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GST Registration Cancelled and Online Revocation Deadline Missed? Why Physical Filing May Still Be an Option—But Only If You Act Fast

If you missed the deadline to file a GST revocation application online due to registration cancellation, a recent High Court decision explains when and how physical filing might still be possible.

17 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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GST

Missed ITC in GSTR-3B? Why GSTR-9 Is Not a Shortcut for Late GST Credit Claims

If you forgot to claim eligible GST input tax credit in GSTR-3B, disclosing it in GSTR-9 doesn’t guarantee relief. Here’s the real legal position, latest amendments, and what taxpayers can still do.

12 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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GST Registration Cancelled? The Overlooked Impact of Retrospective Cancellation on Your Past Returns, Customers and Stock

A deeper look at what GST registration cancellation means: from why it happens, how it's done, to the ripple effects on invoices, ITC and statutory duties—even after cancellation.

10 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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How to Check if a Restaurant Can Legally Charge GST: A Guide to GSTIN Verification

Not every restaurant can legally collect GST. Learn how to verify a restaurant's GSTIN and registration status, and ensure you aren't wrongly charged GST on your food bills.

9 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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GST

GST Registration Suspended? A Guide to Reasons, Implications & How to Restore Your GSTIN

GST registration suspension is an interim ban that blocks the ability to issue invoices, collect tax, or generate e-way bills. Learn when suspensions happen, their effects, and how to restore your GSTIN.

5 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

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GST

GSTAT Clears Cum-Tax Relief for Dealers Losing GST Composition Scheme Due to Turnover Breach

The GST Appellate Tribunal (Hyderabad) has ruled that dealers losing eligibility for the GST composition scheme after turnover breach must have tax recalculated on a cum-tax basis, offering significant relief and clarifying practical post-breach treatment.

3 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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Does a 15% Rise in GST Collections Signal 15% Economic Growth?

A 15% jump in GST collections does not necessarily translate to 15% economic growth. Here's what drives GST revenues—and why this metric alone doesn't tell the whole story.

3 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

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GST

Orissa High Court Rules Appellate GST Authorities Cannot Condon Delay Beyond Four-Month Limit

The Orissa High Court has clarified that GST appellate authorities cannot condone delays in appeal filings beyond the four-month period under Section 107(4), making accurate date declarations in Form GST APL-01 critical.

3 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

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