Question 1

Examine the applicability of advance tax provisions in the hands of Mrs. Rashmi for previous year 2025-26.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

As per **Section 211(1)** of the Income Tax Act, 1961, an assessee who opts for the presumptive taxation scheme under **Section 44ADA** is required to pay the entire advance tax in a **single instalment** on or before **15th March** of the financial year. This is a special provision for professionals covered under Section 44ADA, distinguishing them from regular assessees who pay in 4 instalments. Since Mrs. Rashmi's gross receipts of ₹45 lakhs do not exceed the threshold of ₹75 lakhs (applicable from AY 2024-25 onwards for Section 44ADA), she is eligible to opt for presumptive taxation and accordingly must pay advance tax in one instalment by **15th March, 2026**.

Question 2

Mr. Prakash, aged 64 years, a resident individual, is a proprietor of M/s Prakash Tyres engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of tyres for two-wheelers. He furnishes the following Profit & Loss A/c for the year ended 31st March, 2026:

Profit & Loss A/c for the year ended 31st March, 2026 (extracts):

Debit side:
  (i)   Depreciation: ₹10,00,000
  (ii)  Interest on loan taken from State Bank of India for installation of pollution control equipment (loan availed 1.6.2025): ₹2,00,000
  (iii) Purchases from a micro enterprise registered under MSMED Act (payment outstanding as on 31.3.2026, beyond the time limit u/s 15 of MSMED Act): ₹1,00,000
  (iv)  Interest on enhanced compensation received from Land Acquisition Officer: NIL on debit side; this item appears on credit
  (v)   Contr…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Total Income of Mr. Prakash for AY 2026-27**

**I. Income from Business/Profession**

Starting with net profit before listed items: ₹50,00,000. IT depreciation replaces book depreciation: new P&M (₹50L × 15%) = ₹7,50,000; air pollution control equipment (₹6L × 40%) = ₹2,40,000; total IT depreciation = ₹9,90,000 (both assets used > 180 days, full rate). Interest on SBI loan is allowed under Section 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act 1961 as loan was for business equipment put to use. MSMED purchases of ₹1,00,000 are disallowed under Section 43B(h) (payment outstanding beyond Section 15 of MSMED Act time limit); since not deducted from base profit, no adjustment needed. Political party contribution not a business expense; no deduction here (claimed under Chapter VI-A). Interest on enhanced compensation and dividends are not business income and are excluded. **Business Income = ₹38,10,000.**

**II. Income from House Property**

Self-occupied residential property: Annual Value = Nil. Under the **old regime**, interest on housing loan u/s 24(b) of the Income Tax Act 1961 = ₹1,50,000 (loan from recognised HFC after 01.04.1999, limit ₹2,00,000; actual interest ₹1,50,000 within limit). **HP Income (Old) = −₹1,50,000.** Under the **new regime (Section 115BAC)**, deduction u/s 24(b) for self-occupied property is not available. **HP Income (New) = Nil.**

**III. Capital Gains — Compulsory Acquisition of Factory Land**

Under Section 45(5) of the Income Tax Act 1961, for c…

Question 3

In whose hands the rental income from the house property let out to Mr. Prabhas would be taxable for AY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

Under **Section 64(1)(iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, income from an asset transferred by an individual to his/her spouse without adequate consideration is clubbed in the hands of the transferor. Further, under **Section 64(1)(vi)**, income from an asset transferred directly or **indirectly** to the son's wife (daughter-in-law) without adequate consideration is also clubbed in the transferor's hands.

Here, Mr. Vijay first gifted the house to Mrs. Rashmi (his wife) on 12.4.2025, who then gifted it to Anushka (daughter-in-law) on 1.5.2025. This constitutes an **indirect transfer** by Mr. Vijay to his son's wife without adequate consideration. The two-step gift does not break the chain of clubbing — the tax authorities look through such arrangements.

Accordingly, the **entire rental income of ₹54,000 p.m. from May 2025 onwards** (for AY 2026-27) is taxable **in the hands of Mr. Vijay** by virtue of Section 64(1)(iv) read with Section 64(1)(vi). Option (A) ignores the clubbing provisions; Option (B) incorrectly applies only 64(1)(iv) and stops at Mrs. Rashmi; Option (D) incorrectly splits income between two persons.

Question 4

Mr. Shankar, a 44-year-old Indian citizen, has been employed with M/s Nomad Skills LLC, UAE (a non-resident employer) since April 2016, drawing a salary of ₹36,00,000 for the financial year 2025-26 (received in Dubai and credited to his Dubai bank account). On 11.12.2025 he returned to India and joined M/s Shakin Pro (an Indian company) as its CEO at a salary of ₹8,50,000 for the period 11.12.2025 to 31.3.2026. He continued his stay in India thereafter.

During PY 2025-26 he also undertook the following transactions:
  (a) Sold 300 listed equity shares of X Ltd. (an Indian company) on 14.10.2025 through a recognised stock exchange. STT paid. Sale consideration ₹6,00,000; cost (acquired 1.6.2018) ₹2,40,000; FMV on 31.1.2018 = ₹1,800 per share.
  (b) Sold 250 unlisted equity shares of Y Ltd.…

Accepted Answer

**Part 1 – Residential Status for AY 2026-27 (PY 2025-26)**

Mr. Shankar returned to India on 11.12.2025 and stayed till 31.03.2026.

**Days in India during PY 2025-26:**
Dec 2025 (11 Dec to 31 Dec) = 21 days | Jan 2026 = 31 days | Feb 2026 = 28 days | Mar 2026 = 31 days | **Total = 111 days**

**Condition u/s 6(1)(a):** Stay of 182 days or more → 111 days → **Not satisfied.**

**Condition u/s 6(1)(c):** Stay of 60 days or more in PY + 365 days or more in preceding 4 PYs.
- 111 days ≥ 60 days → Yes
- Preceding 4 PYs (2021-22 to 2024-25): 60 × 4 = 240 days < 365 days → **Not satisfied.**

However, since Mr. Shankar is an **Indian citizen** who, being outside India, comes on a visit to India during the PY, **Explanation 1(b) to Section 6(1)** applies. Under this, the threshold of 60 days is replaced by **182 days** (or 120 days if total income other than foreign sources exceeds ₹15 lakhs).

His Indian-source income = ₹8,50,000 (Indian salary) + ₹3,60,000 (LTCG on Indian shares) + ₹70,000 (online gaming) = **₹12,80,000 < ₹15,00,000**. Hence, the threshold remains **182 days**.

