E-way bill generation slackens in November post festive season spur

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The pace of e-way bill generation slackened in the first half of November against the previous month, signalling a possible slowdown in demand and likely pointing to the fragility of a sharp recovery seen in the festive season. About 24.1 million e-way bills were generated in the first half, with the daily average at 1.72 … Read more

E-way bill generation to be restricted if taxpayer with over Rs 5 cr turnover fails to file return

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E-way bill generation facility would be restricted in case taxpayers with turnover over Rs 5 crore fail to file their GSTR-3B returns, for a consecutive period of two months or more. The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued notices to taxpayers stating that it will implement this from 15 October, 2020. “Large non-compliant … Read more

Proposal for GST under reverse mechanism draws mixed response from jewellery sector

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MUMBAI: A proposal by a group of ministers for GST amendment on the gem and jewellery sector elicited a mixed response from the trade. To plug loopholes in collection of GST or potential misuse, the GoM recommenced a 3% GST on purchase of old jewellery under the reverse charge mechanism. Also, an E-way bill has … Read more