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.
![No GST on Additional Surcharge Levied by Electricity Supplier on OA Consumer: AAAR [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AAAR-Appellate-Authority-for-Advance-Ruling-GST-on-additional-surcharge-GST-TAXSCAN.jpg "No GST on Additional Surcharge Levied by Electricity Supplier on OA Consumer: AAAR [Read Order]")
No GST on Additional Surcharge Levied by Electricity Supplier on OA Consumer: AAAR [Read Order]
The Karnataka Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR) recently ruled that no Goods and Services Tax (GST) may be levied on additional...
![“Sikkimese” u/s.10(26AAA) is for Purposes of Income Tax Act Only: Sikkim HC Affirms No Violation of Rights u/ Art. 371(k) [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sikkim-HC.jpg "“Sikkimese” u/s.10(26AAA) is for Purposes of Income Tax Act Only: Sikkim HC Affirms No Violation of Rights u/ Art. 371(k) [Read Order]")
No Close Shave! Madras HC Favours Gillette’s Subsidiary, Holds GST Refund Claims Were Within Limitation [Read Order]
The Madras High Court has ruled in favour of M/s Gillette Diversified Operations Private Limited (Gillette), holding that its Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund claims were filed within the...
![No Close Shave! Madras HC Favours Gillette’s Subsidiary, Holds GST Refund Claims Were Within Limitation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Close-Shave-Madras-HC-Favours-Gillettes-Subsidiary-GST-Refund-Claims-Limitation-TAXSCAN.jpg "No Close Shave! Madras HC Favours Gillette’s Subsidiary, Holds GST Refund Claims Were Within Limitation [Read Order]")
193 Registered Cases and 2 Convictions: The Figures of ED’s 10-Year Crackdown on MPs, MLAs, MLCs and Political Leaders
Latest official reports suggest that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had registered 193 cases against Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), Members of Legislative...
NACIN Issues Dates for Departmental Promotion Examination: Tax Assistants to Executive Assistants Aspirants Notified
The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) has officially announced the schedule for the latest iteration of the Departmental Promotion Examination for Tax Assistants...
CBDT Releases Comprehensive FAQs on Guidelines for Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act [Read Circular]
In a bid to bring greater clarity and uniformity to the mechanism employed for compounding of offences under the Income-Tax Act, 1961, the Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT ) has issued a...
![CBDT Releases Comprehensive FAQs on Guidelines for Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act [Read Circular]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CBDT-Comprehensive-FAQs-Guidelines-Compounding-Offences-Income-Tax-Act-taxscan.jpg "CBDT Releases Comprehensive FAQs on Guidelines for Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act [Read Circular]")
Promote the Law, Not Lawyers! Bar Council issues Strict Warning against Law Professionals’ Unethical Social Media Practices
The Bar Council of India ( BCI ) has issued a strong warning against legal advertising and misleading social media promotions by advocates and legal influencers, which are in contravention of the...
![Kerala GST Dept. Introduces Video Conferencing for Faster Hearings [Read Circular]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kerala-GST-Deptment-Kerala-GST-Kerala-GST-Dept.-Introduces-Video-Conferencing-Video-Conferencing-for-Faster-Hearings-Video-Conferencing-Faster-Hearings-taxscan.jpg "Kerala GST Dept. Introduces Video Conferencing for Faster Hearings [Read Circular]")