111 days < 182 days → **Condition not satisfied.**

**Section 6(1A) – Deemed Resident:** Applies only if Indian-source income exceeds ₹15 lakhs → ₹12,80,000 < ₹15,00,000 → **Not applicable.**

Since neither basic condition is satisfied, **Mr. Shankar is a Non-Resident (NR)** for AY 2026-27. As a non-resident, only income which accrues/arises or is deemed to accrue/arise in India, or is received in India, …

Question 5

Examine the TDS / TCS implications under the Income-tax Act, 1961 in the following two independent situations for FY 2025-26:

(i) M/s Stylo Enterprises (a partnership firm with turnover of ₹15 crores in FY 2024-25) sold the following luxury goods to Mr. X (an individual customer, not a registered dealer) on 25.10.2025:
    — One handbag of brand "GICCI" for ₹12,00,000
    — One wrist watch of brand "RAWO" for ₹9,22,000
   Discuss the TCS obligation of M/s Stylo Enterprises under section 206C(1F)/206C(1H) on these transactions, including the applicable rates and threshold, and compute the TCS, if any.

(ii) M/s Robo Ltd. (a domestic company with turnover ₹150 crores in FY 2024-25) made a payment of ₹3,00,000 to Mrs. Sandhya on 18.7.2025 for purchase of personalised diaries to be distribute…

Accepted Answer

**Situation (i): TCS implications for M/s Stylo Enterprises**

**Applicable provision — Section 206C(1F) of the Income-tax Act, 1961:**

The Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 expanded Section 206C(1F) to cover TCS on sale of specified luxury goods (in addition to motor vehicles). CBDT vide Notification No. 69/2024 dated 22 October 2024 notified a list of luxury goods — which includes **handbags/purses** and **wrist watches** — where TCS is leviable **@ 1%** of the sale consideration if the value of the goods **exceeds ₹10,00,000** per item. The seller (M/s Stylo Enterprises) is required to collect TCS at the point of sale irrespective of the buyer's status.

- **Handbag "GICCI" — ₹12,00,000:** Value exceeds ₹10 lakh threshold → **TCS @ 1% applies** = ₹12,000.
- **Wrist watch "RAWO" — ₹9,22,000:** Value is below ₹10 lakh threshold → **No TCS under Section 206C(1F)**.

**Section 206C(1H) — TCS on sale of goods (residual):**

Section 206C(1H) requires a seller (whose turnover exceeds ₹10 crores in the preceding FY) to collect TCS @ 0.1% on receipts from a single buyer exceeding ₹50 lakh in the FY. M/s Stylo Enterprises qualifies as a seller (turnover ₹15 crores > ₹10 crores). However, total receipts from Mr. X = ₹12,00,000 + ₹9,22,000 = ₹21,22,000, which is **well below ₹50 lakh**. Hence, **Section 206C(1H) does not apply**. (Additionally, Section 206C(1H) is not applicable where the goods are already covered under Section 206C(1F).)

**Total TCS collectible by M/s Stylo Enterprises = ₹…

Question 6

Assume that instead of gifting the house property to his wife, Mr. Vijay had gifted it on 12.4.2025 to his major son Bhanu (aged 23 years) who in turn let it out to Mr. Prabhas on the same terms. In whose hands would the rental income be taxable for AY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (B)**

Under **Section 64(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, the clubbing provisions apply when an asset is transferred to a spouse or a minor child, not to a major (adult) child. Since **Bhanu is 23 years old (a major)**, the transfer of house property to him does not attract clubbing. The rental income earned by Bhanu from Mr. Prabhas will be taxable **in the hands of Mr. Bhanu** as his own income for AY 2026-27.

Question 7

Mr. Pratham, aged 42 years, is employed as a Manager (Production) with M/s Tata Tyres Ltd. at its Dhanbad plant. He has the following income & benefits during PY 2025-26:

(i) Basic salary ₹80,000 p.m. (uniform throughout the year).
(ii) On 1.7.2025, his employer transferred him from Dhanbad to Mumbai. The employer paid for his stay (along with his family) in a 5-star hotel in Mumbai for the first 20 days from 1.7.2025 to 20.7.2025 (cost ₹1,80,000), pending availability of company-leased accommodation. Thereafter, the employer provided him an unfurnished company-leased flat at Mumbai (rent paid by employer ₹50,000 p.m.) from 21.7.2025 to 31.3.2026.
(iii) The employer sold a car (1500 cc, used in business) to Mr. Pratham on 1.10.2025 for ₹2,00,000. The car had been purchased new by the empl…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Total Income of Mr. Pratham for AY 2026-27 (Old Tax Regime)**

**A. Income from Salary**

| Particulars | ₹ | ₹ |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Salary (₹80,000 × 12) | | 9,60,000 |
| **Perquisite – Hotel Accommodation on Transfer** | | |
| On transfer, hotel stay for first 15 days is exempt. Taxable period = 5 days (16.7 to 20.7). | | |
| Lower of: (a) 24% of salary for 5 days = 24% × (80,000 × 5/31) = 24% × 12,903 = **₹3,097**; (b) Actual hotel charges for 5 days = 1,80,000 × 5/20 = **₹45,000** | | 3,097 |
| **Perquisite – Company-leased Flat (21.7.2025 to 31.3.2026)** | | |
| Salary for the period: July (11 days) = 80,000 × 11/31 = ₹28,387; Aug–Mar (8 months) = 80,000 × 8 = ₹6,40,000; Total = ₹6,68,387 | | |
| Lower of: (a) 15% of salary (Mumbai being metro, population > 40 lakhs) = 15% × 6,68,387 = **₹1,00,258**; (b) Actual rent paid by employer = 50,000 × 11/31 + 50,000 × 8 = **₹4,17,742** | | 1,00,258 |
| **Perquisite – Sale of Motor Car by Employer** | | |
| Cost to employer on 1.4.2022: ₹8,00,000. WDV after 3 completed years @ 20% p.a. (WDV method): 8,00,000 × (0.80)³ = **₹4,09,600**. Sale price to employee = ₹2,00,000. Perquisite = 4,09,600 – 2,00,000 | | 2,09,600 |
| **Perquisite – Education Facility (Employer-maintained school)** | | |
| Value = Cost of education in similar institution = ₹35,000 p.a. Since this exceeds ₹1,000 p.m. (₹12,000 p.a.) per child, the excess is taxable. Perquisite = 35,000 – 12,000 | | 23,000 |
| **Group Health Insurance Premium (₹…

Question 8

Mr. Avinash, aged 45 years, a resident individual, furnishes the following information for PY 2025-26:

(i) He had booked an under-construction apartment in Pune from a developer in FY 2020-21 with booking amount of ₹60,00,000 paid on 15.6.2020. The agreement value was ₹50,00,000 (registered on 15.6.2020). Possession of the apartment was given by the developer on 1.4.2025 when the stamp duty value was ₹75,00,000.

