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NAA: Upholds profiteering against Builder/Developer, accepts DGAP's computation absent challenge by Respondent

NAA upholds profiteering u/s 171 of CGST Act for not passing benefit of additional ITC of 3.94% (4.08% - 0.14%).....

Nov 29,2019

NAA: ITC benefit on actual, not presumed basis, required to be passed to flat-buyer

NAA upholds profiteering u/s 171 of CGST Act against Builder for not passing benefit of additional ITC of 3.09% (5.90%.....

Nov 28,2019

AAR: IGST payable on ocean freight by importer irrespective of valuation methodology

Andhra Pradesh AAR holds that transportation of goods in a vessel from a non-taxable territory to taxable territory amounts to import.....

Nov 28,2019

AAR: ‘Transmission/distribution of electricity exempt, however, ancillary services taxable

Andhra Pradesh AAR holds that transmission or distribution of electricity by an electricity transmission or distribution utility is exempted as.....

Nov 28,2019

AAR: Denies concessional rate benefit w.r.t. works contract relating to electrical works/infrastructure undertaken for Govt. Entity

AP AAR holds that activity of applicant, engaged in business of execution of works contract relating to electrical works and.....

Nov 28,2019

AAR: Turnkey contract w.r.t. High Voltage Distribution System, a works contract, taxable at 18%

AP AAR holds that composite contract undertaken by applicant, comprising of design, manufacture, test, deliver, install, complete and commission facilities.....

Nov 28,2019

AAR: Rejects application w.r.t. interest applicability, being outside AAR’s purview

Andhra Pradesh AAR rejects application seeking advance ruling on the issue of applicability of interest for the intervening period for.....

Nov 28,2019

HC: Dismisses writ challenging notifications assigning functions of proper officer under GST Act

HC dismisses writ petitions challenging constitutional validity of CBIC Circular dated July 05, 2017, assigning functions of 'Proper Officer' under.....

Nov 27,2019

AAR: Rules on taxability of tobacco leaves including graded/butted/redried tobacco leaves

Andhra Pradesh AAR rules on taxability of tobacco leaves, graded/butted/redried tobacco leaves; Observes that the applicant is engaged in purchase of tobacco.....

Nov 27,2019

AAR: Flavoured milk classifiable under HS code 2202, taxable at 12%

Andhra Pradesh AAR classifies flavoured milk as a ‘beverage containing milk’ under HS code 2202 9930 taxable at 12% GST(CGST.....

Nov 27,2019

AAR: Construction activity undertaken for Govt. entity, intended for business/office use, taxable at 18%

Andhra Pradesh AAR holds that activity of construction of multi-storied office building for Andhra Pradesh State Financial Corporation (APSFC) is.....

Nov 27,2019

HC: Commissioner cannot allow 'indefinite'/'unlimited' TRAN-1 revision, however, matter open for Council's consideration

HC rejects prayer to allow filing a revised declaration in GST TRAN-1 or manually accept the same to enable the.....

Nov 27,2019

HC: Allows acceptance of Petitioner’s TRAN 1 subject to conditions

Rajasthan HC disposes off the application directing the Revenue to permit the assessee to submit the  GST TRAN 1 form,.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: No mechanical detention of consignment where driver merely opts for alternate route

Kerala HC allows petitioner’s writ directing the Revenue to release goods and consignment upon the petitioner producing a copy of.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: Directs petitioner to prefer transitional ITC application before Nodal officer

Jharkhand HC disposes off the writ petitions for getting the transitional input tax credits, for which Form GST TRAN-I was.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: Allows petition; Quashes order imposing deposit of balance demand

Karnataka HC allows the writ setting to aside the communication directing provisional attachment of the assessee’s bank account for period.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: Directs Revenue to either permit rectification of TRAN 1 for credit distribution to branches

Kerala HC disposes of writ petition directing the Revenue to either permits the petitioner to file a rectified GST TRAN-1.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: Properties not found in searched premises, outside scope of officer’s powers

Gujarat HC stays order issued under the Rule 139(4) of Gujarat GST Rules and u/s 83 of GGST Act, 2017.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: Quashes recovery proceedings being vitiated by retracted admission, resort to provisional attachment

Madras HC quashes recovery proceedings initiated straight-away u/s 79 based on retracted statement (w.r.t. credit availment basis fake invoices) while noting that.....

Nov 26,2019

HC: Directs strict action against officers staying at assessee’s premises without 'authority of law'

Gujarat HC directs Commissioner to carry out a proper inquiry and submit a report on or before November 13, 2019.....

Nov 26,2019

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