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Vol 2, Part 42

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

Fortnightly on GST, FSSAI, RERA & More...

 

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APPLYING FOR ADVANCE RULING – A GOOD IDEA OR NOT?

 

We have seen in the recent times that after the implementation of Goods & Services tax Act, 2017 due to various confusions arising in minds of the Taxpayers, they are opting for making an Application for an Advance Ruling concerning the goods or services they deal in. The Taxpayers are under a ‘not-so-correct’ impression that the Ruling would bring clarity on Tax Rates and get rid of the confusions. We are already witnessing the difference of opinions of different Advance Ruling Authorities in several States. Secondly, we have also observed a pattern of the Authority for Advance Ruling to support a view which imposes a higher rate of tax on the goods or services or which is not in favour of the taxpayer. This can be highly detrimental to the Taxpayer as once they have obtained the Ruling it would be binding on them and their jurisdictional officer and they will not have the option to deviate from it. Application is being made without putting in any thought and purely on the whims and fancies of the Taxpayers. Taxpayers should also think that a view taken in relation to a particular product or service or both can greatly affect the entire industry. It can have a huge effect and could also lead to surevyes or audits by DGGI or by the GST Department which can have serious consequences on the business. One should always take professional guidance and opinion before Applying for Advance Ruling as it would have a huge impact on the market as a whole. Because a great Author once said “do not just take a risk; take the risk. When you are taking the risk, ponder!” .

 

 

 

◔ TIMELINES

 

Upcoming due dates under GST & Income Tax Laws:

 

GSTR-3B (OCTOBER) 20th Nov
Due date for furnishing of challan-cum-statement in respect of tax deducted under section 194-IA and 194-IB in the month of October, 2018 30th Nov
Annual return of income for the assessment year 2018-19 in the case of an assessee if he/it is required to submit a report under section 92E pertaining to international or specified domestic transaction(s) 30th Nov
GSTR-1 (MONTHLY – NOVEMBER) 11th Dec
GSTR-3B (Taxpayers obtaining GSTIN in the light of Notification No. 31/2018 dt. 06.08.2018) MONTHLY 31st Dec
GST ITC-4 (July, 2017 – September, 2018) 31st Dec

 

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NOTIFICATIONS / AMENDMENTS

 

CGST

 

Notification No. 58/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 26-10-2018:
Seeks to provide taxpayers whose registration has been cancelled on or before the 30th September, 2018 time to furnish final return in FORM GSTR-10 till 31st December, 2018 Read More

 

Notification No. 59/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 26-10-2018:
Seeks to extends the time limit for furnishing the declaration in FORM GST ITC-04 for the period from July, 2017 to September, 2018 till 31st December, 2018 Read More

 

Notification No. 60/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 30-10-2018 :
Seeks to make amendments (Thirteenth Amendment, 2018) to the CGST Rules, 2017. Read More-1 Read More-2

 

Notification No. 61/2018-Central Tax ,dt. 05-11-2018:
Seeks to exempt supply from PSU to PSU from applicability of provisions relating to TDS. Read More

 

CGST - CIRCULAR

 

Circular No. 73/47/2018-GST dt 05-11-2018:
Scope of principal and agent relationship under Schedule I of CGST Act, 2017 in the context of del-credre agent. Read More

 

Circular No. 74/48/2018-GST dt 05-11-2018:
Circular clarifying collection of tax at source by Tea Board of India. Read More

 

CUSTOMS – TARIFFY

 

Notification No. 77/2018-Cus d.t 01.11.2018:
Seeks to further postpone the implementation of increased customs duty on specified imports originating in USA from 2nd November, 2018 to 17th December, 2018 Read More

 

CUSTOMS – NON-TARIFF

 

Notification No. 88/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 30.10.2018:
Amendment to sea cargo manifest and transhipment regulations, 2018. Read More

 

Notification No. 89/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 31.10.2018:
Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver. Read More

 

Notification No. 90/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 01.11.2018:
Exchange Rates Notification. Read More

 

Notification No. 91/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 05.11.2018:
Notification giving Chief Commissioners powers to assign the cases for adjudication of show cause notices within their respective jurisdiction. Read More

 

Notification No. 92/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 15.11.2018:
Tariff Notification in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Sliver- Reg Read More

 