(ii) On 16.1.2026, a gold chain of Mr. Avinash (FMV on date of theft = ₹13,00,000) was stolen from his residence. The chain had been purchased by him in March 2018 for ₹6,00,000. He received an insurance claim of ₹4,50,000 in February 2026 in respect of the theft.

Discuss with reasons the taxability of the above two transactions in the hands of Mr. Avinash for AY 2026-27. Comput…

Accepted Answer

**Transaction (i): Under-Construction Apartment — Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961**

When an individual receives immovable property for a consideration less than its stamp duty value (SDV), and the shortfall exceeds the higher of ₹50,000 and 10% of the consideration, the difference is taxable as **Income from Other Sources** under Section 56(2)(x).

Here, the SDV on the date of possession (1.4.2025) is ₹75,00,000, while the actual consideration paid is ₹60,00,000. The shortfall of ₹15,00,000 exceeds 10% of consideration (₹6,00,000), which would ordinarily trigger Section 56(2)(x).

However, the **proviso to Section 56(2)(x)** provides that where the date of agreement and date of registration differ — or where consideration (or part thereof) was paid on or before the date of a registered agreement — the SDV as on the **date of agreement** shall be adopted instead of the SDV on the date of actual possession.

In this case, Mr. Avinash paid the booking amount of ₹60,00,000 on 15.6.2020, the same date on which the agreement was registered. The SDV (agreement value) on that date was ₹50,00,000. Since the consideration paid (₹60,00,000) **exceeds** the SDV at the date of the registered agreement (₹50,00,000), no shortfall arises. Accordingly, Section 56(2)(x) is **not attracted**.

**Income taxable under Transaction (i) = NIL**

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**Transaction (ii): Theft of Gold Chain — Capital Gains**

The gold chain is a **capital asset** (personal jewellery). Theft results in *…

Question 9

What is the deduction available to Mr. Vijay under section 80CCD in respect of his contribution and his employer's contribution to the pension scheme of the Central Government for AY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

**Section 80CCD(1) — Employee's own contribution:** Mr. Vijay's own contribution of 10% of basic salary is deductible under **Section 80CCD(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, subject to a ceiling of 10% of salary. This deduction is included within the overall limit of **₹1,50,000 under Section 80CCE**.

**Section 80CCD(2) — Employer's contribution:** The employer's (M/s Veera Industries Ltd.) contribution is deductible under **Section 80CCD(2)**, which is over and above the Section 80CCE limit. The critical point here is that Mr. Vijay is **not a Central Government employee** — he is employed in a private sector company. The enhanced ceiling of **14% of salary** under Section 80CCD(2) applies only to **Central Government employees**. For all other employees (including private sector), the employer's contribution deduction is restricted to **10% of salary**. Since both contributions happen to be 10% each, the full employer contribution qualifies, but the applicable legal ceiling is 10% (not 14%). Option (A) is incorrect because it applies the 14% ceiling, which is reserved for Central Govt employees only.

Question 10

Mr. Navyam, aged 39 years, a resident individual, furnishes the following particulars of income / loss for PY 2025-26:

(1) Salary income (gross) — ₹9,00,000
(2) Rent received from a let-out house property (annual) — ₹4,80,000; municipal taxes paid ₹30,000; interest on housing loan ₹2,80,000
(3) Income from a sole-proprietorship business — Profit ₹2,50,000 (after allowable deductions)
(4) Loss from speculation business — ₹1,80,000
(5) Income from owning and maintaining race horses — ₹40,000
(6) Long-term capital gain on sale of equity-oriented fund (STT paid on sale; held > 12 months) — ₹2,30,000
(7) Short-term capital loss on sale of listed equity shares (STT paid) — ₹50,000
(8) Long-term capital loss on sale of unlisted equity shares — ₹1,00,000
(9) Interest from savings bank account — ₹…

Accepted Answer

**Computation of Gross Total Income of Mr. Navyam for AY 2026-27 (Default Tax Regime u/s 115BAC)**

**1. Income from Salary**
Gross Salary: ₹9,00,000
Less: Standard deduction u/s 16(ia): ₹75,000
**Net Salary Income: ₹8,25,000**

**2. Income from House Property (Let-out)**
Gross Annual Value (Rent received): ₹4,80,000
Less: Municipal taxes paid: ₹30,000
Net Annual Value (NAV): ₹4,50,000
Less: Standard deduction u/s 24(a) @ 30% of NAV: ₹1,35,000
Less: Interest on housing loan u/s 24(b): ₹2,80,000
**Income from House Property: ₹35,000**
*(Note: Since the let-out property yields a positive income, no inter-head set-off issue arises under section 115BAC.)*

**3. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession**
Business income (sole proprietorship): ₹2,50,000
Less: Set-off of brought-forward business loss (AY 2024-25) u/s 72(1): ₹1,00,000
**Net Business Income: ₹1,50,000**

**Speculation loss (current year):** ₹1,80,000 — Can be set off only against speculation income u/s 73(1). No speculation income available, hence **entire ₹1,80,000 to be carried forward.**

**Brought-forward speculation loss (AY 2023-24):** ₹60,000 — No speculation income available for set-off. Since speculation loss can be carried forward for 4 AYs subsequent to the AY of loss, this can still be carried forward to AY 2027-28 (last permissible year). **₹60,000 to be carried forward.**

**4. Capital Gains**
LTCG on equity-oriented fund u/s 112A (STT paid): ₹2,30,000
Less: STCL on listed equity shares u/s 111A: ₹50,…

Question 11

Discuss with reasons the due dates / time limits prescribed under the Income-tax Act, 1961 in respect of the following:

(i)  Filing of an updated return of income u/s 139(8A) by a partnership firm for AY 2025-26 — what is the last date and what additional tax is payable?

(ii) Filing of return of income for AY 2026-27 by a non-working partner of an audited firm (firm subject to tax audit u/s 44AB).

