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How to Reply to a GST DRC-01 Notice: Step-by-Step Guide
GST DRC-01 is the electronic summary of a GST show cause notice (SCN) issued to a taxpayer under the relevant GST provisions. It is usually uploaded on the GST portal and contains
GST Section 73 vs Section 74 Notices: The Difference
Two GST show cause notices may demand the same amount of tax but can lead to very different legal consequences. The key difference is the provision invoked by the officer and, for
What is the GSTAT and When to Appeal There
For much of the GST regime, the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) was not operational, leaving taxpayers who lost before the first Appellate Authority with limited
ITC Blocking Under Rule 86A: How to Get Input Tax Credit Unblocked
Input Tax Credit (ITC) blocking under Rule 86A can immediately affect a business’s cash flow. A taxpayer may log into the GST portal to file a return and discover that the In
Arrest Powers Under Customs Act & GST Law: Can Customs Officers Arrest You? Understanding ‘Reason to Believe’ vs ‘Reason to Suspect’ After Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling
Executive Summary The Supreme Court’s groundbreaking judgment in Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India (2025) has fundamentally reshaped arrest powers under the Customs Act 1962
Judicial Review of Advance Rulings under GST: Scope and Limitations
Introduction The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July 2017 marked a watershed moment in India’s indirect tax regime, consolidating multiple taxes into a u
GST Summons: Navigating Legal Insights and Compliance Strategies
Introduction In the complex framework of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the issuance of summons under Section 70 of the CGST Act, 2017, often instills a sense o
Offences and Penalties under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act)
Introduction The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 represents a landmark reform in India’s indirect taxation system, introducing a unified tax structure replacing mult
