Supreme Court Pauses GST Showcause Actions Against Online Gaming, Casinos; Cases Consolidated for Final Ruling.

SC stayed showcause notices issued by GST authorities worth over Rs 1 lakh crore to online gaming companies and casinos over alleged tax evasion. A bench of JJ. J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said matters required hearing and all proceedings against gaming companies should remain stayed. Govt amended GST law making it mandatory for overseas online gaming firms to register in India from Oct 1, 2023 and 28% GST would be levied on full value of bets placed. Gaming firms contested such GST demands before HCs. SC transferred pleas from 9 HCs to itself for authoritative pronouncement. .....

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