GSTN issues advisory on pre-deposit payment while filing appeals before the First Appellate Authority, clarifying that payments made through Form GST DRC-03 must be linked with the demand order using Form DRC-03A for proper adjustment.
CGST Bengaluru Zone issues Trade Notice 02/2026 warning businesses about impersonation of GST officers. Taxpayers advised to verify DIN, official ID cards and authorization during inspections under Section 67 of the CGST Act.
CBIC has issued Trade Notice No. 20 of 2026 informing taxpayers and field officers about new GST portal functionalities under the Functionality Deployment Report. The update introduces improvements in appeals, audit case allocation and system integration.
A man in Bhiwandi has been booked for allegedly using a senior citizen's documents to start five firms and evade GST. In another case, a Thane resident was cheated of Rs 62 lakh in a share investment scam.
GST e-way bill generation reached 132.6 million in February, up 18.8% YoY, indicating robust supply chain activity and strengthening consumption demand.
The Maharashtra ACB has arrested two state GST officials and a private intermediary for allegedly accepting a Rs 20 lakh bribe in Nashik to settle a GST investigation. Further probe underway!
The Central Goods and Services Tax Delhi South Commissionerate arrests a company director for fraudulently claiming Rs 60.59 crore Input Tax Credit through bogus invoices worth Rs 397 crore under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.
GST department rejects registration of legal heir continuing deceased proprietor's business, citing missing succession documents. Experts call for clearer GST guidelines.
The Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 01/2026–Union Territory Tax amending the 2018 GST notification and appointing Ms. Krati Nigam, Joint Commissioner CGST Daman, in the UT GST authority panel.
K.N. Harilal says the GST regime and Centre's increasing reliance on cesses have weakened States' fiscal autonomy. Experts warn of an emerging fiscal crisis and stagnation in social security pensions.
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