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Karnataka has imposed a one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of gutkha, pan masala and other tobacco or nicotine products.

Karnataka Food Safety Department Bans Gutkha, Tobacco and Nicotine Products for One Year

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AAAR Rules 5% GST Applicable on Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaves Even After Grading, Bundling and Butting 

West Bengal AAR clarifies that serving food and hookah in restaurants are separate GST supplies, with distinct tax rates for tobacco and non-tobacco hookahs.

West Bengal AAR Clarifies GST Applicability on Tobacco and Non-Tobacco Hookah in Restaurants

AAR holds that cured, graded, bundled and butted tobacco leaves retain their character as “tobacco leaves” taxable at 5%

AAR Clarifies 5% GST on Cured, Graded & Butted Tobacco Leaves

WBAAR Clarifies 5% GST on Cured, Graded & Butted Tobacco Leaves

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The recent GSTN Advisories have notified the updates related to GSTR-3B, RSP-based valuation for tobacco products, and the opt-in declaration for hotel accommodation services.

GSTN Updates: Major Changes in January 2026 Every Taxpayer Must Know

The advisory is applicable to products such as pan masala, unmanufactured tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, etc.

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Karnataka Food Safety Department Bans Gutkha, Tobacco and Nicotine Products for One Year

AAAR Rules 5% GST Applicable on Sun-Cured Tobacco Leaves Even After Grading, Bundling and Butting

West Bengal AAR Clarifies GST Applicability on Tobacco and Non-Tobacco Hookah in Restaurants

WBAAR Clarifies 5% GST on Cured, Graded & Butted Tobacco Leaves

GSTN Updates: Major Changes in January 2026 Every Taxpayer Must Know

GSTN Releases Advisory on RSP-Based Valuation of Notified Tobacco Goods under GST