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Haryana OTS, 2026: Opportunity to Close Old VAT & Pre-GST Litigations

Goods and Services Tax : Haryana Government has introduced a One Time Settlement Scheme for resolving legacy pre-GST tax disputes. The scheme offers waiver...

May 21, 2026 1635 Views 0 comment Print

GST in India: A Transformative Reform or Still a Work in Progress?

Goods and Services Tax : This analysis examines how GST transformed India’s indirect tax regime while continuing to face compliance, technological, and i...

May 13, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

Section 16(2)(c) CGST Act: Why Genuine Buyers Are Losing ITC Despite Valid Transactions

Goods and Services Tax : Explains how Section 16(2)(c) links ITC eligibility to supplier tax payment, causing hardship for bona fide taxpayers even when in...

May 9, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

Building an E-Commerce Business in UAE in 2025: What Actually Matters

Goods and Services Tax : The UAE’s digital success is driven by strong infrastructure, tax clarity, and disciplined business setup. Proper licensing, com...

February 27, 2026 2196 Views 0 comment Print

SC’s Landmark Judgement: Protecting Rights of Bona Fide Buyer under DVAT

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that a genuine buyer cannot lose ITC merely because the seller failed to deposit tax. The key takeaway is that liab...

January 12, 2026 1569 Views 2 comments Print


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SC to Review if Supplying Crane for Services Constitutes Transfer of ‘Right to Use’

Goods and Services Tax : Explore Supreme Court's scrutiny of whether supplying cranes for services like loading, unloading, lifting, and shifting qualifies...

May 21, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty, Other Dues through Settlement) Act, 2023

Goods and Services Tax : Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, Interest, Penalty, Other Dues through Settlement) Act, 2023 The Goa (Recovery of Arrears of Tax, ...

October 17, 2023 3492 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme, 2023 for Goods and Services Tax Department

Goods and Services Tax : HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAHARASHTRA STATE BUDGET SPEECH DATED 9TH MARCH, 2023 BY HONOURABLE DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER (FINANCE) SHRI DEVENDR...

March 9, 2023 116232 Views 8 comments Print

No further extension of Maharashtra Amnesty Scheme 2022

Goods and Services Tax : office of the Jt. Commissioner of State Tax. (HQ-1) F-Wing, 7th floor, New bldg, GST Bhavan, Mazgaon, Mumbai-400010. Tel No. 022 2...

September 13, 2022 26145 Views 3 comments Print

Rajasthan VAT- ITC Mismatch/Verification date extended to 31.03.2022

Goods and Services Tax : Rajasthan VAT  – ITC Mismatch/ Verification Date Extended to 31.03.2022 & In some cases requirement of Affidavit also R...

January 7, 2022 2490 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bogus Supplier Tag Alone Not Enough: ITAT Deletes Purchase and Loan Additions

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that an investigation report against a supplier is only a starting point for inquiry and not conclusive proof ag...

June 3, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Rejects VAT Writ Over Factual Tax Dispute

Goods and Services Tax : The High Court held that disputes regarding applicable VAT rate and product processing involved factual questions unsuitable for w...

May 28, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

Bail Granted in GST & VAT Fraud Cases as Investigation Was Complete: P&H HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail in multiple GST and VAT-related economic offence cases after noting that in...

May 24, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print

SC Examines VAT Levy on Natural Gas as State Claimed Sale Occurred in UP

Goods and Services Tax : Supreme Court considered whether sales of natural gas transported from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh constituted inter-State sal...

May 20, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Department Cannot Enforce TNVAT Liability Arising from Its Own System Defect: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined whether purchase tax liability could be enforced when system defects prevented payment. The court held that soft...

April 24, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MP VAT Act: 2023-24 Assessments Deemed Complete for Petrol Pumps

Goods and Services Tax : Madhya Pradesh Government notifies deemed assessment for 2023-24 VAT cases for eligible petrol pumps, outlining conditions and app...

