Gujarat High Court Quashes Demand: Mandatory Specific Intimation of Hearing Date, Time, and Venue

By | February 3, 2026

Gujarat High Court Quashes Demand: Mandatory Specific Intimation of Hearing Date, Time, and Venue 1. The Core Dispute: Failure to Intimate Hearing Details The petitioner (Aarti Enterprise) challenged an adjudication order passed under Section 73 that confirmed a demand for short reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) under Section 17(2). The Cause of Delay: The… Read More »

Karnataka High Court Quashes Composite GST Notice: Multiple Years Cannot Be Clubbed

By | February 3, 2026

Karnataka High Court Quashes Composite GST Notice: Multiple Years Cannot Be Clubbed 1. The Core Dispute: “Bunching” of Multiple Tax Periods The petitioner challenged a comprehensive legal action by the GST Department, which included a single composite Show Cause Notice (SCN), an addendum, subsequent letters, and a final Order-in-Original. The Issue: The Department had clubbed… Read More »

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Composite GST Assessment Orders for Multiple Years Held Illegal

By | February 3, 2026

Andhra Pradesh High Court: Composite GST Assessment Orders for Multiple Years Held Illegal 1. The Core Dispute: “Bunching” of Financial Years The petitioner challenged a single, composite assessment order that covered a span of nearly five years (July 2017 to January 2022). The Issue: The Revenue issued a single Show Cause Notice (SCN) and followed… Read More »

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Supreme Court Conclusively Settles “Intermediary” Dispute for Education Consultants

By | February 3, 2026

Supreme Court Conclusively Settles “Intermediary” Dispute for Education Consultants 1. The Core Dispute: Agency vs. Independent Export The Revenue challenged the GST refund claims of Indian educational consultancies (like Global Opportunities and KC Overseas). The Revenue’s Stand: They argued that these consultants were “Intermediaries” under Section 2(13) of the IGST Act because they facilitated the… Read More »

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Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026. New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026 and also issues a Master Circular

By | February 3, 2026

Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026. New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026 and also issues a Master Circular New Rules will simplify procedures, enhance transparency, enable electronic and advance declarations and ensure smooth clearance New changes will allow enhanced general free allowance; transfer of residence benefits; special allowances for jewellery; new provisions for temporary… Read More »

Income Tax Department FAQs on Union Budget 2026-27 Proposals

By | February 2, 2026

Income Tax Department FAQs on Union Budget 2026-27 Proposals The Income Tax Department has released a detailed set of FAQs to explain the direct tax reforms proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27. These changes focus on simplifying compliance, reducing litigation, and promoting a trust-based tax ecosystem. 1. Key Reliefs & Simplifications Motor Vehicle Accident Claims:… Read More »

GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN VERTICAL SHARE OF DEVOLUTION AT 41 PERCENT

By | February 1, 2026

GOVERNMENT ACCEPTS 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN VERTICAL SHARE OF DEVOLUTION AT 41 PERCENT ₹1.4 lakh cr.  to BE GIVEN TO States as Finance Commission Grants for FY 2026-27 The Government has accepted the recommendation of the 16th Finance Commission to retain the vertical share of devolution at 41 percent. Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27… Read More »

DIVYANG KAUSHAL YOJANA TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING TO DIVYANGJAN IN IT, AVGC AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS

By | February 1, 2026

DIVYANG KAUSHAL YOJANA TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED TRAINING TO DIVYANGJAN IN IT, AVGC AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS DIVYANG SAHARA YOJANA TO SET UP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY MART AS MODERN RETAIL-STYLE CENTRES FOR DIVYANGJANS The Union Minster of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026-2027 in the Parliament today said that our vision… Read More »