Interest on a delayed GST refund is calculated from the date of the original application, not from the date of a later appellate order. Issue When a GST refund is initially rejected by the adjudicating authority but is later sanctioned upon a successful appeal, from what date does the 60-day interest-free period for paying the… Read More »
Separate GST Registration Mandatory for Importers with Out-of-State Warehouses The article clarifies that importers who store their goods in warehouses located in states other than their primary state of GST registration are mandated to obtain separate GST registration in each of those states. Key Implication of the Rule Distinct Business Establishment: Under the Goods and… Read More »
Amazon Reports 60% Growth in 2-Wheeler Sales Driven by GST Benefits Amazon witnessed a substantial surge in the retail sale of two-wheelers on its platform, with growth reaching 60% following the GST rate rationalization. Key Drivers of the Sales Surge Significant Growth Metric: The e-commerce giant reported a massive 60% year-on-year (YoY) growth in the… Read More »
Bail Rejected for Chartered Accountant in GST Evasion Case The article reports that the bail application of a Chartered Accountant (CA) accused in a Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion case has been rejected by the relevant court. Key Grounds for Rejection Severity of the Offense: The court denied bail primarily due to the serious… Read More »
GST Rate Cut: Andhra Pradesh Minister Calls It a “Revolutionary Step” to Boost Economy The Excise Minister of Andhra Pradesh praised the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization as a “revolutionary step” by the Central Government, anticipating a significant boost to the economy. Minister’s Perspective on Economic Impact Boost to Consumption: The Minister… Read More »
Judicial Backlog Crisis: ₹6.85 Lakh Crore Pending in Tax Tribunals Chief Justice B.R. Gavai revealed a massive crisis in tax litigation, stating that cases involving disputed tax demands totaling an estimated ₹6.85 lakh crore are currently pending resolution across various tax tribunals in India. Key Points of the CJI’s Statement Scale of the Pending Demand:… Read More »
“GST Without ITC” Hinders Affordability in Tourism Sector: FHRAI The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has raised concerns that the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization for the tourism sector—specifically the structure of GST without Input Tax Credit (ITC)—is counterproductive and negatively impacts affordability and accessibility. The Core… Read More »
Relief for Taxpayers: ITAT Quashes ₹1 Crore Tax Demand Based on TDS Mismatch The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai Bench, ruled that a huge tax demand cannot be raised against a taxpayer merely because of a mismatch in the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) reflected in Form 26AS if the taxpayer presents satisfactory evidence… Read More »
GST Reforms Drive Economic Surge in Puducherry: Vehicle Sales Up 35%, FMCG Up 15% The article highlights the significant immediate positive impact of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization (GST 2.0) on the economy of Puducherry, specifically in the automotive and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors. Key Economic Surge Indicators Automobile Sector:… Read More »
Infosys Contests ₹415 Crore DGGI Notice: No Tax Demand Raised Yet Infosys Ltd. clarified that the recent communication from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) concerning ₹415 crore is a Show Cause Notice (SCN), which is a proposal to raise a tax demand, not a final tax demand order itself. The company has taken… Read More »