18% GST Applicable On Services Of Project Management Consultancy Services: Maharashtra AAAR

The Maharashtra Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) has ruled that project management consulting services are subject to 18% GST.The two-member bench of D.K. Srinivas and Rajiv Kumar Mittal has upheld the AAR’s ruling and observed that services provided through their professionals are in the nature of professional and technical services as the services provided require...

Salted, Flavoured Potato Chips, Chivda, Sev, Hing Bhujiya Attracts 12% GST: Gujarat AAR

The Gujarat Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has observed that 12% GST is applicable on salted and flavouring potato chips, chivda, sev, and hing bhujiya.The two-member bench of Amit Kumar Mishra and Milind Kavatkar has observed that the supply of food products namely salted and flavoured Potato Chips, Potato Sev (Aloo Sev), Potato Chivda (Potato Salli Mixture), Hing Bhujiya, Sev Mamra...

GSTN Issues Advisory On “Initiating Drop Proceeding” By Taxpayers

The Goods and Service Tax Networks (GSTN) has issued an advisory on “Initiating Drop Proceeding” by taxpayers.On the GST Portal, a feature known as Automated Drop Proceedings of GSTINs suspended due to non-filing of returns has recently been introduced. The taxpayers who have submitted their pending 6 monthly or 2 quarterly returns are eligible for this functionality.The GSTN has...

Take Note Of Money Paid By Insurance Company While Awarding Compensation In Accident Cases: Delhi High Court To DSLSA

The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to keep in mind the fact as to whether any insurance amount has been received while awarding compensation to the victims or dependents in case of death or grievous injuries.“In future, whenever the DSLSA considers cases of compensation in the case of death or grievous injuries, the fact as to whether any amount...

CBIC Issues Clarification Regarding GST Rates And Classification Of Goods On 48th GST Council Recommendation

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued the clarification regarding GST rates and classification of certain goods based on the recommendations of the GST Council in its 48th meeting held on 17th December 2022.1. 18% GST Applicable On RabRab can be correctly classified under the heading 1702 and is subject to an 18% GST rate.A request for clarification regarding...

Delhi High Court Asks Jamia To Strictly Follow Regulations In PhD Admissions, Questions Holding Of ‘Deliberative Process’ After Award Of Marks For Interview

Questioning AJK Mass Communication Research Centre's action of conducting a “qualitative assessment” after declaration of results of the interview in a PhD programme, the Delhi High Court has said that it “hopes and expects” that Jamia Millia Islamia will conduct admissions strictly as per the procedure laid down under its academic ordinance and regulations.Denying relief to a...

Collegium System Keeping Judges Extremely Busy, Adversely Affecting Their Duties: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Continuing to voice his opinion regarding the Collegium System on public forums, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju recently said that the collegium system to appoint judges, which is an administrative job, is keeping the judges 'extremely busy' taking away their precious time, thereby adversely impacting their duties as judges.The Union Law Minister also said that in the year 1993, in the...

Circular Regarding Mismatch Of ITC Is Applicable For 2019-20 In Case Of Identical Errors: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has held that the circular regarding the mismatch of input tax credit (ITC) is applicable for 2019–20 in the case of identical errors."Though the Circular refers only to the years 2017–18 and 2018–19, since there are identical errors committed by the petitioner not only in respect of the assessment years 2017–18 and 2018–19 but also in relation to the...

PIL Against Exhibition Of 'Adipurush' For 'Offending Sentiments' Of Hindus: Allahabad High Court Issues Notice To CBFC

The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed before it seeking an order restraining the board to grant a certificate for the exhibition of the Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon starrer movie 'Adipurush'. The movie is set to release in June 2023.The bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal...

Application For Cross Examination Before Adjudicating Authority Integral Part Of Adjudication Process, Not Alien To PMLA Proceedings: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has observed that an application for cross-examination filed before the Adjudicating Authority under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 is an integral part of the adjudication process and not alien to the proceedings under Section 8 of the enactment. The court also said cross-examination need not be permitted in every case.Justice Prathiba M Singh said that any...

High Court Directs Gauhati University To Consider Regularizing Ad Hoc Part-Time Lecturer Appointed 17 Yrs Ago

A single judge bench of Gauhati High Court recently allowed a writ petition praying for regularisation of service of an ad hoc Lecturer in the Gauhati University Law College, appointed irregularly 17 years ago following sudden vacancy of a part-time lecturer who resigned on account of health conditions.Justice Nelson Sailo observed,"The petitioner having rendered about 17 years of service...

Senior Advocate Prashant Kumar Shahi Appointed As The Advocate General For Bihar

Senior Advocate Prashant Kumar Shahi has been appointed as the Advocate General for Bihar after Senior Advocate Lalit Kishor, resigned from the post earlier this week. A notification was issued on Friday by the Bihar Government notifying the decision of the Governor of the State to Appoint Shahi as the Advocate General for the state.Shahi has previously served as the Education Minister of...