- 26 Aug 2024 06:18 PM
- New
Follow-up on Unscrupulous practices by SGST Officials to harass stakeholders
Chartered Accountants Association (CAAS) of Surat has expressed continued concern over the unscrupulous practices of SGST officials in Gujarat, which persist despite previous representations and assurances of corrective actions. In a follow-up communication, CAAS highlighted ongoing issues with delayed registrations, refunds, and high-pitched assessments, all of which are allegedly manipulated by officials seeking bribes. Despite the implementation of mechanisms to expedite processes, stakeholders across Gujarat report widespread delays, arbitrary rejections, and unnecessary hurdles. CAAS points out that these delays not only hinder business operations but also violate citizens’ fundamental rights under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution. The association also criticized the backlog of appeals, which they claim is a deliberate attempt by the SGST department to pressure taxpayers into paying bribes instead of pursuing litigation. Furthermore, the CAAS highlighted the misuse of discretionary powers in assessments, where officers pass inflated tax orders without proper consideration of submissions, urging the department to address the incompetence and deliberate malpractice of officials. The association warned that without immediate corrective action, they would seek constitutional remedies to protect the rights of stakeholders.
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- 24 Aug 2024 06:07 PM
- New
IIT Delhi and six educational institutions receive GST exemption notices: Report
IIT Delhi, six other educational institutions receive GST exemption notices totaling approximately ₹220 crore: Report
A CNBC TV 18 report said all seven institutions were given show-cause notices in early August for non-payment of GST on grants received for conducting research
- 22 Aug 2024 06:43 PM
- New
GST: Infosys, foreign airlines, shipping lines may see relief as concerns rise for ‘ease of doing business’, says report
The Centre may provide relief to corporates, including Infosys, foreign airlines, and shipping lines, amid concerns over ease of doing business. The GST Council is set to meet on September 9.
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- 21 Aug 2024 06:23 PM
GST formations must focus on fake GST registrations: Revenue Secretary
The second edition of the National Conference of Enforcement Chiefs of State and Central GST Formations was held in New Delhi, chaired by Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Revenue Secretary. The conference emphasized the ongoing two-month special drive, launched on 16th August 2024, to identify and eliminate fake GST registrations. The Revenue Secretary stressed the need for a balanced approach between enforcement and ease of doing business, urging a focus on identifying masterminds behind fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) schemes. CBIC Chairman Shri Sanjay Agarwal highlighted the importance of targeting real tax evasion instead of interpretative issues. The conference featured discussions on sector-specific enforcement, technological initiatives to combat evasion, and case studies from various states. Maharashtra’s GST Enforcement Management System (GEMS) was showcased as a model for tracking enforcement actions. The event also emphasized the importance of building a national register of enforcement actions and proactive engagement with the trade sector to reduce the need for intrusive enforcement. The conference provided a platform for experience sharing and collaboration between Central and State GST formations, with a focus on ensuring compliance while maintaining business facilitation.
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- 21 Aug 2024 06:17 PM
Focus on real tax evasion, not issues prone to interpretation, tax officials told
Sanjay Agarwal, chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) spoke about the need for enforcement agencies to stay ahead of evaders
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- 21 Aug 2024 06:14 PM
Bombay High Court quashes ₹2,237 crore GST demand against Larsen & Toubro
Subsequently, the company received the High Court's order on August 19, granting approval to the Writ petition filed by the company and nullifying the show cause notice issued by the GST authorities, according to the filing.
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- 20 Aug 2024 06:14 PM
Top news on August 19: Sensex ends flat, PM Modi to visit Ukraine, BJP demands Mamata Banerjee’s resignation & more
Top news on August 19: Sensex ends flat, Nifty 50 closes 0.2% higher led by metal, PSU Bank, energy stocks. PM Narendra Modi to visit Ukraine on August 23, says MEA. BJP demands resignation of West Bengal CM over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder.
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- 20 Aug 2024 06:19 PM
Ask before issuing tax notice where law is prone to interpretations: CBIC to officials
New Delhi: After a flurry of tax notices that rattled businesses and clouded tax certainty, India's top authority on indirect taxes has stepped in.
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- 20 Aug 2024 06:02 PM
Small businesses still outside the formal structure? There exist challenges.
Last month, we celebrated seven years of the rollout of the goods and services tax (GST). Its promise has been the elimination of the cascading impact of a tax on tax, inbuilt interlocking incentives which improve compliance, less tax leakage and the removal of friction in commerce across state boundaries.
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- 20 Aug 2024 06:07 PM
‘Ketchup sachets have a quality check, but not India’s gaming sector’
Facing a 28% tax and state bans, India's online gaming sector struggles with funding and legality issues. The E-Gaming Federation calls for a whitelist and stronger regulatory framework to protect consumers and attract investments.
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