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GSTN issues advisory clarifying eligibility, forms, and timelines for filing Opt-In Declarations to classify hotel accommodation premises as “Specified Premises” under GST.

GSTN Issues Advisory on Opt-In Declaration for Specified Premises: Key Rules, Eligibility and Due Dates (2025)

News

Vodafone Idea has disclosed receiving a Rs. 637.90 crore GST demand and penalty order, which it plans to challenge before the appropriate legal authority.

Vodafone Idea Receives Rs. 637.90 Crore GST Penalty Over Excess ITC Availment and Short Tax Payment

Judgement

Court holds State GST authorities lacked jurisdiction and failed to establish fraud, wilful misstatement or suppression as mandatory under Section 74.

HC Quashes Section 74 GST Proceedings for Lack of Fraud Allegations and Jurisdiction

Notifications

The Finance Ministry has revised the GST rate structure for tobacco, pan masala, and related products, with the changes coming into effect from February 01, 2026.

Finance Ministry Revises GST Rates on Tobacco, Pan Masala and Nicotine Products; Effective from February 01, 2026

The CBIC has notified new GST rules making retail sale price the basis for tax calculation on pan masala, tobacco and similar products, effective from February 1, 2026.

CBIC Notifies Major GST Changes for Pan Masala and Tobacco Products; Effective February 1, 2026

The government has replaced the current cess rate with "Nil" for many ranges of serial numbers in the schedule covering certain entries between S. No. 1 and S. No. 38.

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GSTN Issues Advisory on Opt-In Declaration for Specified Premises: Key Rules, Eligibility and Due Dates (2025)

Vodafone Idea Receives Rs. 637.90 Crore GST Penalty Over Excess ITC Availment and Short Tax Payment

HC Quashes Section 74 GST Proceedings for Lack of Fraud Allegations and Jurisdiction

Finance Ministry Revises GST Rates on Tobacco, Pan Masala and Nicotine Products; Effective from February 01, 2026

CBIC Notifies Major GST Changes for Pan Masala and Tobacco Products; Effective February 1, 2026

Government Announces Nil Compensation Cess Rate Across Various Tobacco Products From Feb 1