June 3, 2025 3102 Views 0 comment Print

Goa Finance Dept Clarifies Discount Recording Under Goa VAT

Goods and Services Tax : Goa Finance Dept issues circular clarifying proper discount treatment in tax invoices under GVAT Act, 2005, and outlines correct V...

April 24, 2025 660 Views 0 comment Print

MVAT Act 2025 Amendments: Key Changes & Tax Implications

Corporate Law : Maharashtra amends MVAT Act with retrospective effect from 2005, clarifying tax exemptions, deemed sales, and first charge provisi...

January 27, 2025 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal Launches Official Website

Goods and Services Tax : Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal (MSTT) launches a website for case updates, hearings, and judgments, replacing physical cause lists...

January 24, 2025 2091 Views 0 comment Print

MVAT (Amendment) Rules, 2024 regarding rule 34A and Form-320

Finance : Maharashtra amends VAT Rules 2005 to introduce Rule 34A, mandating the publication of pending appeal cases on the common portal. D...

September 12, 2024 744 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in VAT

Bogus Supplier Tag Alone Not Enough: ITAT Deletes Purchase and Loan Additions

June 3, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that an investigation report against a supplier is only a starting point for inquiry and not conclusive proof against the assessee. The key takeaway is that additions require independent evidence relating to the assessee’s own transactions

Telangana HC Rejects VAT Writ Over Factual Tax Dispute

May 28, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court held that disputes regarding applicable VAT rate and product processing involved factual questions unsuitable for writ jurisdiction. The petitioner was directed to pursue the statutory appellate remedy.

Bail Granted in GST & VAT Fraud Cases as Investigation Was Complete: P&H HC

May 24, 2026 672 Views 0 comment Print

The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted regular bail in multiple GST and VAT-related economic offence cases after noting that investigation and filing of challans were already complete. The Court held that prolonged custody after completion of investigation was not justified.

Haryana OTS, 2026: Opportunity to Close Old VAT & Pre-GST Litigations

May 21, 2026 1635 Views 0 comment Print

Haryana Government has introduced a One Time Settlement Scheme for resolving legacy pre-GST tax disputes. The scheme offers waiver of interest, penalty, and relief in certain tax demands for eligible taxpayers.

SC Examines VAT Levy on Natural Gas as State Claimed Sale Occurred in UP

May 20, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court considered whether sales of natural gas transported from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh constituted inter-State sales or intra-State transactions liable to VAT. The dispute arose after Uttar Pradesh treated the sale as completed within the State because gas became ascertainable only at buyers’ factories.

GST in India: A Transformative Reform or Still a Work in Progress?

May 13, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

This analysis examines how GST transformed India’s indirect tax regime while continuing to face compliance, technological, and interpretational challenges. It highlights both the achievements and unresolved issues shaping GST’s future.

Section 16(2)(c) CGST Act: Why Genuine Buyers Are Losing ITC Despite Valid Transactions

May 9, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how Section 16(2)(c) links ITC eligibility to supplier tax payment, causing hardship for bona fide taxpayers even when invoices, payments, and goods are genuine.

Department Cannot Enforce TNVAT Liability Arising from Its Own System Defect: Madras HC

April 24, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

The case examined whether purchase tax liability could be enforced when system defects prevented payment. The court held that software issues causing revenue-neutral outcomes made the demand unsustainable.

VAT ITC Allowed Beyond Invoice Month Due to Practical Accounting Constraints: Karnataka HC

April 16, 2026 300 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that input tax credit cannot be restricted to the month of invoice when business practices require later accounting. It ruled that such restriction defeats the objective of avoiding cascading taxation.

Karnataka HC Set Aside ITC Denial Due to Failure to Examine Genuine Transactions

April 14, 2026 393 Views 0 comment Print

The Court held that input tax credit cannot be denied solely because the selling dealer failed to deposit tax without examining the genuineness of transactions. The matter was remanded for reconsideration of whether the assessee discharged its burden of proof.

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