26 Jun, 2025
Call Centers Providing Direct Services Are Not Intermediaries CESTAT Ruling Explained The Central Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled that call centers offering direct services to foreign clients are not considered “intermediaries” under Indian service tax law. This judgment is crucial for BPOs and IT-enabled service exporters who often face service tax […]
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Marginal Delay in Filing of Appeal Condoned HC Ruling In a significant relief to taxpayers, the High Court recently condoned marginal delay in appeal filing where the delay occurred due to late communication of the order. This judgment reinforces the principle that justice must not be denied due to administrative lags in delivering speaking orders. […]
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Intro:No provision under GST permits adjudicating authorities to reserve judgment and deliver it later. This legal gap has triggered taxpayer litigation and judicial scrutiny. Recent High Court rulings reaffirm that GST law mandates speaking orders at the time of the hearing, ensuring transparency and fairness. GST Law Is Clear: No Power to Reserve Orders Under […]
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Gauhati HC Quashes GST Order Passed Without Show Cause Notice Can the department pass a GST Section 73 order without issuing a show cause notice (SCN) or granting a hearing? Let’s break down this key judgment and what it means for taxpayers and businesses facing GST demands. What Is GST Section 73? Section 73 of […]
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GST Council Meeting 2025 What to Expect The upcoming GST Council Meeting 2025 is expected to be a high-stakes discussion on rate rationalisation, compliance relief, and pending tribunal setups. With businesses looking for clarity and relief, here’s a breakdown of what could be on the table in the next meet. Why the 2025 GST Council […]
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GST ‘No Reply Filed’ Error Madras HC Steps In to Protect Taxpayer Rights If you’ve ever faced a GST demand order showing “No Reply Filed”, even after submitting a proper reply through the GST portal, you’re not alone. The Madras High Court has taken serious note of such errors and recently passed a key judgment […]
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No IGST on Services Between Distinct Persons if Full ITC is Available If you’re operating multiple GST-registered branches across different states, you may wonder: Is IGST applicable when services are supplied between these units? Here’s the relief — if the recipient unit can claim full Input Tax Credit (ITC), then IGST is not payable, as […]
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Anti Profiteering under GST How Product Prices Should Vary Based on Tax Rate The anti profiteering under GST framework was introduced to protect consumers from unfair price hikes after tax rate cuts. When GST rates are reduced, businesses must pass on the benefit to buyers — else, they may face strict penalties. But how should […]
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Auditor’s Covid Delay in Form 10B Filing Madras HC Grants Relief Form 10B delay condoned — The Madras High Court has offered major relief to a taxpayer whose auditor was affected by Covid-19, leading to a 44-day delay in filing Form 10B. The Court accepted the justification and condoned the delay, subject to a ₹5,000 […]
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Summary In FY 2023–24, over 25.5% of all ITRs were filed by women, marking a steady rise in female tax participation. This blog decodes what this means for Indian taxation, women’s financial independence, and future policy changes. Rise in Women Income Tax Filers: FY24 Trends The focus keyphrase “women income tax filers” is making headlines […]
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