GST News


CBIC Issues Corrigendum to Clarify Provisions Under Section 16 of CGST Act, 2017

   28 October 2024 at 08:48

The CBIC issued a corrigendum on October 25, 2024, to Circular No. 237/31/2024-GST, addressing implementation issues related to Section 16(5) and 16(6) of the CGST Act, 2017.

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GST Panel Recommends Raising Affordable Housing Price Limit to Rs 56 Lakh Nationwide

   28 October 2024 at 08:45

A government panel is considering raising the affordable housing price limit from ₹45 lakh to ₹56 lakh for the 1% GST rate, potentially making homes more affordable across India.

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Biometric-Based Aadhaar Authentication Introduced for GST Registrations to Curb Tax Fraud

   28 October 2024 at 08:43

From October 8, biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification will be mandatory for GST registration to combat tax fraud, the State GST Department announced.

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Massive GST Raid in Thrissur: 104 kg of Unaccounted Gold Seized by Officials in Kerala

   25 October 2024 at 08:53

In a surprise operation, the State GST (SGST) department conducted one of Kerala's largest-ever raids on gold jewellers in Thrissur, seizing 108kg of gold linked to tax evasion.

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AMMK General Secretary Urges Central Government to Abolish 18% GST on Cable TV Services

   25 October 2024 at 08:48

AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran has called for the central government to eliminate the 18% GST on cable TV services, emphasizing the need for more affordable access to television.

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GST Clarity for Film Industry: Producers Guild's Four-Year Efforts Yield Victory

   24 October 2024 at 08:54

In a landmark decision, the Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable to film distribution before October 2021, providing significant relief to the Indian film industry.

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Leather Company Worker in Ambur Receives Rs 2.3 Crore GST Notice in Fraud Case

   24 October 2024 at 08:54

In a shocking incident highlighting the misuse of personal data for tax fraud, Rani Babu, a 58-year-old housekeeper from Ambur, was stunned to receive a GST notice amounting to Rs 2.39 crore from the Commercial Taxes Department in Tiruchy.

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GST Reduction to Make Insurance More Affordable, Says Finance Department Joint Secretary

   24 October 2024 at 08:54

The Department of Finance’s Joint Secretary has hinted at a potential reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums, making them more affordable for customers, as per a report.

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GSTN Introduces Bank Account Validation for Non-Core Amendments

   23 October 2024 at 08:47

GSTN has implemented a validation process for cases where a taxpayer attempts a non-core amendment to update bank account details.

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GSTN Issues Advisory for GST REG-07

   23 October 2024 at 08:46

GSTN has introduced an update to facilitate the registration compliance for buyers of metal scrap through form GST REG-07.

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