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GST Relief for Insurers: Bombay HC Stays Rs 10,000 Crore Tax Demand

28 January 2026 at 07:01

The Bombay High Court stayed GST demands exceeding Rs 10,000 crore on 13 insurance companies, citing CBIC circulars excluding co-insurance premiums and ceding commissions from GST.

Posted in GST | 1365 Views

GST Council Urged to Scrap Rs 7500 Threshold and Fix Single 5% Tax Across Hotels

27 January 2026 at 06:53

The hotel industry has urged the GST Council to introduce a uniform 5% GST on hotel rooms and meals, scrapping the Rs 7,500 tariff threshold to simplify taxation and boost tourism and occupancy.

Posted in GST | 8079 Views

GST Enforcement Officer Caught Red-Handed Accepting Rs 3.5 Lakh Bribe

27 January 2026 at 06:53

A GST enforcement officer in Palakkad was caught red-handed by VACB while accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe to release seized scrap-laden lorries. The accused will be produced before the vigilance court.

Posted in GST | 1449 Views

Union Budget 2026: Small Businesses Urge GST Relief, Simpler Compliance

26 January 2026 at 08:07

Small business owners across India are urging the Centre to announce GST relief, faster refunds, and simplified compliance in the Union Budget 2026–27.

Posted in GST | 1179 Views

Former State Tax Officer Booked in Disproportionate Assets Case Worth Rs 23 Lakh

26 January 2026 at 07:37

VACB registers a case against a former State tax officer for allegedly holding Rs 23.46 lakh in assets disproportionate to known income; raids conducted in Ernakulam.

Posted in GST | 1338 Views

GST Scam Exposed: Consultant Accused of Faking Returns, Diverting Rs 7.2 Crore ITC

26 January 2026 at 07:37

Economic Offences Cell registers case against Belagavi-based GST consultant for alleged Rs 10 crore fraud involving fake supplies, forged returns, and ITC diversion.

Posted in GST | 411 Views

GSTAT Allows Lenient Scrutiny of Appeals for First 6 Months

24 January 2026 at 09:03

GSTAT allows lenient scrutiny of appeals for 6 months, directs registries to ignore minor defects while filing appeals on the GSTAT portal.

Posted in GST | 1125 Views

GSTN Issues Advisory on RSP-Based Valuation for Tobacco Goods from 1st February 2026

24 January 2026 at 07:05

GSTN issues advisory on RSP-based valuation for notified tobacco goods effective 1 February 2026, clarifying GST computation and reporting in e-Invoice, e-Way Bill and GSTR-1.

Posted in GST | 576 Views

Delhi Police EOW Probes Rs 374 Crore GST Fraud Linked to Identity Theft

22 January 2026 at 07:06

Delhi Police EOW is probing Rs 374 crore GST fraud after identity documents were misused to create fake firms and show bogus transactions without victims' knowledge.

Posted in GST | 963 Views

Ahmedabad Customs Inspector Arrested for Crores-Worth IGST Export Fraud

22 January 2026 at 07:06

A Customs inspector in Ahmedabad has been arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for allegedly facilitating a crores-worth IGST and cess refund fraud using fake energy drink exports and fictitious firms.

Posted in GST | 231 Views