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CBI Arrests Central GST Superintendent for Taking Rs 5 Lakh Bribe to Reduce Tax Liability

26 December 2025 at 06:47

CBI has arrested a Central GST Superintendent in Mumbai while accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe to reduce tax liability. Unaccounted cash and property documents were recovered during searches.

Posted in GST | 1788 Views

Centre Revises GSTAT Recruitment Rules for Group C Employees

26 December 2025 at 06:47

The Finance Ministry has amended GST Appellate Tribunal Group C recruitment rules, lowering qualification for Stenographer Grade II and removing deputation for UDC posts.

Posted in GST | 483 Views

DGGI Vizag Busts Fake ITC Racket Involving Rs 27.07 Crore

25 December 2025 at 07:59

The DGGI Visakhapatnam Zonal Unit has detected a fake ITC network involving Rs 27.07 crore, arrested the key accused, and intensified action against GST evasion and bogus invoicing.

Posted in GST | 342 Views

Two Central GST Officers Sent to Judicial Custody in Rs 10 Lakh Bribery Case

25 December 2025 at 07:36

Two Central GST officials accused of demanding a Rs 10 lakh bribe from a hotelier were sent to judicial custody after a CBI trap caught them accepting Rs 4 lakh.

Posted in GST | 474 Views

ICAI Handbook Highlights How Interest and Penalties Can Escalate GST Disputes for Taxpayers

25 December 2025 at 07:34

CAI handbook highlights automatic GST interest, penalty exposure and how audits can inflate tax disputes beyond the original demand.

Posted in GST | 1311 Views

GST Row in Noida: Apartment Owners Associations Oppose 18% Tax on Society Charges

25 December 2025 at 07:34

Apartment Owners Associations in Noida oppose UP tax department's 18% GST on maintenance and electricity charges, calling the levy unjustified and non-commercial.

Posted in GST | 1407 Views

CBDT Launches NUDGE Campaign to Correct Ineligible Tax Deductions for AY 2025-26

24 December 2025 at 09:26

CBDT urges taxpayers to review potentially ineligible deduction and exemption claims flagged by data analytics and revise ITRs by December 31, 2025.

Posted in Income Tax | 2316 Views

India-New Zealand FTA Boosts Fintech, Digital Payments and Banking Access

24 December 2025 at 06:48

India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the FTA, strengthening cooperation in fintech, digital payments, banking, insurance and cross-border services.

Posted in Community & General | 231 Views

GSTAT Revokes Staggered Filing of Appeals Under Section 112 of CGST Act

24 December 2025 at 06:48

The GST Appellate Tribunal has revoked its earlier order mandating staggered filing of GST appeals under Section 112 of the CGST Act. Effective Dec 18, 2025.

Posted in GST | 2004 Views

Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Ministry Invites Public Suggestions, Deadline January 16

24 December 2025 at 06:47

he Finance Ministry has invited citizens to submit suggestions for the Union Budget 2026-27 through MyGov. Inputs can be shared till January 16. Budget likely on Feb 1.

Posted in Union Budget & Policy | 1245 Views