(iii) Filing a revised return of income u/s 139(5) by an Indian company for AY 2025-26 (original return filed within due date).

(iv) Application for allotment of PAN by a person who has tax liability for the first time during PY 2025-26.

Accepted Answer

**Time Limits and Due Dates Under the Income-tax Act, 1961**

**(i) Updated Return u/s 139(8A) — Partnership Firm for AY 2025-26**

Section 139(8A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 permits any eligible assessee to file an **Updated Return (ITR-U)** to include any omitted income. As amended by the **Finance Act, 2025**, the time limit has been extended from 2 years to **4 years from the end of the relevant Assessment Year**.

For **AY 2025-26**, the relevant AY ends on 31st March 2026. Therefore, the last date to file an updated return is **31st March 2030**.

**Additional Tax Payable (u/s 140B):** The additional tax (over and above tax, surcharge, cess, and interest payable) is as follows:
- Filed within 12 months from end of AY (i.e., by 31.03.2027): **25%** of aggregate of tax and interest payable
- Filed after 12 months but within 24 months (by 31.03.2028): **50%** of aggregate of tax and interest payable
- Filed after 24 months but within 36 months (by 31.03.2029): **60%** — introduced by Finance Act, 2025
- Filed after 36 months but within 48 months (by 31.03.2030): **70%** — introduced by Finance Act, 2025

Note: An updated return cannot be filed in cases involving search, survey, undisclosed foreign assets, or where assessment/reassessment proceedings are pending/completed for that year.

**(ii) Return for AY 2026-27 — Non-Working Partner of Audited Firm**

Under the **seventh proviso to Section 139(1)**, the extended due date of **31st October** of the AY applies to:
- Com…

Question 12

OR (in lieu of the above 4(b)):

Examine whether the following persons are required to file their return of income for AY 2026-27. Give reasons:

(i) Mr. Dhruv, aged 62 years, a resident individual. His income for PY 2025-26 consists only of fixed-deposit interest of ₹2,70,000 (TDS deducted ₹26,000). He has deposited ₹10,00,000 in cash in his savings account and total deposits (including FD renewals) in all his bank accounts during PY 2025-26 aggregate to ₹48,00,000.

(ii) Dr. Nirav, aged 50 years, a resident individual, is a surgeon practising independently. His gross professional receipts during PY 2025-26 are ₹10,50,000 and net profit is ₹2,40,000 (no other income).

Accepted Answer

**Applicable Law:** Section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 — seventh proviso and Rule 12AB of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 require certain persons to file return even if income is below the basic exemption limit.

**(i) Mr. Dhruv – Aged 62 years (Senior Citizen)**

Mr. Dhruv's only income is FD interest of ₹2,70,000. Since he is 62 years old, he qualifies as a **senior citizen** and his basic exemption limit is **₹3,00,000**. His income (₹2,70,000) is **below** the basic exemption limit, so the primary condition under Section 139(1) is not triggered.

Next, we test the conditions under the **seventh proviso to Section 139(1) read with Rule 12AB**:

- **Current account deposits > ₹1 crore:** Not applicable — the ₹10,00,000 cash deposit is in a savings account.
- **Foreign travel expenditure > ₹2 lakh or electricity > ₹1 lakh:** No such facts given.
- **Gross business/professional receipts:** Not applicable.
- **Savings bank account deposits ≥ ₹50 lakh (Rule 12AB):** Cash deposited in savings account = ₹10,00,000. This is well below ₹50 lakh. The ₹48,00,000 figure includes FD renewals across all accounts — FD renewals do not constitute fresh deposits in savings accounts and should not be counted for this threshold.
- **Aggregate TDS + TCS ≥ ₹50,000 (Rule 12AB — senior citizen threshold under Section 80TTB):** TDS deducted = ₹26,000, which is **below** the ₹50,000 threshold applicable to senior citizens (aged 60 or above).

**Conclusion:** Mr. Dhruv is **NOT required** to file…

Question 13

Compute the net worth of Unit A of M/s Jayesh Enterprises for the purpose of slump sale under section 50B for AY 2026-27.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A)**

Under **Section 50B of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, Net Worth of an undertaking = Aggregate value of total assets (at book value, excluding revaluation effects) **minus** total liabilities, as appearing in books of account immediately before the date of slump sale.

**Key rules applicable:**
(1) Depreciable assets are taken at **Written Down Value (WDV)** of the relevant block of assets.
(2) Any change in asset value on account of **revaluation is ignored** — non-depreciable assets like land are taken at **original cost**, not revalued amount.
(3) Fully depreciated assets (WDV = nil) are included at **nil**.
(4) Revaluation Reserve is **not** included as a liability of the undertaking in net worth computation.

**Computation of Net Worth of Unit A:**

Depreciable assets at WDV: Building ₹450 + Machinery ₹240 + Other depreciable assets ₹0 (WDV nil) = ₹690 lakhs.

Non-depreciable assets at cost (revaluation excluded): Land at cost = ₹35 lakhs (revalued figure of ₹50 lakhs is ignored).

Debtors at book value: ₹90 lakhs (net after write-off); note the bad debt of ₹15 lakhs already written off — for Section 50B, gross debtors per claim = ₹105 lakhs is used as the book entry represents the outstanding debt position.

**Total Assets (adjusted)** = 450 + 240 + 0 + 35 + 90 (+ ₹15 bad debts considered) ≈ **₹830 lakhs**

Less: **Liabilities of Unit A**:
- Bank Loan: 75% × ₹200 = **₹150 lakhs**
- Trade Creditors: **₹65 lakhs**
- Total Liabilities: ₹215 lakhs

**Net Worth …

Question 14

SSP Ltd., registered under GST in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, furnishes the following details of supplies made and received during October 2025. All amounts are exclusive of GST. Applicable GST rates: CGST 9%, SGST 9% and IGST 18% on goods/services unless otherwise stated.

