Insurance Supplies to SEZ: Retrospective Application of ‘Authorized Operations’ Amendment Challenged

By | May 5, 2026

Insurance Supplies to SEZ: Retrospective Application of ‘Authorized Operations’ Amendment Challenged Facts The Service: The petitioners (insurance companies) provided general insurance services to SEZ units between 2017 and September 2023. Zero-Rating: These supplies were initially treated as zero-rated under Section 16 of the IGST Act, as they were made to SEZ units. The Amendment: The… Read More »

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GST Exemption for Printing of Examination Papers Supplied to Universities

By | May 5, 2026

GST Exemption for Printing of Examination Papers Supplied to Universities Facts The Service: The applicant is a printing specialist engaged in providing printing services for examination papers to various universities. The Workflow: The universities provide the highly confidential content, quality standards, size specifications, and design formats. The applicant is strictly prohibited from deviating from these… Read More »

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Contribution of Leasehold Rights to LLP Against Profit-Sharing is a Taxable Supply

By | May 5, 2026

Contribution of Leasehold Rights to LLP Against Profit-Sharing is a Taxable Supply Facts The Asset: The applicant, Aryapride Hotel and Convention Private Limited, holds leasehold rights to one acre of land (leased from IDCO) intended for a Hotel-cum-Restaurant project. The Proposal: Upon completion of the construction, the applicant intends to form a Limited Liability Partnership… Read More »

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Important Income Tax Case Laws 29.04.2026

By | May 5, 2026

Important Income Tax Case Laws 29.04.2026 Relevant Act Section Case Law Title Citation Brief Summary Income Tax Sec 2(1A) Bombay Super Hybrid Seeds Ltd. v. DCIT/ACIT Click Here Seed Production: Income from hybrid seeds produced on leased land under company supervision is “Agricultural Income,” not business income. Income Tax Sec 2(22)(e) Ashwinikumar Ramkumar Poddar v.… Read More »

TDS on Immovable Property: Liability Arises on Total Consideration, Regardless of Payment Status

By | May 5, 2026

TDS on Immovable Property: Liability Arises on Total Consideration, Regardless of Payment Status Facts The Transaction: During AY 2018-19, the assessee purchased land for a total consideration of ₹4.81 crores. The Default: The assessee deducted TDS (under Section 194-IA) at 1% only on ₹1.43 crores, leaving a balance of ₹3.38 crores without tax deduction. Assessee’s… Read More »