The legal validity of the contentious CGST Notification No. 56/2023 (“Notification“), is facing challenges across multiple High Courts in India. The Notification, issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), extended the timeline for passing orders under Section 73(10) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (“CGST Act“) for financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20.Continue Reading Legal debate at tipping point over Notification extending GST deadline
Given the disruptions in domestic and international supply chains due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government announced a slew of indirect tax measures to protect the interests of taxpayers. With the extension of the lockdown, it is important to take a look at the steps, which have been undertaken and the next steps required to reinforce the Government’s commitment towards economic regeneration.
Continue Reading Tax relief in times of Covid-19 – A review of the Indirect Tax measures