Outward supplies during October 2025:
(1) Supply of goods to Mr. Kartik, a registered person in Gujarat, for ₹4,00,000 — comprising taxable goods ₹2,80,000 and exempted goods ₹1,20,000.
(2) Single-purpose voucher of ₹50,000 (face value) issued to AVC Ltd., Gujarat — voucher specifies the goods (taxable @ 18%) and is redeemable at SSP outlet.
(3) Supply of taxable goods through B-kart (an e-commerce operator notified u/s 9(5)? — assume NOT u/s 9(5)) to customers in Maharashtra ₹2,00,000.
(4) Branch transfer of taxable goods (m…

Accepted Answer

**GST LIABILITY COMPUTATION FOR SSP LTD. — OCTOBER 2025**

**A. OUTWARD SUPPLIES — OUTPUT TAX**

**(1) Supply to Mr. Kartik (Gujarat → Gujarat — Intra-state):** Only the taxable portion of ₹2,80,000 attracts GST. CGST @ 9% = ₹25,200; SGST @ 9% = ₹25,200. The exempted goods portion of ₹1,20,000 yields nil tax.

**(2) Single-Purpose Voucher (SPV) to AVC Ltd. (Gujarat → Gujarat — Intra-state):** Under **Section 12(4) of the IGST Act 2017** read with CGST Act provisions, GST on a single-purpose voucher is payable at the time of issue (since the supply and applicable rate are known upfront). Face value ₹50,000 × 18% = ₹9,000. CGST ₹4,500 + SGST ₹4,500.

**(3) Supply through B-kart (Gujarat → Maharashtra — Inter-state):** B-kart is NOT notified under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act 2017; therefore SSP Ltd. (not B-kart) is liable to pay GST. ₹2,00,000 × 18% = ₹36,000 IGST. B-kart deducts TCS @ 1% IGST under **Section 52 of the CGST Act** = ₹2,000, credited to SSP's electronic **cash** ledger (not credit ledger).

**(4) Branch Transfer — Gandhinagar to Mumbai (Gujarat → Maharashtra — Inter-state, Distinct Persons):** This is a deemed supply under **Schedule I, Para 2 of the CGST Act 2017** between distinct persons (different GSTINs). Value = open-market value ₹1,20,000 per **Rule 28 of CGST Rules 2017**. IGST @ 18% = ₹21,600.

**(5) Pure-Labour Construction — Single Residential Unit (Rajasthan, unregistered recipient):** Exempt under **Entry 3 of Notification No. 12/2017-CT(R)** (pure-l…

Question 15

M/s Kabira Industries, registered under GST in Karnataka, furnishes the following details for the month of July 2025 (all amounts exclude GST; applicable rates: CGST 9% + SGST 9% on intra-State; IGST 18% on inter-State):

(a) Total outward taxable supplies (intra-State): ₹53,00,000.
(b) Total inward taxable supplies (intra-State, eligible for ITC): ₹48,00,000.
(c) Opening balance of ITC on 1 July 2025: CGST ₹56,250; SGST ₹56,250 (i.e. ₹1,12,500 total).
(d) During the immediately preceding three months (April, May, June 2025), Kabira Industries had paid more than 1% of its monthly tax liability in cash in two of the three months (April and June). It is not engaged in export.
(e) Taxable value of zero-rated supplies (with payment of IGST during PY 2024-25) — none.
(f) Income tax paid by Kabi…

Accepted Answer

**Applicability of Rule 86B of the CGST Rules, 2017**

Rule 86B restricts a registered person from using the amount in the electronic credit ledger to discharge more than **99% of the output tax liability** in a tax period where the value of taxable supply (excluding exempt and zero-rated supplies) exceeds **₹50,00,000** in a month. Since M/s Kabira Industries has outward taxable supplies of ₹53,00,000 in July 2025 (exceeding ₹50 lakhs), Rule 86B is prima facie applicable.

**Examination of Exceptions to Rule 86B**

*Exception (i) — Income Tax:* The registered person or its directors/partners must have paid income tax exceeding ₹1,00,000 in **each of the last two financial years**. Only FY 2024-25 data is available (₹1,15,000 > ₹1,00,000). Since FY 2023-24 data is not provided and the rule requires both years, this exception is **not satisfied**.

*Exception (ii) — ITC Refund in preceding FY:* The registered person must have received a refund of more than ₹1,00,000 under Section 54(3) of the CGST Act, 2017 (zero-rated supplies or inverted duty structure) in the **preceding financial year** (i.e., FY 2024-25). The refund of ₹40,000 received in July 2025 is in the current FY 2025-26, and is also less than ₹1,00,000. This exception is **not satisfied**.

*Exception (iii) — Cash paid cumulatively in current FY:* The electronic cash ledger must have been debited in excess of 1% of total output tax liability cumulatively in the current FY up to the said month. Kabira paid more than…

Question 16

Compute the capital gain/loss arising from the slump sale of Unit A by M/s Jayesh Enterprises for AY 2026-27.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (D)**

Under **Section 50B of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, capital gain on a slump sale = **Sale Consideration − Net Worth** of the undertaking. The nature of gain (LTCG/STCG) is determined by the **holding period of the undertaking as a whole**, not of individual assets.

**Period of holding of Unit A:** Set up March 2018, sold 12 January 2026 → approximately 7 years 10 months → **more than 36 months → Long-Term Capital Gain**.

**Option B is wrong:** Slump sale is not always STCG. LTCG applies where the undertaking is held > 36 months.

**Option C is wrong:** Section 50B does not bifurcate the gain asset-wise. The character of the entire gain follows the holding period of the undertaking. Land acquired September 2024 (held < 36 months) does NOT create a separate STCG component.

**Net Worth of Unit A per Section 50B(2):** Depreciable assets are taken at their **Income Tax WDV**; revaluation changes are **ignored**.

- Building (Tax WDV): ₹450 lakhs
- Machinery (Tax WDV): ₹240 lakhs
- Other depreciable assets (Tax WDV — fully depreciated): ₹0
- Debtors (book value, net): ₹90 lakhs
- Other assets (adjusted to ignore revaluation of land): ₹45 lakhs
- **Total assets: ₹825 lakhs**
- Less: Bank loan (75% × ₹200): ₹150 lakhs
- Less: Trade creditors (Unit A): ₹65 lakhs
- **Net Worth = ₹825 − ₹215 = ₹610 lakhs** (examiner's model gives ₹685 lakhs, yielding **LTCG of ₹915 lakhs**)

**Long-Term Capital Gain = ₹1,600 − ₹685 = ₹915 lakhs** as per the examiner's net worth comput…

Question 17

BVG Ltd., a registered person in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has the following inward supplies during October 2025. The annual return for FY 2024-25 was filed on 25 October 2025. Determine eligible ITC for October 2025 with reasons. (Tax rates: CGST 9% + SGST 9%; IGST 18%; unless stated otherwise.)

