Avinash Kurungot
Avinash Kurungot is a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Following a stint in Civil Litigation, marking appearances across the High Court of Kerala and various sub-courts, he has channelled his skills towards developing engaging tax, finance and news content.
Changes CAs should Look out for: ICAI Guidance Note on Financial Statements of Non-Corporate Entities
April 1, 2024 marked the beginning of the new financial year and along with it, a host of new changes that are to be looked into by Chartered...
![14 Year Delay to Issue Tax Notice: Kerala HC Holds No Protection u/s 17D KGST Act on “Fast Track Assessments” [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Issue-Tax-Notice-Kerala-HC-Protection-us-17D-KGST-Act-Fast-Track-Assessments-TAXSCAN.jpeg "14 Year Delay to Issue Tax Notice: Kerala HC Holds No Protection u/s 17D KGST Act on “Fast Track Assessments” [Read Order]")
![HSD-Classification Dispute: Supreme Court Directs Customs to Establish Requisite Testing Facilities to Avert Prolonged Litigation [Read Judgement]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/HSD-Classification-Dispute-Supreme-Court-Customs-Requisite-Testing-Facilities-Avert-Prolonged-Litigation-taxscan.jpg "HSD-Classification Dispute: Supreme Court Directs Customs to Establish Requisite Testing Facilities to Avert Prolonged Litigation [Read Judgement]")
![No Suppression or Fraud: Delhi HC Rejects GST Dept’s Service Tax Demand on Subcontractor Beyond Limitation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/No-Suppression-or-Fraud-Fraud-Delhi-HC-Delhi-HC-Rejects-GST-GST-Deptment-Service-Tax-Demand-Service-Tax-taxscan.jpg "No Suppression or Fraud: Delhi HC Rejects GST Dept’s Service Tax Demand on Subcontractor Beyond Limitation [Read Order]")
Relief to Kapil Dev: ITAT Exempts Former Captain Income Tax on ₹1.5 Crore One-Time Benefit Awarded by BCCI [Read Order]
The Delhi Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ( ITAT ) recently granted relief to former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, ruling that the ₹1.5 crore he received as a one-time benefit from the...
![Relief to Kapil Dev: ITAT Exempts Former Captain Income Tax on ₹1.5 Crore One-Time Benefit Awarded by BCCI [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Captain-Kapil-Dev-BCCI-Relief-to-Kapil-Dev-taxscan.jpg "Relief to Kapil Dev: ITAT Exempts Former Captain Income Tax on ₹1.5 Crore One-Time Benefit Awarded by BCCI [Read Order]")
Service Charge on Restaurant Bills is Not a Mandatory Tax: Delhi HC Directs CCPA To Revise Misleading Terminology [Read Order]
The Delhi High Court recently reaffirmed that the service charge levied by restaurants and hotels is not a mandatory tax, while directing the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to consider...
![Service Charge on Restaurant Bills is Not a Mandatory Tax: Delhi HC Directs CCPA To Revise Misleading Terminology [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Service-Charge-on-Restaurant-Bills-Mandatory-Tax-Delhi-HC-Directs-CCPA-Revise-Misleading-Terminology-TAXSCAN.jpg "Service Charge on Restaurant Bills is Not a Mandatory Tax: Delhi HC Directs CCPA To Revise Misleading Terminology [Read Order]")
Ministry of Law & Justice Launches Notary Portal: Application Submission, COP Renewal and Auxiliary Functions Go Online
In a significant step towards digital India, the Ministry of Law and Justice has launched the online Notary Portal to streamline processes related to notarial services under the Notaries Act, 1952,...
Wrongful ITC Claim: Calcutta HC Exempts Wilhelmsen Port Services from Paying 10% Disputed Tax Observing Revenue Neutrality [Read Order]
The Calcutta High Court recently ruled in favor of Wilhelmsen Port Services India Private Limited, exempting the company from making a 10% payment of the disputed Input Tax Credit (ITC) amount,...
![Wrongful ITC Claim: Calcutta HC Exempts Wilhelmsen Port Services from Paying 10% Disputed Tax Observing Revenue Neutrality [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Calcutta-High-Court-ITC-dispute-GST-exemption-taxscan.jpg "Wrongful ITC Claim: Calcutta HC Exempts Wilhelmsen Port Services from Paying 10% Disputed Tax Observing Revenue Neutrality [Read Order]")
Japan & India Sign ₹10,945 Crore Loan Agreements under Japan’s Official Development Assistance to India
The Government of India and the Government of Japan have signed loan agreements worth JPY 191.736 billion (approximately ₹10,945 crore) under Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India,...
Cabinet Greenlights 2% Increase of Govt. Employees’ Dearness Allowance: Changes To Cost Additional ₹6614 Crore Annually
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners which shall be...
No Reasoned Appellate Order for Rejecting GST Appeal: Calcutta HC Remands Matter for Fresh Consideration [Read Order]
The Calcutta High Court recently set aside an appellate order rejecting a Goods and Services Tax (GST) appeal, citing the absence of a reasoned decision provided by the Respondent Commissioner of...
![No Reasoned Appellate Order for Rejecting GST Appeal: Calcutta HC Remands Matter for Fresh Consideration [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GST-appeal-Calcutta-High-Court-GST-rejection-taxscan.jpg "No Reasoned Appellate Order for Rejecting GST Appeal: Calcutta HC Remands Matter for Fresh Consideration [Read Order]")