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Petition dismissed as not maintainable; held collateral delay attempt, mala fide; petitioner ordered to pay Rs.2,00,000 costs
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The HC dismissed the petition as not maintainable and awarded costs of Rs.2,00,000 payable by the petitioner to the respondent within four weeks. The court held the claim for release/provision of originals seized during searches was impermissible because identical relief had already been granted by the Apex Court and there is no allegation of non-compliance nor any fresh cause of action. The petition was characterised as a collateral attempt to delay adjudication; reliance on statutory-document preparation by officers was rejected. The court noted the respondents had relied on statements of eleven witnesses, all produced in adjudication and already cross-examined by the petitioner, and found the petition misconceived and filed with mala fides.
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IGST cannot be separately levied on service element of composite supply when goods component already taxed – show cause quashed
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HC allowed the writ petition and quashed the show cause notice issued by the revenue officer, holding that levy of IGST on a service component is impermissible where IGST has already been concomitantly imposed on the goods component of a composite supply. The HC, following the SC precedent, concluded that a tax treated by legislation as part of the composite supply of goods cannot be separately taxed as a supply of service. Consequentially, declarations under the specified entries were held invalid to the extent they sought to impose IGST on the service element, and the impugned notice dated 15.12.2021 was set aside.
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Writ under Article 226 dismissed for excess ITC where suppliers' GSTR-1s not proven and procedural delay found
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The HC dismissed the writ petition under Article 226 for excess availment of Input Tax Credit where the petitioner failed to establish that suppliers filed requisite GSTR-1 for March 2019 and where no procedural infirmity in the impugned demand order was demonstrated. The Court found undue delay in institution and numbering of the petition, noting it was presented on 07.08.2025 but numbered only on 13.10.2025, and observed the petition was filed on the last day for seeking condonation of delay in appeal. Dismissal was without prejudice to the petitioner's liberty to file an appeal within 15 days, with no pre-deposit required as the assessed tax had already been paid.
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Quashing consolidated show-cause notices that clubbed multiple years, holding demands must respect Sections 73 and 74 CGST Act.
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The HC quashed consolidated show-cause notices issued by Respondent No.2 that clubbed multiple financial years for demand of GST and reversal of alleged ineligible ITC, holding such consolidation to be without jurisdiction and a judicial overreach. The court reaffirmed the statutory limitation scheme under the CGST Act, 2017 – tax periods are tied to returns (monthly or annual) and demands must respect the time limits in Sections 73 and 74 – so SCNs must be framed with reference to discrete financial years. Prior observations by a coordinate bench were noted but the HC granted the petition and set aside the impugned consolidated notices.
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Transactions are composite supply under section 2(30) CGST; principal supply photographic printing services determine tax under section 8
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The HC held that the transactions constitute a composite supply under section 2(30) of the CGST Act, with the predominant element being a supply of services (photographic printing/processing) rather than transfer of goods; title to the digital images remains with the customers and the paper/ink are ancillary. Consequently, tax liability is determined by the principal supply (printing services) under section 8, and the proceedings against the anonymous petitioners were upheld and the petition dismissed. The Court declined to interfere with the impugned assessments, while noting that the petitioners remain free to pursue any available statutory remedies against tax assessments.
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Advance ruling application dismissed as inadmissible for non-disclosure and pending investigation on output tax and input credit
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The AAR dismissed the applicant's advance ruling application as inadmissible and rejected it on grounds that an investigation and antecedent show-cause proceedings by the revenue investigation unit were pending on the same questions, and the applicant failed to disclose issuance of the SCN, amounting to suppression of material facts. Under the statutory scheme governing advance rulings, the Authority will not admit matters already the subject of proceedings in the applicant's case; non-disclosure demonstrated lack of candour and disentitled the applicant to relief. Consequently, the application regarding levy of output tax and entitlement to input tax credit for outward transportation services was refused.
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PM Modi lauds Andhra govt, IT Minister Nara Lokesh for GST savings campaign
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Dated:- 16-10-2025
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Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Andhra Pradesh government and IT Minister Nara Lokesh for the successful 'Super GST Super Savings' campaign.
The GST Council recently approved a complete overhaul of the goods and services tax regime, slashing tax on several common use items, from hair oil to corn flakes and personal health

