GST Articles

Defective Show Cause Notice, Yet Valid Proceedings: A Landmark Shift In GST Judicial Thinking

Posted by Raj Jaggi

10 April 2026 270 Views

Telangana High Court and Supreme Court rulings affirm that GST show-cause notices need not be perfectly drafted if taxpayers receive a fair opportunity to respond, reinforcing natural justice, procedural fairness, and limited judicial interference at the notice stage.

AI is a Tool, Not a Judge: Challenging AI-Generated Orders under GST Law

Posted by Vivek Jalan 10 April 2026 129 Views

Gujarat High Court warns against blind reliance on AI-generated citations in GST orders. Learn key implications, compliance steps, and how taxpayers can challenge flawed AI-based decisions effectively.

Rule 39(1) vs Section 20: ISD ITC Distribution Timing Gets Judicial Clarity

Posted by Vivek Jalan 09 April 2026 304 Views

Madras High Court in Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd vs Union of India clarifies ISD ITC distribution timing under GST. Learn when ITC becomes "available," same-month distribution expectations and a practical compliance checklist for taxpayers.

Regulation vs Business - The GST Boundary

Posted by Raj Jaggi

08 April 2026 230 Views

When Regulation Was Mistaken for a Service: The Beginning of a Landmark GST DisputeGST law, despite its wide scope, is built upon a few simple and fundamental p...

Success That Sustains: The Power Of A Balanced Life

Posted by Raj Jaggi

07 April 2026 145 Views

Discover the power of the 8-8-8 rule in redefining success beyond relentless hustle. Learn how GST professionals can achieve balance through focused work, quality sleep, and meaningful personal time without compromising productivity or well-being.

180 Days and the Interest Controversy: From date of availment or 181st day?

Posted by Raj Jaggi

06 April 2026 536 Views

The 180-day payment condition under Section 16(2) of the CGST Act mandates reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) with interest if supplier payments are delayed. Learn its scope, Rule 37 mechanism, interest implications and practical compliance strategies.

Fee Collection Vs Service Supply: A GST Conundrum

Posted by Raj Jaggi

04 April 2026 333 Views

When centralised fee collection meets decentralised training, GST raises a key question, who is the real supplier? Explore supplier identification, invoicing and ITC implications in this practical analysis.

Finalization of books under GST in March-April 2026 in light of Recent Developments

Posted by Vivek Jalan 04 April 2026 532 Views

GST books closure for March-April 2026 gains critical importance with GST 2.0 implementation. Explore key compliance checks including vendor KYC, ITC reconciliation, credit notes, GST rates, POS rules and refund strategies in this practical guide.

Uploading is Not Communication Under GST

Posted by Raj Jaggi

02 April 2026 209 Views

Allahabad High Court clarifies that mere uploading of GST notices on the portal does not amount to valid "communication" for limitation under Section 107, safeguarding taxpayers' right to appeal and reinforcing principles of natural justice in the digital tax regime.

Limitation Period Cannot Defeat Refund Of Statutory Pre-Deposit Under GST

Posted by Raj Jaggi

01 April 2026 665 Views

A Routine GST Dispute with Far-Reaching ConsequencesUnder the GST regime, the right to appeal is not entirely unconditional. A taxpayer who wishes to challenge ...