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CBIC Issues Clarifications on GST Rates and Classifications Following 55th GST Council Meeting

15 February 2025 at 07:58

CBIC has issued Circular No. 247/04/2025-GST dated February 14, 2025, clarifying GST rates and classifications based on the recommendations of the 55th GST Council meeting held on December 21, 2024

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Two GST Officials Suspended Over Rs 7 Lakh Extortion Allegations

14 February 2025 at 08:46

In a major crackdown on corruption within the Central Goods and Services Tax (GST) department, two officials have been suspended for allegedly extorting ₹7 lakh from traders in Chhattisgarh under the guise of GST irregularities.

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Kerala to Introduce Faceless Adjudication in SGST Department to Enhance Transparency

14 February 2025 at 08:43

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Wednesday announced the implementation of 'faceless adjudication' in the taxpayer services and audit wings of the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department.

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GST Rates Drop from 15.8% to 11.3% Since Implementation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

13 February 2025 at 08:56

FM Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the average indirect tax under the GST has significantly reduced since its rollout.

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GSTN Issues Advisory for GST Registration Process Under Rule 8 of CGST Rules, 2017

13 February 2025 at 08:47

The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced new measures for GST registration, reinforcing compliance with Rule 8 of the CGST Rules, 2017.

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CBIC Notifies Implementation Dates for Key GST Rule Amendments

13 February 2025 at 08:46

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification No. 09/2025 - Central Tax on February 11, 2025, announcing the enforcement dates for select amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017.

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Centre's Retrospective GST Amendment May Face Legal Challenge in Supreme Court

12 February 2025 at 07:21

The central government's move to retrospectively amend a section of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act in the Union Budget 2025-26 may face legal scrutiny, as a review petition related to the issue is expected to be heard by the Supreme Court

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GST Evasion of Rs 1.88 Lakh Crore Detected by CGST Officers in April-Dec 2024

12 February 2025 at 07:21

The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officers detected GST evasion worth ₹1.88 lakh crore in 72,393 cases during April-December 2024, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

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Centre Pushes for GST Rationalisation, States Yet to Reach Consensus

12 February 2025 at 07:14

The Central government is accelerating efforts to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, but a lack of consensus among states is delaying the process.

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E-Way Bill Generation Hits Record 118.15 Million in January 2025

11 February 2025 at 08:54

The number of e-way bills generated in January 2025 reached an all-time high of 118.15 million, according to data from the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), as reported by Informist.

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