GSTN’s Advisory on Bank Account Validation

Functionality for bank account validation is now integrated with the GST System. This feature is introduced to ensure that the bank accounts provided by the Taxpayer is correct. Disclaimer:  This Article is only a knowledge-sharing initiative and is based on the Relevant Provisions as applicable and as per the information existing at the time of […]

GST implications on Transfer of Development Rights in Real Estate

Introduction: The real estate sector in India is a significant contributor to the economy and has grown significantly in recent years. The government has implemented various policies and regulations to boost the sector, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has had a significant impact on the real estate sector, particularly in relation to the transfer of development rights (TDR). The purpose of this article is to provide a clear understanding of the GST implications for TDR in the real estate sector, including applicable rates and exemptions for residential and commercial projects. Meaning of TDR: TDR stands for Transfer of Development Rights. Owner of land allows promoter (builder ) to develop the land and construct on in his land. Taxability of TDR depends on whether transfer of TDR is for construction of residential apartments, or it is for the commercial units. If […]

Tenancy Rights under GST

INTRODUCTION The transfer of tenancy rights against tenancy premium which is also known as “pagadi system” is prevalent in some States. In this system the tenant acquires, tenancy rights in the property against payment of tenancy premium(pagadi). The landlord may be owner of the property but the possession of the same lies with the tenant. […]

GST Rate on services provided by sub-sub-contractors to the main contractor – AAAR M/s. Shreeji Earth Movers

Fact of the case M/S Kababhai Popatbhai Savalia (Shreeji Earth Movers) (“the Applicant”) is a registered firm having is engaged in providing works contract service directly to sub-contractors who execute the contract with the main contractor for original contract work with the irrigation department (State of Gujarat). The Government Irrigation Division awarded work contract to […]

Phased Implementation of Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) in Customs w.e.f 01.04.2023

The Electronic Cash Ledger (ECL) functionality under Customs Act, 1962 provides enabling provision whereby the importer, exporter or any person liable to pay duty, fees etc., under the Customs Act, has to make a non-interest-bearing deposit with the Government for the purpose of payment. The statutory provision came into force on 01.06.2022. Pending development of […]

Time limit for Reporting Invoices on the IRP Portal

It has been decided by the Government to impose a time limit on reporting old invoices on the e-invoice IRP portals for taxpayers with AATO greater than or equal to 100 crores. To ensure timely compliance, taxpayers in this category will not be allowed to report invoices older than 7 days on the date of […]

Key Takeaways from the Latest GST Notifications on 31st March 2023

The government makes changes to the GST laws and regulations on a regular basis in order to improve and streamline the system. The government issued a series of GST notifications on March 31, 2023. Highlights of these notifications is as follows: Late fee waiver for FORM GSTR-4: Notification No. 02/2023–CENTRAL TAX Period Nature of Return […]

Input Tax Credit Denied Over Doubts About Transaction Authenticity

Ecom Gill Coffee Trading Pvt Ltd vs Karnataka VAT Authorities: Supreme Court Decision Key Takeaways from Supreme Court Judgment The case involves a dispute between the State and several purchasing dealers who claimed input tax credit (ITC) on purchases made from certain dealers. Assessing Officer denied Input Tax Credit (ITC) to certain purchasing dealers due […]

GST NUMBER TO PROFESSIONALS WORKING FROM HOME

Can GST registration be obtained on a residential address? – RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1488 ANSWERED ON 14/03/2023 The Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 allows professionals, including architects, management consultants, and others, to obtain GST registration on their residential address. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many senior professionals and consultants have begun […]