Notification No. 93/2018-Cus (NT) d.t 15.11.2018:
Exchange Rates Notification No.93/2018- Read More

 

ANTI DUMPING DUTY

 

Notification No. 55/2018-Cus (ADD), dt. 15-11-2018
Seeks extension of existing anti-dumping on "O-Acid" originating in or exported from China PR and imposed vide notification No. 6/2018-Customs (ADD) dated 12th March, 2018 to the imports originating and exported from China PR of "O-Ester". Read More

 

WEEKLY QUIZ

 

 

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PREVIOUS WEEK'S WINNERS

 

Shyam Gupta, Jaipur
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ITAT JUDGEMENTS

 

JAIPUR BENCH

 

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Jaipur vs. M/s Om Metal Infraproject Ltd, Jaipur
The Jaipur bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that Income being a share in association of persons(AOP) or body of individuals (BOIs) is to be excluded while computing book profit under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act. Read More

 

MUMBAI BENCH

 

Haware Engineers & Builders Private Limited vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle, Mumbai
The Mumbai bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) held that the income received from flats or shops held as stock-in-trade is business income for the purpose of Income Tax Act, 1961. Read More

 

DELHI BENCH

 

M/s Idea Cellular Ltd., Noida vs. Asstt. Commissioner of Income-tax, Circle 50(1), New Delhi
In a major relief to the Idea Cellular Ltd., the Delhi bench of the Income Tax appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the Company is not liable to deduct TDS on payment of roaming charges as there was no human intervention. Read More

 

CHANDIGARH BENCH

 

The ITO (TDS), Patiala vs. The Distt. Manager, M/s Punjab State Warehousing Corporation, Sirhind, Distt. Fatehgarh Sahib
The Chandigarh bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that the provisions of tax deduction at source ( TDS ) under Section 194C of the Income Tax Act would not applicable in a case where the consideration is paid in kind, not in money. Read More

 

 

FROM THE BENCH

 

 

GST

 

DAILY EXPRESS & ANR. vs. COMMISSIONER OF KERALA STATE GOODS AND SERVICE TAX DEPARTMENT& ANR., WP(C).No. 34250 of 2018
The Kerala High Court, while considering a bunch of petitions challenging the detention of goods for not containing the vehicle details in the E-Way Bill, ordered to direct the goods by paying sufficient bank guarantee and bond. Read More

 

RSPL LTD vs. UNION OF INDIA, SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 22056 of 2017
A two-judge bench of the Gujarat High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the provisions of section 140 (5) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 and clarified that the provision denying the credit of excise duty paid on capital goods which were in transit as on 01.07.2017, post GST rollout, is not violative of Article 14 and 19(1)(g) of the Constitution of India. Read More

 

M/S MODERN INSECTICIDES LIMITED VS STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS, CWP Nos.23111 and 24162 of 2018
In an assessee-favour ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the GST department to release the detained goods on furnishing security other than bank guarantee or cash. Read More

 

INCOME TAX

 

Thiru S.Shyam Kumar vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -III(3), Chennai, Tax Case (Appeal) No.1371 of 2008
The Madras High Court has held that the statement made during a survey under Section 133A of the Income Tax Act has evidentiary value if the same is supported by corroborative evidence. Read More

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

  • Press Release by PIB dt. 27.10.2018: Press Note on Electoral Bond Scheme 2018. Read More
  • Press Release by PIB dt. 28.10.2018: Press Note on Goods and Services Tax Council – Journey so far. Read More
  • Press Release by CBDT dt. 29.10.2018: Press Note on Draft Notification proposing Amendment of Rules 2C, 2CA and 11AA and for Nos. 10G, 56 and 56G of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 placed in public domain for inputs from stakeholders and general public. Read More
  • Press Release by PIB dt. 31.10.2018: Press Note on Quantum Leap in Trading Across Border parameter of Ease of Doing Business rankings released by World Bank. Read More
  • Press Release by PIB dt. 01.11.2018: Press Note on Examination for Confirmation of Enrollment of GST Practitioners to be conducted on 7th December, 2018 at designated Examination Centres across India. Read More
  • Press Release by PIB dt. 01.11.2018: Press Note on GST Revenue collections for the month of October 2018 crosses Rupees One Lac Crore. Read More

 

 

 

Editorial Team : Meenal Ghiya, Priyamvada Joshi & Deepak Garg

 

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