The Madras High Court has clarified the interpretation of Rule 39(1)(a) of the CGST Rules, holding that the requirement to distribute Input Tax Credit (ITC) in the same month applies only after the credit becomes “available for distribution” upon fulfilment of statutory eligibility conditions under Section 16 of the CGST Act. The bench of Chief…
RELIANCE JIO | Same-Month ISD Credit Distribution U/R 39(1)(a) Must Be Read With ITC Eligibility Conditions: Madras High Court
Nikhil Bhandari
Nikhil Bhandari is a Chartered Accountant and a Indirect Tax professional with over 4.5 years of post-qualification experience in tax advisory, compliance management, and tax process optimization. Associated with SDU LLP since August 2015 spanning his articleship through to his current role as Assistant Manager Nikhil has uniquely navigated India’s transition from the legacy tax regime into the GST era.His expertise encompasses both strategic advisory and Indirect Tax litigation, where he represents clients in complex disputes across the manufacturing, service, and e-commerce sectors. By providing high-level counsel to corporate leadership, he ensures that tax positions are not only robust and compliant but also structured for long-term operational efficiency.Beyond his core practice, Nikhil is a proactive contributor to the GST ecosystem. He is dedicated to tracking and analyzing judicial precedents from various High Courts and the Supreme Court, fostering greater clarity and ease of access to tax intelligence for the wider professional community.
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