17 May, 2025
Proper Officer under KGST Act Circular 2025 Explained The Kerala GST Department has issued a new circular clarifying the appointment of the proper officer under the KGST Act, 2017 for various provisions. This move aims to streamline administrative responsibility and eliminate confusion in GST enforcement and compliance procedures. Let’s break down the key highlights for […]
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₹88 Cr Fake ITC Billing Scam What GST Taxpayers Must Know The GST authorities have busted a massive scam involving fake inter-state input tax credit (ITC) billing worth ₹88 crore. The fraudulent activity, traced to iron and steel traders, involved the generation of fake invoices and GST returns across multiple states. Two individuals have been […]
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GST Appeal Delay What You Must Know GST appeal delay condonation is a critical issue for taxpayers. Under GST law, strict timelines apply for filing appeals—and once the outer limit is crossed, even the Appellate Authority has no power to condone the delay. This blog explains the legal position with recent High Court observations, practical […]
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Create Deterrence Among Tax Defaulters What It Means for Indian Taxpayers In a strong message to tax enforcement officers, the State Tax Department has asked for tougher measures to create deterrence among tax defaulters. The move aims to curb habitual evasion and ensure better compliance under GST and state tax laws. Here’s what this means […]
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Gameskraft GST Case What’s at Stake? The Gameskraft GST case has become a defining moment for India’s online gaming sector. The ₹21,000 crore tax demand hinges on whether playing online games like rummy involves a transfer of actionable claims — a concept borrowed from contract law. On Day 8 of the Supreme Court hearing, Senior […]
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Gameskraft Poker Pause: What It Means for Online Gaming GST Compliance The Gameskraft poker pause is making headlines. Starting May 30, 2025, Gameskraft has announced a temporary halt of its real-money poker platform, Pocket52, citing an internal strategic review. This move comes amid ongoing legal and tax scrutiny of the online gaming industry—especially after the […]
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IntroductionSupreme Court GST hearing on online gaming, casino platforms, and Rule 31A of the CGST Rules is underway. With over ₹1.5 lakh crore in tax demands, this case could redefine GST scope for the digital economy. What Is the Case About? Legal Provisions Involved Provision Description Rule 31A(3) Mandates 28% GST on face value of […]
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AI to Track Tax Evasion in Andhra Pradesh A New Era in Tax Compliance The focus keyphrase “AI to track tax evasion” is gaining attention as the Andhra Pradesh government becomes one of India’s first states to officially deploy artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting tax fraud and leakages. This marks a major tech shift in […]
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Kerala’s Tax Strategy 2025 A Lesson in Resilience Kerala’s tax strategy 2025 is turning heads. Despite mounting fiscal pressure and economic challenges, the state posted higher revenue collections. In his latest remarks, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal highlighted how Kerala “mopped up” both tax and non-tax revenues — showcasing what other states can learn from this […]
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GST Classification of Polyolefin Non-Woven Fabrics Under CETH 5603 India’s textile industry often faces GST disputes over tariff classification, especially for non-woven fabrics. A recent CESTAT decision has brought much-needed clarity on polyolefin-based non-woven fabrics, confirming their classification under CETH 5603. This blog simplifies the ruling and its GST impact for importers, textile manufacturers, and […]
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