22 May, 2025
Goods Verified in MOV-04? No Further Dispute, Says High Court If your goods have already been verified and accepted under Form MOV-04, can the GST department still initiate a demand or discrepancy notice?Not anymore, says the Allahabad High Court. In a recent judgment, the court held that once goods in transit are verified under MOV-04, […]
Read More22 May, 2025
GST on Health Insurance Why the PMO Is Stepping In The GST on health insurance is under fresh scrutiny as the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has sought detailed feedback on affordability issues. This move follows rising concerns that the current 18% GST rate is making health policies costlier for middle-class Indians and small businesses alike. […]
Read More22 May, 2025
Supreme Court Ruling in Safari Retreats What It Means for GST Input Credit on Lease Construction The Supreme Court has dismissed the government’s review petition in the landmark Safari Retreats Private Limited vs Chief Commissioner of CGST case. This effectively upholds the decision that GST input tax credit (ITC) cannot be claimed on construction expenses […]
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GCCI Requests CBDT to Extend Tax Filing Deadline The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has officially urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to extend the income tax return filing deadline, citing serious portal issues and persistent glitches in the Income Tax e-filing system. This request comes as taxpayers and consultants continue […]
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Intro Paragraph:The Centre’s port curbs on Bangladeshi imports are now being actively enforced in Tripura. Traders in the northeastern state have been directed to comply strictly with the designated ports notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This blog explains what these restrictions mean, their legal basis, and how they affect importers, GST, […]
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Merger Approvals in India Finance Minister Urges Faster Clearances The Finance Minister recently called on regulatory authorities to fast-track merger approvals in India—especially in cases that are clearly harmless to market competition. This move is expected to improve the country’s ease of doing business and attract more strategic investments. Let’s break down what this means […]
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Supreme Court Reaffirms GST ITC on Leased Properties What It Means for Taxpayers In a significant relief for real estate and commercial leasing businesses, the Supreme Court has dismissed the government’s review petition in the Safari Retreat case. This landmark ruling reinforces a critical interpretation of the GST law and may have wide-ranging implications for […]
Read More21 May, 2025
GCCI Seeks Tax Filing Deadline Extension Amid Portal Issues The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has written to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) requesting an extension of tax filing deadline for AY 2024–25. The request follows continued glitches and slow response times on the Income Tax e-filing portal, especially as compliance […]
Read More21 May, 2025
GST officer caught accepting ₹45K bribe What taxpayers must know A GST officer was recently arrested for accepting a ₹45,000 bribe in connection with a pending tax assessment. The incident, reported by multiple sources, has raised serious concerns about corruption risks in GST proceedings. At Efiletax, we break down what this means for Indian businesses […]
Read More21 May, 2025
Rectifying GST Errors in Tamil Nadu Section 161 Guidelines Simplified If you’re a GST-registered business in Tamil Nadu, understanding how to correct mistakes in GST orders is crucial. The Tamil Nadu GST Department recently issued detailed rectification guidelines under Section 161 of the TNGST Act, helping taxpayers fix errors efficiently and legally. Here’s a simplified […]
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