Institute of Business Laws (IBL) along with knowledge partner Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS) is organising an important seminar to gain practical insights into the latest developments in GST and Corporate laws, from GSTAT procedures, ITC disputes, and departmental actions to business restructuring, M&A strategies, MSME compliance, and FEMA reforms equipping professionals to navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape shaping Indian businesses today.
This event will feature discussions on key aspects of GST and Corporate Law and the path forward, with insights from specialists at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS)
The session will inter-alia cover
GST:
- Handling GST Litigation
- GSTAT- Understanding the procedural framework, assessing pending matters, selecting the right appellate path, and preparing for hearings
- Summons, Provisional attachment, Arrest, Parallel Proceedings etc. - Instructions by GST department and recent judgements
- Show Cause Notices – Important points to remember while drafting replies
- Garnishee Notice – How to Respond - Points to take care – Section 79
- Blocking of ITC under Rule 86A – Recent Jurisprudence
- Probable areas of dispute for the future
- ITC denial on account of supplier being declared NGTP or supplier not paying tax to govt. or allegation of bogus invoice
- ITC on construction of immovable property – Section 17(5) (c) & (d)
- Input Service Distributor and Cross Charge – Procedure and compliance
- GST issues in mining sector
- Discussion on recent disputed AAR’s and HC decisions which are against the assessee
- Assignment of leasehold rights – Way forward after Gujarat HC judgement
- GST 2.0 Next Gen Reforms
- Inverted Duty Refunds,
- Issues faced by various sectors on account of change in GST rate – Hotel, Food, Logistics, Construction etc.
- Implication under Section 18(4), Post-sale discounts, Coal cess balance etc.
Corporate and M&A:
1. Business Restructuring Models – Mergers and Business Transfers
* Fast Track Merger – Amendments Introduced
* Strike-Off of companies
2. Handling MSME Payments
* Diligence on the Vendor – Key Checks
* Demand of payment – Language of the contract
3. Navigating through India’s Trade Framework – FEMA Challenges
* Introduction of new export declaration form
* Merchanting trade relaxations
* Revamping of write-off / reduction in invoice.
Venue - Courtyard by Marriott, Jadeball, NH-6, Labhandi,
opposite Indira Gandhi Agriculture University,
Raipur, 492001

