Latest update 17.06.2025

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A. Article

Issuance of SCN without DIN is non-est and invalid

by CA Bimal Jain

The Hon’ble High Court of Andhra Pradesh in the case of Arhaan Ferrous and Non Ferrous Solutions (P.) Ltd. held that a SCN Issued without containing a DIN would be non-est and invalid. Further, CBIC vide Circular No. 128/47/2019-GST dated December 23, 2019 stated that non-mention of a DIN would render SCN invalid.

Minimum two independent witnesses are required for search of premises

by CA Bimal Jain

The Hon’ble High Court of Patna in the case of Sri Sai Food Grain & Iron Stors set aside the demand order against the Assessee due to procedural violations during inspection and confirmed tampering of the seizure order by a tax officer.

B. Tax in Media

How One Email ID and 4 Fake Firms Led to ₹14 Cr GST Scam in Delhi

The Delhi government’s Department of Trade and Taxes busted a network of individuals who had created and operated four fictitious firms solely to illegitimately claim GST refunds under the guise of genuine business activities, reported PTI.

Resolve GST rate ambiguity on flavoured milk, levy 5%: dairy industry

Dairy industry in Telangana has urged the State government to help resolve ambiguity surrounding the Goods and Services Tax rate on flavoured milk by pushing for a formal GST Council notification for a uniform 5% levy.

GST on sin goods, cars may go up

The proposed revision of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs structure may not raise the weighted average levy, but is likely to keep the tax incidence on “demerit and luxury goods” at roughly the currently levels.

Delhi: GST dept busts ₹14cr refund fraud, 1 held

The department of trade and taxes of Delhi government said they have busted a case of Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund fraud amounting to approximately ₹14 crore and have also arrested a proprietor.

Replacing GST cess with new levies may complicate tax structure, says Deloitte’s MS Mani

Introducing a Health Cess and a Clean Energy Cess to replace the existing goods and services tax (GST) compensation cess may add layers of complexity to the indirect tax system, warns MS Mani, Partner at Deloitte India.

Andhra Pradesh GST Officers and Employees Association expresses concern over frequent transfers

Andhra Pradesh GST Officers and Employees Association’s State Honorary President Chowdary Purushottam Naidu on Sunday (June 15, 2025) said the frequent transfers after almost every year caused agony to officials and staff in the Department.

GST Conclave 2025 – Faridabad

CGST Commissionerate, Faridabad is cordially inviting you to the GST Conclave on 16.06.2025 at 3 PM at venue: NACIN, Bhavishya Nidhi Enclave, Sector 29, Faridabad, Haryana 121008.

Paid tax abroad? Here’s how to claim foreign tax credit in India

When a taxpayer earns income abroad and pays tax in a foreign country, FTC allows him to claim credit for this tax against the liability in his home country. This mechanism ensures that the same income is not taxed twice: once where it is earned and, again, where the taxpayer resides.