The 55th GST Council Meeting, scheduled for 21 December 2024, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, is expected to focus on resolving critical tax issues, especially those related to the inverted duty structure…
Telangana GST Department Issues Guidelines for Issuing Orders and Show Cause Notices
The Telangana GST Department, through Circular No. CCT's Ref.No.LIV(2)/130/2024, dated October 07, 2024, has provided specific instructions to CTOs, AC(ST)s, and Adjudicating Officers on issuing orders and Show Cause Notices…
Bihar GST (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024 Passed by Voice Vote
The Bihar Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed by voice vote in the Bihar Assembly on Tuesday. The Bill now moves to the Bihar Legislative Council…
Madhya Pradesh Adopts Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for GST Registrations
The biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification system for new GST registrations is now available in Madhya Pradesh, adding to the list of 18 States/UTs where it has been rolled…
GSTR-3B Due Date Extended to November 30, 2024, for Taxpayers in Manipur
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), via Notification No. 29/2024–Central Tax dated November 27, 2024, has extended the due date for GSTR-3B filing for October 2024 to…
IGST Refund on Ocean Freight Allowed if Filed Post-Notification Struck Down
The Gujarat High Court, in H K Enterprise v. Union of India & Ors (R/Special Civil Application No. 14119 of 2024, dated November 27, 2024), ruled that refund applications for…
The GST Network (GSTN) has issued Advisory No. 553 on November 27, 2024, regarding authorised e-Invoice verification apps.
The advisory provides a consolidated document listing approved B2B e-Invoice verification apps, which taxpayers can refer to for the latest and most accurate information. Key Points: The advisory aims to…
GSTN Issues Advisory for Reporting TDS Deducted by Scrap Dealers (October 2024)
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) released Advisory No. 550 on November 26, 2024. This advisory addresses issues related to reporting Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) by scrap dealers…
Order Set Aside When GSTR-2A Input Tax Credit is Ignored
In the case of M/s. Oasys Cybernetics Private Limited v. State Tax Officer, Chennai (W.P. No. 16224 of 2024, decided on July 9, 2024), the Hon’ble Madras High Court ruled…
Empowerment of Additional/Joint Commissioners for DGGI Notices: Key Highlights
Notification OverviewNotification No. 27/2024-Central Tax, issued by the CBIC on November 25, 2024, amends Notification No. 02/2017-Central Tax. It empowers Additional and Joint Commissioners to adjudicate notices issued by officers…