the matter cannot be construed as participation. The petitioner should have informed the authority about the overlapping amount, which the authority could have considered. The court held that the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority under Annexure-5 cannot be sustained in law and quashed it. The matter was remitted back to the Adjudicating Authority for rehearing and passing an appropriate order in accordance with law by giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties. – 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 Additional Director of GST Intelligence was competent to issue the communication demanding payment, rejecting the petitioner's contention that only an Assistant Commissioner could issue such a notice. The court relied on a circular permitting Central Tax Officers of Audit Commissionerates and Directorate General of GST to issue show-cause notices. The impugned communication was not a show-cause notice but merely an intimation to pay up, failing which a show-cause notice u/s 74(1) would be issued, for which the Additional Director was competent. The court found no reason to interfere with the communication and dismissed 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 – In a case concerning the notice issued u/s 74 of the OGST Act for testing fly ash bricks, the High Court held that since the components of fly ash bricks are under challenge, it is not inclined to interfere with the notice at this stage. The petitioner was advised to raise objections and provide a comprehensive reply to the show cause notice regarding verification of fly ash bricks and utilization of raw materials. The Court stated that if the petitioner responds accordingly, the authority can take necessary steps as per law. The Court refrained from expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, disposing of the writ 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 – Dismissal of an appeal by the appellate authority due to procedural defects, including the failure to submit a Board Resolution appointing the authorized signatory, the non-mentioning of the signatory's name, delay in filing the appeal, and incorrect mode of pre-deposit payment. The High Court held that the appellant was not given an opportunity to rectify these defects, which are minor procedural lapses. Relying on precedents, the court emphasized that justice cannot be denied for failure to comply with procedures without allowing the appellant to rectify the defects. The court also addressed the issue of pre-deposit payment through DRC-03, citing a previous case where the High Court directed the concerned authority to issue clarification on this industry-wide issue. Consequently, the High Court quashed the appellate order and remanded the matter for de novo adjudication by the appellate authority. – 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 petitioner's claim for refund of tax paid on reverse charge basis on ocean freight along with interest was rejected. The Court held that the Input Tax Credit availed by the assessee under GST Acts and rules would entitle utilization for discharging tax liability. The respondent should have examined this aspect before sanctioning the refund claim. Merely paying tax does not entitle the petitioner to refund, as the issue was revenue neutral. The amount paid by the petitioner on ocean freight would have been availed as Input Tax Credit and utilized. Therefore, the petitioner was not entitled to refund claim or interest. However, the rights accrued to the petitioner need not be disturbed. The petitioner's prayer shows greediness and taking undue advantage of Court proceedings, despite not suffering any prejudice. Only importers who paid IGST on ocean freight charges on reverse charge basis and were not liable can be said to have been prejudiced. Under these circumstances, there was no case for granting relief to the petitioner. The Court dismissed the petition, finding no reasons to interfere with the impugned order. – 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 violated due to vague summary notice merely citing risk of excess ITC availed by petitioner on account of GSTR mismatch. Order u/s 73 of CGST Act set aside as proper officer failed to consider detailed replies with supporting documents filed by petitioner, merely stating they were unsatisfactory without application of mind. Reference to audit observation erroneous as no audit conducted u/s 65. Impugned order quashed, show cause notice remitted to proper officer for re-adjudication. Petition disposed of by 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 – The petition raised issues regarding the maintainability of the appeal u/s 107 of the UPGST Act, 2017, violation of Section 75(4) of the Act, and denial of opportunity for personal hearing, amounting to a violation of principles of natural justice. The Court held that the impugned order was passed without fixing any date or issuing further notice for another hearing date, rendering it an ex parte order. Relying on a previous judgment, the Court remitted the matter to the Deputy Commissioner to pass a fresh order after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, thereby disposing of the petition 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 – Pursuant to Section 83(2) of the CGST Act, the provisional attachment order dated 27.01.2022 attaching the petitioner's Bank Account No. 5318491050161006 with Yes Bank Ltd. has ceased to have effect after one year from its issuance. The High Court held that the provisional attachment has lapsed and directed the respondent bank to forthwith permit operation of the said bank account without imposing any embargo based solely on the provisional attachment order. 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 – The petitioners failed to reflect the remittance of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in their GSTR returns due to technical reasons, and there was a lack of clear proof of payment of consideration and tax towards the inward supply. The court granted liberty to the petitioners to claim the benefit of the relevant circulars, namely, Circular No. 183/15/2022-GST dated 27.12.2022 and Circular No. 193/05/2023-GST dated 17.07.2023, within one month before the appropriate authority. The authority shall examine the claim of the individual dealer and process the claim accordingly, following the reasoning, observations, and conclusions recorded in the cited judgment and connected matters. – 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 case involves a violation of the principles of natural justice. There was a failure to provide a proper opportunity for a hearing before passing an adverse order u/s 74 of the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017. The court observed that each monthly return filed is separate, and a distinct order can be passed for assessment or penalty, even if the parties, invoices, or ITC claimed appear to be the same. The High Court dismissed the writ petition as misconceived. – 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 language of Section 83(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 is mandatory and must be followed as it has penal consequences. The impugned order u/s 83(1) should indicate the reasons that weighed with the Commissioner to form an opinion for provisional attachment to protect government revenue interests. Passing an order without recording reasons violates natural justice principles. The matter was remitted to the Commissioner to record reasons in writing for forming such an opinion if deemed fit, failing which the impugned orders cannot be sustained. 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 – The petitioner contested the levy of interest, claiming tax liability was paid from the credit ledger, precluding interest charges. However, the court observed factual issues requiring detailed scrutiny of records. The petitioner failed to annex the response to the show-cause notice, hindering the court's ability to delve into merits. The statute provides for appellate remedies, with the first appellate authority being functional, albeit the Appellate Tribunal is yet to be constituted. Considering the availability of statutory appellate mechanisms and the need for factual examination, the High Court dismissed the writ 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 petitioner challenged the order and summary order alleging discrepancies between GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and excess availment of Input Tax Credit (ITC). The petitioner agreed to pay 10% of the disputed tax to file reply/objections with supporting documents. The High Court set aside the impugned orders and remanded the matter for fresh consideration, subject to the petitioner paying 10% of the disputed tax within four weeks. The petition was disposed of 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 – Petitioner challenged denial of input tax credit (ITC) on manpower supply services received during 2017-18 to 2022-23, citing Circular No. 211/5/2024-GST. Court held petitioner entitled to ITC and cannot be deprived or liable for interest due to belated claim, as per circular. Circular supports petitioner's claim, binding on respondents as per KP Varghese judgment. However, as circular issued during pendency, respondent didn't have its benefit earlier. Petition disposed, directing respondent to consider petitioner's objections within three weeks, bearing in mind circular and pass orders accordingly. Petitioner granted liberty to file objections to show cause notice. – TMI Updates – Highlights, quick notes, marquee, annotation, news, alerts Tax Management India – taxmanagementindia – taxmanagement – taxmanagementindia.com – TMI – TaxTMI – TMITax

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