02 Jul, 2025
8 Years of GST: Rate Overhaul and Tribunal Needed, Says Ex-CBIC Chief As India marks 8 years of GST, former CBIC Chairman Najib Shah has raised two key concerns: the need to simplify the GST rate structure and the urgent necessity of operationalising the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Since its launch on 1st July 2017, […]
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Supreme Court on Rule 86A: No Blocking of Negative Balance in ECL The Supreme Court has upheld the Delhi High Court’s verdict that a negative balance in the Electronic Credit Ledger (ECL) under GST cannot be blocked under Rule 86A of the CGST Rules, 2017. This decision brings much-needed clarity to taxpayers facing Input Tax […]
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Section 169 GST: Why Proper Notice Matters More Than Ever A recent High Court decision has once again put the spotlight on Section 169 of the CGST Act, which governs how notices and orders should be served in GST proceedings. The court quashed an ex-parte order passed without proper service of notice and directed tax […]
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How NRI Can Use UPI for Seamless India Transactions The focus keyphrase “How NRI can use UPI” is now one of the most searched queries among overseas Indians. Thanks to RBI’s progressive steps and NPCI’s tech upgrades, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can now enjoy the same UPI benefits as resident Indians — from splitting bills to […]
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GST and Petroleum: Why They’re Still Separate After 8 Years The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched on 1st July 2017 to streamline India’s complex indirect tax system. Yet, even after eight years, petroleum products and alcohol for human consumption remain outside GST, creating confusion, compliance hurdles, and cascading taxes. Why is that? And […]
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GST ITC Scam in Ludhiana The Dark Side of Fake Firms The focus keyphrase GST ITC scam brings into light one of the largest tax frauds in Punjab’s recent history a ₹157 crore input tax credit (ITC) racket operating from Ludhiana. Shockingly, the scheme didn’t rely on tech or shell companies alone — it used […]
Read More01 Jul, 2025
The 53rd GST Council Meeting held on June 22, 2024 brought a host of important changes to India’s GST regime. In this blog, we simplify its key recommendations – from GST rate cuts and exemptions to compliance relief measures – so Indian taxpayers and businesses can easily understand what’s coming and how to benefit. The […]
Read More01 Jul, 2025
Updated List of Banks for Income Tax Payments: 31 Banks Added The updated list of banks for income tax payments has been released by the Income Tax Department for FY 2025–26. Now, a total of 43 banks are authorized to accept direct tax payments through the e-Pay Tax facility on the TIN 2.0 portal. This […]
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GST Rate Cut Likely: What FM Nirmala Sitharaman Just Revealed GST rate cut could be on the cards soon. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently stated that “the expectation is that it will come down,” during an interaction with business leaders — sparking speculation of a fresh round of tax relief for Indian consumers and businesses. […]
Read More01 Jul, 2025
How a Fake IAS Officer Misused Government Perks—and Why It Matters for Taxpayers The individual had been impersonating a senior officer and allegedly misused various state facilities meant exclusively for high-ranking civil servants. This case has once again highlighted the loopholes in government verification processes and raised concerns about the misuse of public funds and […]
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