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Andhra reaping incremental benefits through 'double engine' govt: CM Naidu
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Dated:- 16-10-2025
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Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 16 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the state is reaping incremental benefits with the “double engine sarkar” (govt) of the NDA.
Addressing the 'Super GST Super Savings' public meeting attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kurnool, the chief minister noted that Andhra Pradesh is attracting the highest investments with the cooperation of PM Modi.
Referring to the savings accruing to people through the recent GST rejig, the CM said this is just the beginning as they will see many more benefits flowing through in the future.
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of Andhra Pradesh made “super savings through Super Six (welfare) schemes and Super GST”.
Naidu told the PM that over 98,000 events were held in the southern state on GST reforms and promised to continue them beyond the Diwali festival.
Congratulating PM Modi for completing 25 years in office, Naidu reiterated that he is the right leader in the right place at the right time.
Naidu said India is very fortunate to have him (Modi) as the PM, who is working without rest or break, recalling his association with several other PMs.
He further said India commands respect globally, thanks to PM Modi.
Naidu also exuded confidence that India will emerge as the number one country by 2047 to become a superpower.
With the efforts of the PM, India

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CBI arrests Superintendent, CGST & Central Excise, Nashik while accepting a Bribe of Rs 5 lakh Cash of Rs. 19 Lakh Recovered during searches
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Dated:- 16-10-2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Superintendent, CGST & Central Excise, Nashik  Commissionerate, Nashik while accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from the complainant.
 CBI registered the instant case on 14.10.2025 against the said accused on allegations that the accused initially demanded undu

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PM to inaugurate, lay foundation stone for projects worth Rs 13,430 cr in Andhra
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Dated:- 16-10-2025
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Amaravati, Oct 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Andhra Pradesh on Thursday and participate in a host of programmes. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 13,430 crore.
The projects span across key sectors such as industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing, and petroleum and natural gas.
He will also participate in the “Super GST Super Savings” event in Kurnool.
Narendra Modi, in a post on X on Wednesday, said, “I will pray at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Srisailam,” on October 16.
“After that, I will be in Kurnool, where development projects worth over Rs 13,400 crores would be inaugurated or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover sectors like power, railways, petroleum, defence, industries and more,” the prime minister said.
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l Area in Kadapa, with a total investment of over Rs 4,920 crore.
Jointly developed by the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust (NICDIT) and Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (APIIC), these modern multi-sectoral industrial hubs feature plug-and-play infrastructure and a walk-to-work concept.
These hubs are expected to attract Rs 21,000 crore in investments and generate approximately one lakh jobs, bolstering industrial development and global competitiveness in the Rayalaseema region of the southern state.
PM will also lay the foundation stone for the six-lane greenfield highway from Sabbavaram to Sheelanagar at a cost of over Rs 960 crore. This project aims to ease congestion in the port city of Visakhapatnam and facilitate trade and employment.
Further, PM will inaugurate the four-laning of Pileru-Kalur section road, widening from Kadapa – Nellore border to CS Puram and the four-lane Rail over Bridge (ROB) between Gudivada and Nu

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t Nimmaluru, Krishna district, established by Bharat Electronics Limited at an investment of around Rs 360 crore. During his recent visit to New Delhi, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu extended the invitation to PM Modi for “Super GST – Super Savings” programme.
The GST Council recently approved a complete overhaul of the goods and services tax regime, slashing tax on several common use items, from hair oil to corn flakes and personal health and life insurance policies and umpteen others.
“The upcoming Super GST Super Savings event in Kurnool will celebrate the people's enthusiasm and appreciation for this forward-looking initiative, and I had the privilege of inviting him (PM Modi) to grace this event with his presence,” said Naidu in a recent social media post.
According to the TDP supremo, PM Modi will explain the benefits of the GST reforms to the people.
Naidu recently directed officials to make arrangements for the PM to lay the foundation for 'Drone City' as part of his vi

