In a significant move aimed at enhancing inclusivity and flexibility in the recruitment process, the Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 109 (F. No. A-50050/2/2024-Ad.I) dated October 16, 2024, amending the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Secretariat, Group ‘A’ Executive Posts Recruitment Rules, 2018. …
Since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, a sophisticated scam has flourished, exploiting systemic loopholes and siphoning thousands of crores from the exchequer each year. Despite hundreds of fraudsters being apprehended, the masterminds behind the operations remain elusive, according to sources …
Starting FY 2023-24, GST system will auto-populate eligible ITC for domestic supplies (excluding reverse charge and imports ITC) from table 3(I) of GSTR-2B to table 8A of GSTR-9. These changes in GSTR-9 and 9C for the FY 2023-24 will be available on the GST portal from …
State Financial Commissioner (Taxation) Krishan Kumar conducted a surprise inspection in the old market area near Rainak Bazaar, uncovering a common practice of shop owners selling items without issuing bills to evade GST. While no penalties were imposed during the visit, the Commissioner issued warnings to …
In a dramatic protest, Meerut-based iron trader Akshay Jain stripped down to his underwear at the Mohan Nagar GST office in Ghaziabad, alleging persistent harassment by officials of the department. A video of his protest went viral on social media, prompting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav …
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has been investigating Infosys since 2020 in connection with tax evasion allegations related to the import of services from its branch offices abroad. The case revolves around a tax evasion amount of ₹32,403 crore for the period between July …
From April 1, 2025, the anti-profiteering mechanism under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will cease to operate, marking a significant change for businesses and consumers. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), based on the GST Council’s recommendations, has notified that no …
The Excise and Taxation Department of Himachal Pradesh is investigating over 150 agencies registered under fraudulent means, as part of a nationwide crackdown on fake GST registrations. This investigation follows instructions from the Central Government, which launched a special drive to monitor and investigate suspicious GST …
GST revenue growth rate slowed to 6.5% in September, with collections totalling Rs 1.73 lakh crore, according to government data released on Tuesday. This marks a slight decline compared to August 2024, when GST revenue stood at Rs 1.75 lakh crore. The slower growth is attributed …
GSTN is pleased to inform the launch of the new GSTN e-Services app, which replaces the old e-Invoice QR Code Verifier App. This app offers the following features: Verify e-Invoices: Scan the QR code to verify the B2B e-Invoices QR code and check the live status of the Invoice …
