Substantive Entitlement Over Technical Lacunae: Gujarat High Court Rules on Blocked IGST Refunds 1. The Core Dispute: Size Constraints and System Errors The assessee, an exporter, faced a series of technical hurdles while attempting to claim a refund of accumulated IGST from zero-rated supplies. Size Constraints: Due to the large volume of exports, shipping bills… Read More »
Notification regarding Health Security se National Security Cess Amendment Rules 2026 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 30th January, 2026 No. 02/2026 – HSNS CessG.S.R. 78(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 35 of the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025 (35 of 2025), the Central Government… Read More »
Advisory on Interest Collection and Related Enhancements in GSTR-3B Jan 30th, 2026 It is hereby informed that from January-2026 period onwards, few enhancements have been made in filing of GSTR-3B. For detailed advisory, kindly click on the link given below: https://tutorial.gst.gov.in/downloads/news/advisory_on_interest_calculator.pdf
IMPORTANT GST CASE LAWS 30.01.2026 Relevant Act Section Case Law Title Brief Summary Citation CGST Act, 2017 Section 56 Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. v. Addl. Comm. GST [Interest on Illegal Tax] Where IGST on ocean freight was refunded after being declared unconstitutional (Mohit Minerals), the assessee is entitled to 6% interest from the date of deposit… Read More »
Delayed Appeal Condoned Subject to Costs: The “Additional Notices” Tab Trap 1. The Core Dispute: Missing the Order on the GST Portal The assessee failed to file a statutory appeal within the prescribed limitation period against an adjudication order passed under Section 73. The Assessee’s Defense: They argued that the order was not visible in… Read More »
Detention Quashed: Misclassification is an Assessment Issue, Not a Ground for Section 129 Detention 1. The Core Dispute: Detention vs. Regular Assessment The Revenue intercepted a consignment of goods in transit. Although the goods were accompanied by all prescribed documents—including a valid tax invoice and e-way bill—the officer detained the goods under Section 129 of… Read More »
Exemplary Costs Imposed for Suppression of Facts: Abuse of Writ Jurisdiction Quashed 1. The Core Dispute: Suppression of Prior Litigation The petitioner approached the Gujarat High Court filing a writ petition to challenge an Appellate Order regarding the cancellation of their GST registration. The Hidden Fact: The petitioner had previously filed a writ petition for… Read More »
Andhra Pradesh High Court: State Liable for Stolen Seized Goods; Compensation Ordered for Police Negligence 1. The Core Dispute: Theft of Seized Assets in Police Custody The petitioner, a dealer in gold and silver bullion, was transporting 105 kgs of pure silver lumps and ₹2,05,000 in cash from Hyderabad to Salem. The assets were seized… Read More »
Revenue Must Pay Interest from Date of Payment: High Court Ruling on Ocean Freight IGST Refund 1. The Core Dispute: Beyond Statutory Deadlines The petitioner had paid Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on Ocean Freight under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM). Following the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Union of India v. Mohit Minerals… Read More »
Section 129 Proceedings Quashed: Mandatory Portal Uploading and Natural Justice Violations 1. The Core Dispute: Procedural Lapses in Transit Detention The petitioner’s conveyance and goods were intercepted and detained. While the petitioner paid the required tax and penalty to secure the release of the assets, the legal procedure for adjudication was not followed by the… Read More »