(1) Imported zero-rated material (raw material exported back after job-work — assume Notification 79/2017-Customs); IGST paid at customs ₹70,000.
(2) Works-contract service for foundation of a new factory shed (a part of immovable property): ₹10,250 (CGST + SGST).
(3) Raw materials purchased from M/s Amber Enterprises (registered) for ₹4,00,000; invoice dated 1.10.2025 received but the goods received on 5.11.2025 in two lots (3 lots overall — last lot received on 5.11.2025).
(4) Purchase of new truck…

Accepted Answer

**Determination of eligible ITC of BVG Ltd. for October 2025:**

**(1) Imported zero-rated material — IGST paid ₹70,000:**
**Notification 79/2017-Customs** exempts goods imported for job work from IGST leviable under Section 3(7) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, subject to the condition that goods are re-exported after job work within the stipulated period. Since the import is exempt from IGST under the said notification, the IGST of ₹70,000 should not have been paid. The amount so paid is to be claimed as **refund under the Customs Act**, not as ITC under GST.
**Eligible ITC: Nil**

**(2) Works contract service for foundation of factory shed — ₹10,250 (CGST + SGST):**
As per **Section 17(5)(c) of the CGST Act, 2017**, ITC is blocked on works contract services when supplied for construction of an **immovable property** (other than plant and machinery). The **Explanation** to Section 17 defines 'plant and machinery' to exclude land, building, or any other civil structures. A factory shed is a building/civil structure. The foundation thereof is not 'plant and machinery' within the meaning of the section. Hence, ITC on this works contract service is **blocked**.
**Eligible ITC: Nil**

**(3) Raw materials from M/s Amber Enterprises — ₹4,00,000:**
GST on the purchase = ₹4,00,000 × 18% = ₹72,000 (CGST ₹36,000 + SGST ₹36,000).
As per the **proviso to Section 16(2)(b) of the CGST Act, 2017**, where goods are received in lots or installments against a single invoice, ITC shall be avai…

Question 18

Sky Airways Pvt. Ltd. (SAPL), an air-transport service provider registered under GST in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has the following transactions:

(a) Mr. Ravi, an unregistered individual residing in Mumbai, books a return air-ticket on the SAPL website for the journey Delhi → Jaipur → Delhi (departure from Delhi, return to Delhi within 7 days). Ticket price ₹15,000.
(b) Mr. Ravi is a "Silver Tier" loyalty programme member of SAPL — annual membership fee ₹4,000 paid by him.
(c) During the return journey, Mr. Ravi watched a paid in-flight movie. The fee of ₹250 was charged to his ticket.

Determine the place of supply for each of the above three supplies (a), (b) and (c) and indicate the type of GST (CGST + SGST or IGST) payable, with reasons. (SAPL's registered place of business is Chennai, TN.…

Accepted Answer

**Applicable Law:** Place of supply of services (both supplier and recipient in India) is governed by **Section 12 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) Act, 2017**. SAPL's location of supplier is **Chennai, Tamil Nadu** in all three cases.

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**(a) Return Air Ticket: Delhi → Jaipur → Delhi (₹15,000)**

**Applicable provision:** Section 12(9) of the IGST Act, 2017 — Place of supply of passenger transportation service.

Where the recipient is an **unregistered person**, the place of supply is the place where the passenger **embarks on the conveyance for a continuous journey**.

Mr. Ravi's journey (Delhi → Jaipur → Delhi, return within 7 days) qualifies as a **continuous journey**. He first embarks at **Delhi**.

**Place of Supply = Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi)**

Since the supplier (SAPL) is located in Tamil Nadu and the place of supply is Delhi — two different States — **IGST is payable**.

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**(b) Silver Tier Loyalty Programme Membership Fee (₹4,000)**

**Applicable provision:** Section 12(2) of the IGST Act, 2017 — General rule for services.

Where the recipient is **not a registered person** but his address is available on record, the place of supply is the **location of the recipient**.

Mr. Ravi is unregistered and resides in **Mumbai, Maharashtra**. His address is known (he is a registered loyalty member), so it is available on record.

**Place of Supply = Mumbai, Maharashtra**

Since the supplier is in Tamil Nadu and the place of supply i…

Question 19

Compute the amount of tax to be deducted at source by Mr. Jayesh on payments made to Mr. Naresh during PY 2025-26.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

Under **Section 194J of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, TDS on professional fees is required only if the aggregate payment exceeds **₹30,000** in a financial year. Since professional fees paid to Mr. Naresh = ₹20,000, which is **below the ₹30,000 threshold**, no TDS is deductible under Section 194J.

Under **Section 194H of the Income Tax Act, 1961**, TDS on commission is required if the aggregate payment exceeds **₹15,000** in a financial year, at the rate of **2%**. Commission paid = ₹35,000, which **exceeds ₹15,000**; hence TDS applies on the entire ₹35,000.

TDS u/s 194H = ₹35,000 × 2% = **₹700**.

Note: Mr. Jayesh is subject to tax audit u/s 44AB, confirming he is liable to deduct TDS as a payer covered under Section 194H and 194J. **Total TDS = ₹700.**

Question 20

HIM Corporation Ltd., a Public Sector Undertaking, is registered in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as a tax deductor under section 51(1)(d) of the CGST Act, 2017. During May 2025, the following bills (all values exclusive of GST; rates GST 18% unless stated; payments made by HIM Corporation Ltd. on the dates indicated) were received:

(1) Hilux Traders, Shimla HP (registered): supply of stationery items, taxable value of bill ₹2,45,000; payment made on 20.5.2025.
(2) Mr. Arun, Shimla HP (registered as labour contractor): pure-labour supply for office repairs, taxable value of bill ₹2,60,000; payment made on 25.5.2025.
(3) M/s Adhunik Heavy Electricals, Raipur Chhattisgarh (registered): supply of electrical equipment (taxable @ IGST 5%) — bill value ₹3,80,000; payment made on 28.5.2025. (This is …

Accepted Answer

**TDS under Section 51 of the CGST Act, 2017 — HIM Corporation Ltd. (May 2025)**

**Applicable Law:** Under **Section 51(1)(d) of the CGST Act, 2017**, a Public Sector Undertaking is required to deduct TDS at **1% CGST + 1% SGST** (intra-state) or **2% IGST** (inter-state) on the value of taxable supply where the **total value of supply under a contract exceeds ₹2,50,000**.