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Third-party disclosure demands require mandatory Section 11 compliance; Sections 8(1)(j) and 11 read conjunctively; Section 158(1) not absolute
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The HC dismissed the writ petition, holding that disclosure requests implicating third-party information require mandatory compliance with Section 11 of the RTI Act and that Sections 8 and 11 must be read conjunctively; information prima facie constituting personal or confidential third-party data attracts the protections of Section 8(1)(j) unless the proviso (demonstrable larger public interest) is satisfied. The court further found Section 158(1) of the GST Act does not automatically preclude RTI disclosure but, on the facts, the Petitioner failed to establish prima facie large-scale fraud or sufficient public interest to override confidentiality, so GST returns were rightly withheld and the petition was dismissed.
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Challenge to rectification order partly allowed; demand set aside for turnover-based GST on combo packs; pre-deposit limited to B2B/B2C amounts
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The HC allowed the challenge to the rectification order in part and set aside the impugned demand insofar as it was computed on total turnover without reasoning; it held the Adjudicating Authority erred by imposing GST on aggregate turnover of combo packs despite available delineation of B2B and B2C sales. The Court found breach of natural justice and procedural infirmity in levying differential tax and multiple penalties. The petitioner was directed to seek the statutory appellate remedy, with any pre-deposit to be calculated and paid only in respect of amounts attributable separately to B2B and B2C sales for each financial year. Petition disposed.
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Challenge to rectification order partly allowed; demand set aside for turnover-based GST on combo packs; pre-deposit limited to B2B/B2C amounts
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The HC allowed the challenge to the rectification order in part and set aside the impugned demand insofar as it was computed on total turnover without reasoning; it held the Adjudicating Authority erred by imposing GST on aggregate turnover of combo packs despite available delineation of B2B and B2C sales. The Court found breach of natural justice and procedural infirmity in levying differential tax and multiple penalties. The petitioner was directed to seek the statutory appellate remedy, with any pre-deposit to be calculated and paid only in respect of amounts attributable separately to B2B and B2C sales for each financial year. Petition disposed.
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GST registration revived conditionally upon full tax, interest, late fee and penalty payment; s.30 and s.107 time bars
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The HC set aside the cancellation order dated 17.6.2023 and directed respondents to revive the petitioner's GST registration to its original status and number, subject to payment of the entire tax liability for the relevant period together with interest, late fee and penalty, to be deposited by 15.11.2025 via a portal respondents shall provide. The court held the petitioner was in default, did not seek revocation under s.30 or file an appeal under s.107 within prescribed time, and that the appellate authority lacks jurisdiction to condone delay beyond the statutory outer limit (three months plus one month). Petition dismissed as disposed after issuing the revival direction conditional on payment.
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Writ petition dismissed as premature; no order to restore blocked electronic input tax credit pending ongoing investigation
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HC dismissed the writ petition as misconceived and premature, declining to exercise extraordinary jurisdiction where statutory authorities remain seised of ongoing investigation into transactions between the petitioner and the named suppliers. The court refused to make factual findings or to issue a mandamus directing unblocking of the electronic credit ledger, noting the blocking is confined to specified ITC claims and that no prejudice to the petitioner during the DGGI investigation was demonstrated. Absent final adjudication by the competent authority, the HC refused to usurp fact-finding functions and dismissed the petition without ordering restoration of the blocked input tax credit.
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Natural justice and GST portal service contested; time limits for condonation are inflexible, appeals decided on merits after deposit
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The HC held that principles of natural justice and valid service via the common GST portal were contested, but statutory time limits for condonation of delay are inflexible and appeal authorities cannot remit matters to the adjudicating authority; they may decide only on merits once delay is condoned. The court set aside the impugned order subject to the anonymized petitioner depositing Rs. 1,00,000/- lacs within one month; upon such deposit the impugned order shall stand suspended and the petitioner must file its reply within two weeks. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly, with the court reiterating that an appeal rejected as time-barred may reflect only refusal of condonation.
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Service beyond prescribed period under s.73(2) read with s.73(10) CGST Act renders SCN prima facie time-barred; interim stay granted
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The HC found that the SCN was served on the authorized registered email beyond the prescribed period under s.73(2) read with s.73(10) CGST Act and that the adjudicating authority failed to consider the majority of the Petitioner's submissions and disregarded relevant precedent, thereby breaching principles of natural justice. The Court noted the Department knew the authorized email had changed and that service on the new address occurred after the limitation period, rendering the SCN prima facie time-barred. The Petitioner established a strong prima facie case for interim relief; the operation of the impugned order was stayed pending admission, and the matter was adjourned to 20 Nov 2025.
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Assessment quashed; matter remitted for de novo GST adjudication – petitioner to deposit 25% in 30 days and file DRC-01 reply
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The HC quashed the impugned assessment order dated 22.04.2024 and remitted the matter to the Respondent for fresh adjudication de novo. The Petitioner must, within 30 days of receipt of this order, deposit 25% of the disputed tax in cash from its Electronic Cash Register and file a substantive reply to the Show Cause Notice in GST DRC-01 dated 08.12.2023, with supporting documents, treating the impugned assessment as an addendum to that SCN. Upon such compliance, the Respondent is directed to pass a fresh order on merits and in accordance with law expeditiously and preferably within three months. The petition is disposed of.
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Import IGST paid via TR-6 not admissible for ITC; re-assessed bill of entry may permit ITC under s.16(4) and s.20
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The AAAR dismissed the appeal and held that import IGST paid via TR-6 challan is not an admissible document for claiming ITC because a TR-6 is a Treasury payment instrument and not a “bill of entry or any similar document” prescribed under the Customs Act or rules; consequently TR-6 (alone or read with SVB orders/letters) cannot support ITC. A re-assessed bill of entry, however, constitutes a prescribed document under r.36(1)(d) and thus may permit ITC, but such availment is governed by the time-bar in s.16(4) CGST, applied to IGST claims by s.20 IGST Act mutatis mutandis. Appeal dismissed.
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Removal of Notification cl.3(vi) ends 12% concessional GST; works and O&M composite contracts taxed at 18% from 01.01.2022
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AAR held that the Applicant and the Counterparty do not qualify as a Union territory or a local authority for GST purposes. Contracts initially fell under Notification cl. 3(vi) attracting concessional GST at 12%. Notification amendments effective 01.01.2022 removed governmental authorities/entities from cl. 3(vi), and cl. 3(vi) was omitted w.e.f. 18.07.2022, abolishing the concessional category. Consequently, works contract services supplied by the Applicant to the Counterparty are chargeable under the residual rate provision (cl. 3(xii)), attracting GST at 18% with effect from 01.01.2022 (and clearly from 18.07.2022). Operation and maintenance services furnished as part of installation and commissioning constitute a composite works contract and thus attract GST at 18% from the stated dates.
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Applicant performing statutory pollution-control functions qualifies as Governmental/Local Authority; licensing fees exempt from GST under municipal-functions notification
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AAR held that the applicant, constituted and performing statutory pollution-control functions, qualifies as a “Governmental Authority/Local Authority” under the GST statutory scheme and notification framework, and that its licensing/consent/registration fees relate to functions akin to those entrusted to municipalities under Article 243W of the Constitution (eg, environmental protection, sanitation, solid waste management). Consequently, such services fall within the exemption under the relevant GST notification for services provided by a Governmental/Local Authority in relation to municipal functions. The result: amounts collected by the applicant for grant of licences/consents/registrations are not leviable to GST and no tax liability arises on those receipts.
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Tax officer caught taking Rs 5 lakh bribe in Nashik by CBI
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Dated:- 16-10-2025
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New Delhi, Oct 15 (PTI) The CBI has arrested a tax officer posted in Nashik Commissionerate for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh from a representative of a private firm, an official said on Wednesday.  According to the CBI, the Superintendent, CGST & Central Excise, Hari Prakash Sharma, had demanded a bribe of Rs 50 lakh in exchange for not taking any legal action against the businessman i

