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.
R&I Japan raises India’s Sovereign Rating to BBB+: Signals Strong Macroeconomic Conditions & GST Reforms
The Rating and Investment Information, Inc., Japan (R&I) recently raised India’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign issuer rating from BBB to...
![Finance Ministry notifies Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure Sub-sectors [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/20/2089081-finance-ministry-harmonized-master-list-infrastructure-sub-sectors-taxscan.webp "Finance Ministry notifies Harmonized Master List of Infrastructure Sub-sectors [Read Notification]")
![SEBI Introduces ‘TLH’ Code for Smooth Transmission of Securities from Nominee to Legal Heir in CBDT Reporting [Read Circular]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/20/2089079-sebi-introduces-cbdt-tlh-code-taxscan.webp "SEBI Introduces ‘TLH’ Code for Smooth Transmission of Securities from Nominee to Legal Heir in CBDT Reporting [Read Circular]")
![No Simultaneous GST Audit by State & Central Tax Agencies: Madras HC Interim Stays Notice to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/20/2088904-arcelormittal-nippon-steel-taxscan.webp "No Simultaneous GST Audit by State & Central Tax Agencies: Madras HC Interim Stays Notice to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel [Read Order]")
![GST ITC Fraud with Forged E-way Bills, Lorry Receipts & Delivery Challans: Telangana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail as Proprietor Paid Penalty [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/20/2088898-gst-itc-fraud-taxscan.webp "GST ITC Fraud with Forged E-way Bills, Lorry Receipts & Delivery Challans: Telangana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail as Proprietor Paid Penalty [Read Order]")
CBIC Notification on GST Amnesty Scheme cannot Prescribe Retrospective Cut-Off Date: Bombay HC [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court recently held that a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for an amnesty scheme for issues pertaining to Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
![CBIC Notification on GST Amnesty Scheme cannot Prescribe Retrospective Cut-Off Date: Bombay HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/19/2088737-cbic-cbic-notification-gst-gst-amnesty-scheme-taxscan.webp "CBIC Notification on GST Amnesty Scheme cannot Prescribe Retrospective Cut-Off Date: Bombay HC [Read Order]")
Dept. Treated Exempt Road and Irrigation Work Services as Taxable Manpower Supply: Gauhati HC dismisses Writ to Determine Facts [Read Order]
The Gauhati High Court recently dismissed a writ petition that challenged a demand order that had classified numerous contractual services which were liable to and exempt from service tax under the...
![Dept. Treated Exempt Road and Irrigation Work Services as Taxable Manpower Supply: Gauhati HC dismisses Writ to Determine Facts [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/19/2088618-road-and-irrigation-work-services-manpower-supply-taxscan.webp "Dept. Treated Exempt Road and Irrigation Work Services as Taxable Manpower Supply: Gauhati HC dismisses Writ to Determine Facts [Read Order]")
Human Error Led to ₹1 Crore GST ITC availment instead of ₹1 Lakh: Orissa HC Remits Matter for Rectification [Read Order]
The Orissa High Court was faced with a case where a clerical mistake while filing Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns led to an inflated Input Tax Credit (ITC) claim of more than ₹1 crore instead...
![Human Error Led to ₹1 Crore GST ITC availment instead of ₹1 Lakh: Orissa HC Remits Matter for Rectification [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/19/2088620-gst-itc-orissa-high-court-human-error-taxscan.webp "Human Error Led to ₹1 Crore GST ITC availment instead of ₹1 Lakh: Orissa HC Remits Matter for Rectification [Read Order]")
Single Judge Cannot Dismiss CST & VAT Writs for Alternative Remedy Once Division Bench Remits Decision on Merits: Chhattisgarh HC [Read Order]
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that a Single Judge Bench of the High Court cannot dismiss writ petitions under the Chhattisgarh Value Added Tax Act, 2005 and the Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 on...
![Single Judge Cannot Dismiss CST & VAT Writs for Alternative Remedy Once Division Bench Remits Decision on Merits: Chhattisgarh HC [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/18/2088383-single-judge-cst-vat-writs-dismiss-cst-vat-writs-taxscan.webp "Single Judge Cannot Dismiss CST & VAT Writs for Alternative Remedy Once Division Bench Remits Decision on Merits: Chhattisgarh HC [Read Order]")
Telangana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Driver Accused in Fraudulent GST E-Way Bill Generation Case [Read Order]
The Telangana High Court recently granted pre-arrest (anticipatory) bail to a driver who was accused in a case arising from allegations of fraudulent generation of e-way bills during the transport of...
![Telangana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Driver Accused in Fraudulent GST E-Way Bill Generation Case [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/17/2088045-gst-e-way-bill-taxscan.webp "Telangana HC Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to Driver Accused in Fraudulent GST E-Way Bill Generation Case [Read Order]")
Defunct Business Unable to Provide Alternate Storage for Goods Post Lease Expiry: Calcutta HC Directs GST Authorities to Repossess Goods [Read Order]
The Calcutta High Court recently directed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities to seize goods held by a defunct business in a leased godown since the defunct company was unable to provide an...
![Defunct Business Unable to Provide Alternate Storage for Goods Post Lease Expiry: Calcutta HC Directs GST Authorities to Repossess Goods [Read Order]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/09/17/2088006-service-tax-warehouse-tax-exemption-food-industry-tax-service-tax-exemption-food-storage-services-taxscan.webp "Defunct Business Unable to Provide Alternate Storage for Goods Post Lease Expiry: Calcutta HC Directs GST Authorities to Repossess Goods [Read Order]")
All That You Should Not (and Should) Buy Before September 22: GST Rate Cuts on Everyday Goods and Services
The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council which was held on 3rd September, 2025 recommended sweeping, HSN-wise tax changes on a variety of goods which shall come into effect from...