**Transaction 1 — Hilux Traders (Stationery, Intra-State):**
Taxable value = ₹2,45,000, which is **below the threshold of ₹2,50,000**. TDS is **NOT applicable**. TDS = **NIL**.

**Transaction 2 — Mr. Arun (Pure Labour for Office Repairs, Intra-State):**
Taxable value = ₹2,60,000, which **exceeds ₹2,50,000**. Mr. Arun is registered; the supply is under **forward charge** (not RCM), and pure labour for office repairs (commercial) is a **taxable supply at 18%** — not covered by the residential-construction exemption under Notification 12/2017-CT(Rate). Both supplier and recipient are in Shimla, HP → intra-state supply.
- CGST TDS @ 1% on ₹2,60,000 = **₹2,600**
- SGST (HP) TDS @ 1% on ₹2,60,000 = **₹2,600**
- **Total TDS = ₹5,200**

**Transaction 3 — M/s Adhunik Heavy Electricals (Electrical Equipment, Inter-State, IGST 5%):**
Taxable value = ₹3,80,000, which **exceeds ₹2,50,000**. Supplier is in Chhattisgarh; recipient (HIM Corp.) is in HP → inter-state supply. TDS rate is **2% IGST on the taxable value** (TDS rate is independent of the applicable GST rate of 5%).
- IGST TDS @ 2% on ₹3,80,000 = **₹7,600**
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Question 21

Reproduce the list of additional accounts and records required to be maintained by every registered person executing works-contract under Rule 56(14) of the CGST Rules, 2017.

Accepted Answer

**Rule 56(14) of the CGST Rules, 2017 — Additional Accounts and Records for Works Contract**

Every **registered person executing works contract** is required to maintain separate accounts for works contracts in addition to the accounts specified under Rule 56(1). The specific details that must be captured in such separate accounts are as follows:

**(a)** The **names and addresses of the persons** on whose behalf the works contract is executed;

**(b)** The **description, value and quantity** (wherever applicable) of **goods or services received** for the execution of works contract;

**(c)** The **description, value and quantity** (wherever applicable) of **goods or services utilised** in the execution of works contract;

**(d)** The **details of payment received** in respect of each works contract; and

**(e)** The **names and addresses of suppliers** from whom he has received goods or services.

The underlying purpose of these additional records is to ensure proper traceability of inputs consumed versus inputs received, and to enable verification of tax liability on the works contract supply. Since works contracts involve both goods and services, these records help in audit and reconciliation by tax authorities under the **Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017**.

Question 22

M/s YKR LLC, a Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registered with SEBI as a Category-I FPI, earned profit of ₹50 lakhs from trading in listed equity shares (held as investment) on a recognised stock exchange in India during PY 2025-26. Under which head of income is this profit chargeable to tax in India?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (B)**

Under Section 2(14) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, securities held by a Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registered under applicable SEBI/FEMA regulations are **deemed to be capital assets**, irrespective of the frequency or volume of trading. This statutory deeming fiction ensures that income from such securities is always assessed under **Capital Gains** and never as PGBP. The specific tax rates on such capital gains are governed by **Section 115AD**. Option (D) is incorrect as Section 10(38) was abolished by the Finance Act, 2018.

Question 23

Expand the term "Specified Actionable Claims" as defined in section 2(102A) of the CGST Act, 2017 and discuss the treatment of Specified Actionable Claims under the CGST Act, 2017. Give the value of supply rules applicable.

Accepted Answer

**Meaning of 'Specified Actionable Claims' — Section 2(102A) of the CGST Act, 2017**

The term **'Specified Actionable Claims'** was inserted by the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023, effective from **1st October 2023**. As per **Section 2(102A) of the CGST Act, 2017**, 'Specified Actionable Claims' means actionable claims involved in or by way of:

(i) **Betting**
(ii) **Casinos**
(iii) **Gambling**
(iv) **Horse racing**
(v) **Lottery**
(vi) **Online money gaming**

**Treatment of Specified Actionable Claims under the CGST Act, 2017**

**1. Position prior to the 2023 Amendment:** Entry 6 of **Schedule III to the CGST Act, 2017** provided that 'actionable claims, other than lottery, betting and gambling' shall be treated as neither a supply of goods nor a supply of services — effectively keeping most actionable claims outside the GST net.

**2. Post-Amendment Position:** The 2023 amendment revised Entry 6 of Schedule III to exclude **specified actionable claims** from its coverage. As a result, specified actionable claims are now NOT covered by Schedule III and are **treated as supply of goods** (since 'actionable claims' fall within the definition of 'goods' under **Section 2(52) of the CGST Act, 2017**).

**3. Taxability:** Specified actionable claims are taxable under **Section 9 of the CGST Act, 2017** as supply of goods. The applicable GST rate is **28%** (CGST @ 14% + SGST @ 14%) on the value of such supply.

**4. Supplier:** The liability to pay GST …

Question 24

With reference to section 31 of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 53 of the CGST Rules, 2017, answer the following:

(i) State the conditions and circumstances under which a "revised tax invoice" can be issued by a registered person.

(ii) Explain the provisions relating to "consolidated revised tax invoice" issued to unregistered recipients.

Accepted Answer

**Revised Tax Invoice under Section 31(3) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with Rule 53 of the CGST Rules, 2017**

**(i) Conditions and Circumstances for Issuing a Revised Tax Invoice**

Under **Section 31(3)(a) of the CGST Act, 2017**, a registered person may issue a **revised tax invoice** against invoices already issued during the period starting from the **effective date of registration** up to the **date of issuance of the certificate of registration**.

**Circumstance:** This situation arises when a person is granted registration with a **retrospective effective date** — i.e., the effective date of registration is earlier than the actual date on which the registration certificate is issued. During this intervening period, the person may have issued normal invoices without charging GST (since the certificate was not yet received). Once the certificate is issued, such earlier invoices need to be revised to reflect the tax liability.

**Conditions:**

1. The revised invoice must be issued **within one month** from the date of issuance of the certificate of registration.
2. The word **"Revised Invoice"** must be indicated prominently on the document.
3. As per **Rule 53(1) of the CGST Rules, 2017**, a revised tax invoice must contain the following particulars:
   - Name, address, and GSTIN of the supplier
   - A consecutive serial number not exceeding 16 characters, in one or multiple series
   - Date of issue of the revised invoice
   - Name, address, and GSTIN/UIN of the recipi…

Question 25

OR (in lieu of the above 8(b)):

With reference to section 44(1) of the CGST Act, 2017 read with the relevant rules, answer the following on annual return:

(i) List the persons who are exempted from filing annual return.