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Centre's hyper propaganda for meagre tax cut after collecting Rs 55 lakh crore GST: YS Sharmila
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Dated:- 15-10-2025
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Amaravati, Oct 15 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila on Wednesday accused the NDA government at the Centre of collecting over Rs 55 lakh crore GST between 2017-18 and 2024-25, but resorting to 'hyper propaganda' after slashing the indirect taxes by a pittance.
Sharmila's comments come at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the 'Super GSTSuper Savings' programme in Kurnool on October 16.
The GST Council recently approved a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax regime, slashing tax on several common-use items, from hair oil to corn flakes and

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are spending from the exchequer to praise Narendra Modi.
Observing that the GST reforms will only extend a temporary benefit of Rs 8,000 crore to the people of the southern state, Sharmila highlighted that only 'special category status' will do justice to Andhra Pradesh and not GST celebrations.
Terming 'special category status' as the panacea, she claimed that it will offer massive tax incentives, provide jobs to unemployed people in lakhs.
Criticising PM Modi for allegedly failing to keep up his promise of granting 'special category status' to Andhra Pradesh for 10 years, made in Tirupati, Shamila alleged that the former is 'dodging' this matter every time he visits the state.
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Exemption of GST on Individual Life & Health Insurance: Impact on New vs. Existing Policies
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Dated:- 15-10-2025
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New Delhi [India], October 9: The Central Government’s announcement exempting GST on insurance premiums from September 22, 2025, has sparked widespread interest. For many, this reform is expected to make both individual life and health insurance more affordable by lowering premium costs. But how this change plays out — especially for new policy buyers versus existing policyholders — depends on a few key factors. Let’s explore how this development could impact different policyholders, what you should expect, and why the savings may vary.
How the GST Reform Changes Premium Dynamics Up to September 21, 2025, insurance premiums attracted 18% GST, which was added directly to what policyholders pay. From September 22, 2025, GST has been exempted on individual life and health insurance, making premiums appear lighter.
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mium upfront.
• Regular premium policies – Future instalments post September 22, 2025, are to be billed without GST, meaning reduced outflow from upcoming due dates.
• Single premium policies – If premiums were already paid upfront with GST, these may not benefit from retrospective changes, as past GST can’t be refunded.
• Renewals – Policies renewing after September 22, 2025, may enjoy lower payable amounts, offering relief for long-term holders.
This means ongoing policies will still gain, though the degree of benefit depends on the premium payment mode.
Why Savings May Differ and What Really Decides the Reduction While this reform is encouraging, itÂ’s important to note that the actual premium cut may not match the full 18% GST component. The reason lies in how insurers currently manage taxes.
Until now, with 18% GST on insurance premiums, insurers were able to claim Input Tax Credit (ITC) paid on expenses such as distribution, administration, and services. This effective

