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.
GSTN Updates Refund Process for Recipients of Deemed Export: Changes to Calculation Formats, ITC Allocation and Filing Requisites
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has announced a series of updates and structural changes to the refund filing process for taxpayers...
![CESTAT remands Reversal of Proportionate Cenvat Credits w.r.t. Trading Activities for Reconsideration [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/CESTAT-CESTAT-Kolkata-Cenvat-Credits-TAXSCAN.jpg "CESTAT remands Reversal of Proportionate Cenvat Credits w.r.t. Trading Activities for Reconsideration [Read Order]")
![Income Tax Form 26AS sufficient Proof of Income in lieu of Real Estate Agency for Service Tax Demands: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Income-Tax-Form-26AS-Income-in-lieu-Real-Estate-Agency-Service-Tax-Demands-CESTAT-taxscan.jpg "Income Tax Form 26AS sufficient Proof of Income in lieu of Real Estate Agency for Service Tax Demands: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Valuation of alleged Clandestinely removed Goods b/w related buyers cannot be based on Transaction Value b/w Unrelated Buyers: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cestat-site-img.jpg "Valuation of alleged Clandestinely removed Goods b/w related buyers cannot be based on Transaction Value b/w Unrelated Buyers: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Chartered Accountant uses ChatGPT to clear CA Inter & Final Exams with Exemption: Calls on Professionals to Leverage AI
In a remarkable demonstration of how artificial intelligence (AI) can support academic and professional success, Chartered Accountant Kajal Kathpalia revealed that she cleared both the CA Inter and...
Bombay HC uses forum conveniens Doctrine to Dismiss Trustcap’s Income Tax Matter with Cause of Action at Kolkata [Read Order]
The Bombay High Court recently dismissed an income tax matter using the principle of forum conveniens, holding that the Bombay High Court was not the appropriate court exercising jurisdiction over...
![Bombay HC uses forum conveniens Doctrine to Dismiss Trustcap’s Income Tax Matter with Cause of Action at Kolkata [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Bombay-HC-forum-conveniens-Doctrine-Dismiss-Trustcaps-Income-Tax-Matter-Cause-of-Action-at-Kolkata-taxscan.jpg "Bombay HC uses forum conveniens Doctrine to Dismiss Trustcap’s Income Tax Matter with Cause of Action at Kolkata [Read Order]")
![Income Tax Return Filing: Complete ITR Form 3 Checklist for AY 2025-26 [Read Notification]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ITR-Form-3-income-tax-taxscan.jpg "Income Tax Return Filing: Complete ITR Form 3 Checklist for AY 2025-26 [Read Notification]")
GSTAT Technical Member Qualification Row: Himachal Pradesh HC Dismisses Ex-IAS Officer’s Plea against Relaxation of Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently dismissed a petition filed by a retired officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), while upholding the validity of two state notifications that...
![GSTAT Technical Member Qualification Row: Himachal Pradesh HC Dismisses Ex-IAS Officer’s Plea against Relaxation of Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GSTAT-Technical-Member-Qualification-Row-Himachal-Pradesh-High-Court-TAXSCAN.jpg "GSTAT Technical Member Qualification Row: Himachal Pradesh HC Dismisses Ex-IAS Officer’s Plea against Relaxation of Eligibility Criteria [Read Order]")
Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]
In a significant ruling, the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) New Delhi quashed a ₹45.95 crore excise duty demand on Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL), holding that...
![Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/jindal-Steel-Power.jpg "Middlings not Taxable as Washed Coal: CESTAT Quashes ₹45.95 Cr Excise Demand on Jindal Steel & Power and Bars Extended Limitation [Read Order]")
Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport at Kerala: What the Adani-led Maritime Project Promises
Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala today, May 2, 2025. The Vizhinjam Seaport is India’s first dedicated...
GSTN Enables Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication & Document Verification with Slot Booking Across India
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has now enabled Biometric-based Aadhaar Authentication and Document Verification with Slot Booking for new GST registrations across all States and Union...
