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.
Hues of Evasion: Understanding Colourable Devices in Indian Taxation
The term "colourable devices" originates from the legal maxim "substance over form," an accounting principle rooted in common law. The Maxim advises...
![Form GST MOV 07 u/s 129(3) provides 7 Days for Replying to SCN: Andhra Pradesh HC axes Penalty Order for Procedural Violation [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Andhra-Pradesh-High-Court-GST-MOV-07-SCN-Penalty-Order-GST-Taxscan.jpg "Form GST MOV 07 u/s 129(3) provides 7 Days for Replying to SCN: Andhra Pradesh HC axes Penalty Order for Procedural Violation [Read Order]")
![Club or Association Services not Commercial Concern for Service Tax Purposes: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Club-or-Association-Services-Non-Commercial-Concern-Service-Tax-taxscan.jpg "Club or Association Services not Commercial Concern for Service Tax Purposes: CESTAT [Read Order]")
![Alcohol Seminars not ‘Convention Service’ u/s65 (105), No Service Tax on ‘Delegation Fee’: CESTAT [Read Order]](https://www.taxscan.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CESTAT-Alcohol-Seminars-Convention-Service-Section-65-105-Service-Tax-Delegation-Fee-No-Service-Tax-taxscan.jpg "Alcohol Seminars not ‘Convention Service’ u/s65 (105), No Service Tax on ‘Delegation Fee’: CESTAT [Read Order]")
Delhi Dept. of Trade & Taxes assigns R.K. Ahuja to Conduct Internal Review for Enrolling GST Practitioners
The Department of Trade and Taxes (Administration Branch) situated in New Delhi has issued an Order assigning Assistant Commissioner R.K. Ahuja to lead the internal review process for the enrolment...
55th GST Council Meeting Proposes to Reduce 25% Pre-deposit to 10% for Penalty Appeals u/s 107 & 112 of CGST Act
The 55th Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Council meeting, held on December 21, 2024, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, proposed a significant amendment to Sections 107 and 112 of the Central Goods and Services...
Bombay HC smacks Notice on 2 Tax Officials for Illegal Arrest of Businessman in Suspected ₹9.5 Crore GST Fraud
The Bombay High Court recently issued notice to two officers of the State Goods and Services Tax ( SGST ) Department for ‘illegally’ arresting a businessman suspected to have fraudulently availed...