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nto reduced outflows and greater affordability.
While the exact benefit may vary due to ineligibility of ITC on expenses incurred, one thing is clear — insurance is set to become more cost-effective, making financial protection more accessible to households across India.
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Smart GST Reforms in Recycling Can Unlock ?1.82 Lakh Crore for BharatÂ’s Circular Economy Story: CSE Study Report
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Dated:- 15-10-2025
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NEW DELHI, October 14th: Uncollected Goods and Services Tax from informal recycling supply chains totaled ?65,300 crore in 2024-25, more than double the ?30,900 crore collected from formal sector operations, according to a Centre for Science and Environment report released Monday.
The gap could widen to ?1.73 lakh crore by 2035 under current conditions, the 'Relax the Tax' study projects, with formal collections reaching only ?86,700 crore against total estimated tax value of ?2.60 lakh crore in India's ?5 lakh crore recycling economy.
The report, available at cseindia.org/relax-the-tax-12819, estimates that approximately 95 per cent of paper and glass, 80 per cent of plastics, 90 per cent of e-waste, and 65 per cent of metals flow through informal chains where GST is not collected. The informal sector includes ragpickers, small dea

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bility shifts to the last visible entity in the supply chain-typically the formal recycler.
With scrap materials currently taxed at 18 per cent GST, the same rate as many finished goods, that spread makes paper-only trades attractive higher up the chain and pushes compliance risk toward the last visible, solvent entity-the recycler, according to the report. Much of India's plastic and other scrap originates from unorganized chains: ragpickers to small dealers to medium aggregators to major dealers, with GST typically entering only at the last leg when a major dealer invoices a recycler.
The report examines two policy scenarios that industry associations have referenced in their representations to government. The first involves Reverse Charge Mechanism for scrap materials, where the recycler rather than the middleman pays GST directly to government, eliminating the input tax credit claim process. Under RCM, liability shifts to the documented buyer-the recycler-who pays GST directly

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challenges beyond the headline tax rates, the study states. These include consumption-to-business flows left outside the GST framework, misclassification of materials, refund processing friction, and rate mismatches that strand input tax credits.
Lenders evaluating project financing for recycling infrastructure cite unpredictable cash flows as a primary concern when legitimate buyers face legacy liabilities for upstream non-compliance, the report states. This affects underwriting decisions for capacity expansion across plastics, paper, metals, and e-waste processing facilities.
A clearer line of sight on tax and credits typically lowers underwriting friction for plastics recycling investments including hot-wash systems, near-infrared sorting equipment, and de-odor units that lift resin quality, the report notes. For paper recycling, investments include pulping and fiber-recovery upgrades to meet recycled-content targets. In metals recycling, delayed projects involve compact shears

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The report recommends linking GST benefits to verified Extended Producer Responsibility flows to ensure that tax benefits track real material movement, not just paper trails. It also suggests establishing Common Facility Centres so MSME recyclers can upgrade quality and compliance capabilities.
Additional recommendations include developing city-level transition plans to map informal chains and create formalization pathways, and providing worker recognition and social protection for ragpickers and waste collectors who form the foundation of India's recycling ecosystem.
Beyond fiscal impacts, the report states that a strengthened formal recycling sector contributes directly to India's climate goals. By keeping plastics, metals, and paper in circulation, recyclers reduce demand for virgin materials, lower carbon emissions, and foster a circular economy that can scale nationally, according to the study.
The report notes that smarter GST rules can help India recover more materials,

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