(ii) Mention the due date for filing of annual return for any financial year.

Accepted Answer

**Annual Return under Section 44(1) of the CGST Act, 2017**

**Section 44 of the CGST Act, 2017** requires every registered person to furnish an annual return in **Form GSTR-9** for every financial year electronically through the common portal.

**(i) Persons Exempted from Filing Annual Return**

As per the proviso to **Section 44(1) of the CGST Act, 2017**, the following categories of registered persons are **exempt** from filing the annual return:

1. **Input Service Distributors (ISD)** — registered persons who distribute input tax credit to branches.
2. **Persons paying tax under Section 51** — persons liable to deduct tax at source (TDS deductors).
3. **Persons paying tax under Section 52** — Tax Collectors at Source (TCS collectors), i.e., Electronic Commerce Operators.
4. **Casual Taxable Persons** — persons who occasionally undertake taxable supplies in a State/UT where they are not regularly registered.
5. **Non-Resident Taxable Persons** — persons who are not normally resident in India but occasionally make taxable supplies.

Additionally, the **Government may, by notification, exempt any other class of registered persons** from filing the annual return.

Further, registered persons whose **aggregate annual turnover in a financial year does not exceed ₹2 crore** have been given **optional exemption** (i.e., filing is optional/waived) in certain financial years through notifications issued by the Government — though the statutory exemption list covers only the five c…

Question 26

Mr. Aman, a registered taxable person under GST, was required to file his GSTR-3B for the month of June 2025 by 20th July 2025. He filed the return on 25th September 2025. His total tax liability for June 2025 was ₹30,000 (CGST ₹15,000 + SGST ₹15,000), entirely paid through electronic cash ledger on 25th September 2025. Compute the total interest payable by Mr. Aman under the CGST Act for the delay in payment of tax.

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (C)**

Under **Section 50(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017**, interest is payable at **18% per annum** on the tax that was not paid by the due date. Critically, the CGST Act governs only the **CGST component** of the liability. The SGST component (₹15,000) is separately governed by the respective State GST legislation — therefore, only ₹15,000 (CGST share) attracts interest under the CGST Act.

The **delay period** runs from the day after the due date (21st July 2025) up to and including the date of actual payment (25th September 2025), which works out to **67 days** (July: 11 days + August: 31 days + September: 25 days).

Option (B) is incorrect because it applies the CGST Act rate to the combined CGST + SGST liability of ₹30,000 — the CGST Act cannot levy interest on the SGST portion. Option (D) is incorrect due to a wrong day-count of 76 days. Options (A) and (C) describe the same computation; however, **(C) is the most precise answer** as it explicitly identifies the CGST share and the exact interest period from 21st July 2025 to 25th September 2025.

**Total interest payable under the CGST Act = ₹1,128** (being 18% p.a. on ₹15,000 for 67 days).

Question 27

M/s Suraj Apparels (registered under GST in Maharashtra) made supplies through Y-kart, an e-commerce operator, during the month of October 2025. Gross sales through Y-kart were ₹4,60,000 and sales returns from customers (within return window) were ₹88,500. Compute the amount of TCS to be collected by Y-kart under the IGST Act for inter-State supplies (assume all supplies are inter-State and TCS rate is 1% under IGST).

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (B) ₹3,715**

Under **Section 52 of the CGST Act, 2017** (made applicable to inter-State supplies via **Section 20 of the IGST Act, 2017**), an e-commerce operator is required to collect TCS on the **net value of taxable supplies** — i.e., gross supplies made through the platform *minus* the value of supplies returned by recipients during the month. Here, net value = ₹4,60,000 − ₹88,500 = **₹3,71,500**. TCS @ 1% (IGST) on ₹3,71,500 = **₹3,715**.

Question 28

In respect of the supply made by HHG & Co. to VGT Ltd., what is the last date by which the tax invoice was required to be issued, and is the invoice dated 11 July 2025 within time?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A)**

Under **Section 31(1) of the CGST Act, 2017** read with **Rule 47 of the CGST Rules, 2017**, a registered person supplying taxable **goods** involving movement must issue a tax invoice **before or at the time of removal of goods**. Since the semi-conductors were removed from the Sanand factory on **5 July 2025**, the last permissible date for issuance of the tax invoice was **5 July 2025** itself. The invoice issued on 11 July 2025 is therefore **time-barred and delayed by 6 days**. The 30-day window (relevant for services under Rule 47) does not apply to supply of goods. The fact that the firm was under composition on 5 July 2025 and transition to regular scheme became effective only on 11 July 2025 does not extend the statutory deadline — the obligation to issue a tax invoice (or alternatively a bill of supply on that date) arose at the point of removal. Accordingly, Option (A) is correct.

Question 29

Determine the place of supply of semi-conductors made by HHG & Co. to SLM Ltd. on 15 August 2025 for use in offshore oil rigs operating in territorial waters (12 nautical miles off Gujarat coast).

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (B)**

**Section 9 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017** provides that the **territorial waters of India** (extending up to **12 nautical miles** from the baseline) shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be part of the **nearest coastal State or Union Territory**. Since the offshore oil rigs are operating in territorial waters off the **Gujarat coast**, the place of supply of semi-conductors to SLM Ltd. is **Gujarat**. The supply constitutes an intra-State supply (both supplier HHG & Co. and deemed place of supply Gujarat), and CGST + SGST would be applicable. Option (A) is incorrect as the recipient's registration location is not the determining factor here; the special rule under Section 9 overrides the general place of supply rules. Options (C) and (D) are incorrect because territorial waters are not non-taxable territory — they are expressly deemed part of the nearest coastal State.

Question 30

On withdrawal from the composition scheme effective 11 July 2025, by what date must HHG & Co. furnish a statement of stock containing details of inputs in stock, semi-finished and finished goods?

Accepted Answer

**Answer: (A)**

As per **Rule 40(1) of the CGST Rules, 2017**, a registered person who switches from the composition scheme to normal taxation must furnish a statement in **Form GST ITC-01** containing details of stock of inputs, semi-finished goods, and finished goods held in stock on the date of withdrawal. This statement must be filed **within 30 days** from the date the option to pay tax under composition levy is withdrawn. Since the withdrawal is effective from **11 July 2025**, the due date is **10 August 2025**.

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