Goods and Service Taxes (GST) have been quite a thorn in our sides since the sudden increase in GST on common household products. Adding more thorns to our side is yet another ridiculous change: packaged parathas will now attract 18% GST whereas chapatis are set at 5% percent.    Gujarat Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (GAAAR) has upheld the GAAR order in an application that was filed by Vadilal Industries.  Vadilal Industries has put up an argument against the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR)  in this matter.    Arguments and justifications   Firstly, GAAR is a tool used to control and avoid tax evasions and tax leaks and that also checks aggressive tax planning. According to Vaad

Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair