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Madras HC Quashes DRC-07: Unutilised ITC in GSTR-2A/2B Exempt from Tax and Interest
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Madras HC Quashes DRC-07: Unutilised ITC in GSTR-2A/2B Exempt from Tax and Interest

In a major relief for GST taxpayers, the Madras High Court has delivered a landmark ruling regarding Input Tax Credit (ITC). The Court held that tax and interest cannot be demanded simply because ITC

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⚖️GSTAT Mumbai Bench Commences Hearings: A Milestone for Taxpayers in Maharashtra & Goa⚖️
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⚖️GSTAT Mumbai Bench Commences Hearings: A Milestone for Taxpayers in Maharashtra & Goa⚖️

The wait for formal appellate relief under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is finally easing. Per Public Notice No. 04/2026 dated July 24, 2026, the Mumbai Bench of the Goods and Services Tax

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Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) Scheme: A Smarter Way to Manage Customs Duty
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Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) Scheme: A Smarter Way to Manage Customs Duty

The Ministry of Finance has rolled out the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) Scheme, a new initiative designed to ease the cash flow burden on manufacturers who import raw materials and components.

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GSTAT Jaipur Bench to Commence Hearings from 27th July 2026: A Historic Moment for Rajasthan's Tax Bar
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GSTAT Jaipur Bench to Commence Hearings from 27th July 2026: A Historic Moment for Rajasthan's Tax Bar

The wait is over for tax practitioners and taxpayers in Rajasthan. Vide Public Notice 02/2026 dated 22 July 2026, the Jaipur Bench of the Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has announced

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The GST Credit Battle Isn't Over: Why the Supreme Court Left Section 16(2)(c) Wide Open
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The GST Credit Battle Isn't Over: Why the Supreme Court Left Section 16(2)(c) Wide Open

In M/s Prime Metals v. Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs & Ors., the Supreme Court declined to interfere with a High Court order, favoring available statutory appeals while keeping the constit

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GSTAT's New Token Mechanism: A Safety Net for Appeal Filing Before the July 31, 2026 Deadline
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GSTAT's New Token Mechanism: A Safety Net for Appeal Filing Before the July 31, 2026 Deadline

GSTAT has introduced a new token-based filing mechanism (Order No. 156/2026, dated 10 July 2026) to help appellants who face technical issues while filing appeals before the 31 July 2026 deadline.

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GST Advisory: Mandatory Ship-to GSTIN Capture and Voluntary E-Way Bill Closure
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GST Advisory: Mandatory Ship-to GSTIN Capture and Voluntary E-Way Bill Closure

Effective August 1, 2026, the GST Network is updating the E-Way Bill and e-Invoice frameworks to mandate the recording of Ship-to GSTINs and introduce a voluntary delivery closure facility.

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CBIC, Kenya Revenue Authority Ink MoU on Exchange of Pre-Arrival Goods Information
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CBIC, Kenya Revenue Authority Ink MoU on Exchange of Pre-Arrival Goods Information

MOU on exchange of pre-arrival information of goods signed between Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and Kenya Revenue Authority(KRA) at the sidelines of the 10th Joint Trade Committee

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Navigating GST 2.0: Critical Rules, Slabs, and Tech Updates Every Business Must Know
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Navigating GST 2.0: Critical Rules, Slabs, and Tech Updates Every Business Must Know

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) landscape in India has entered a strict digital compliance era. Driven by structural overhauls following the landmark 56th GST Council meeting, changes from Budget 202

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New GST Circular on ITC Reconciliation
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New GST Circular on ITC Reconciliation

CBIC has issued new guidelines on ITC reconciliation between GSTR-2B and books. What businesses must do to stay compliant.

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