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Supreme Court Tells Centre: No Mandatory Arrests in All GST Cases

   17 May 2024 at 08:57

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to avoid making arrests in all Goods and Services Tax (GST) cases unless there is credible evidence and tangible material proving culpability.

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GSTN Expands Digital Payment Options to J&K, Now Covering 16 States/UTs

   17 May 2024 at 08:57

GSTN has announced an important update, dated May 16, 2024. The update reveals that GST payment facilities via UPI and Debit/Credit cards are now available in Jammu & Kashmir.

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GSTN: Information from manufacturers of Pan Masal and Tobacco taxpayers

   17 May 2024 at 08:54

Government had issued a notification to seek information from taxpayers dealing in the goods mentioned therein vide Notification No. 04/2024 – Central Tax dated 05-01-2024.

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GST Official Falls Victim to Fake Stock Trading App Scam, Loses Lakhs

   16 May 2024 at 08:57

In a startling revelation, the Avadi police uncovered a sophisticated fraud scheme orchestrated by tech-savvy criminals, leaving a trail of duped investors across the country.

Posted in GST |   501 Views


GSTAT Set for Operationalization by End of 2024 or Early 2025

   15 May 2024 at 08:51

According to sources closely involved in the process, efforts are underway to ensure the expeditious operationalization of the GST Appellate Tribunal.

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Five States Ready for Aadhaar-based GST Registration Authentication

   14 May 2024 at 08:44

Five states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, are now considering the implementation of Aadhaar-based authentication for GST registration, marking a significant shift in ensuring the integrity of the tax system

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Supreme Court: GST Officers Require Verifiable Material, Not Mere Suspicion Before Arrest

   13 May 2024 at 08:57

The Supreme Court of India witnessed a significant legal debate on May 9th, 2024, concerning the legality of arrest powers granted to officers under the Customs Act and GST Act.

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Former GST Official Sentenced to 3 Years in Bengaluru Bribery Case

   10 May 2024 at 08:47

The Special Judge for CBI cases in Bengaluru has delivered a verdict in the case involving Jitendra Kumar Dagur, the former Superintendent of Central Excise and Central Tax (GST).

Posted in GST |   624 Views


Supreme Court Directs Centre to Avoid Coercion in GST Recovery Operations

   09 May 2024 at 17:36

The Supreme Court issued a significant directive to the Centre on Wednesday, emphasizing the avoidance of coercion and threats in Goods and Services Tax (GST) recovery operations.

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IDBI Bank Faces Rs 2.97 Crore GST Demand Order for Alleged Tax Credit Misuse

   08 May 2024 at 09:01

In a recent development, IDBI Bank revealed that it has been slapped with a GST demand order totaling Rs 2.97 crore, inclusive of interest and penalties

Posted in GST |   321 Views