GST Portal functionalities updated: module-wise deployments and webinar/video resources available for taxpayer guidance on an ongoing basis.
The GST Portal has received module-specific enhancements across Registration, Returns, Advance Ruling, Payment, Refund and other taxpayer functions, and month/quarter-wise compilations and a short-video compilation are provided via downloadable links on the GSTN tutorial site and YouTube channel to assist stakeholders.

Input Tax Credit fraud exposed; arrest and GST penal action initiated after analytics revealed goods-less invoice network.
Allegations of fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit arose after analytics showed issuance and sale of goods-less invoices by linked firms; the principal admitted using his identity for authentication and facilitating inadmissible ITC claims, leading to arrest and remand under GST penal provisions while investigations continue.

Single Click Nil filing simplifies GSTR-1 compliance, enabling one-click nil return submission via the GSTR-1 dashboard checkbox.
Single Click Nil filing of GSTR-1 enables taxpayers to submit a nil outward supplies return by selecting the "File NIL GSTR-1" checkbox on the GSTR-1 dashboard, streamlining the electronic filing step and improving portal performance for nil-return compliance.

GST revenue growth signals stronger compliance and higher collections, increasing post settlement receipts for Centre and States.
The press release reports gross GST revenue for July 2022, its composition (CGST, SGST, IGST and cess), specified settlements from IGST to CGST and SGST, and post settlement totals for Centre and States. Collections for July 2022 rose 28% over July 2021, with year to date growth of 35%; import and domestic receipts increased at different rates. Monthly receipts exceeded a sustained threshold for five months, attributed to compliance measures and economic recovery; a state wise table shows varied jurisdictional growth.