GST NEWS BULLETIN

Advisory on biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification for GST Registration in Odisha

The GSTN has introduced biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification for GST registration applicants in Odisha, effective from 28th September 2024.

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No GST exemption on long-term land leases

The GoM meeting held in Goa on September 24, 2024, decided that no further GST exemptions will be granted on the long-term lease of land by private entities, including sector-specific exemptions for tourism purposes.

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Gauhati High Court Rules notification No. 56/2023-CT invalid due to absence of GST Council Recommendation

The Gauhati High Court has issued a significant ruling concerning Notification No. 56/2023-CT, which aimed to extend deadlines for tax compliance under Section 168A of the CGST Act. The court determined that this notification was invalid because it was issued without the required recommendation from the GST Council, which is essential for the government to exercise its powers under this section.

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