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Gaming Platforms Challenge GST on User Fees

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-14T14:28:11.991450+05:30

- Senior advocate Harish Salve argued that GST law misconceives participation fees as actionable claims, burdening gaming platforms financially. - Salve contends taxing the entire deposit pool distorts the actual tax base, calling it disproportionate and legally untenable. - Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi questioned the Centre's authority, arguing real money gaming falls under the State List. - Online gaming platforms have opposed retrospective 28% GST imposition, seeking a stay from the Supreme Court. - The Supreme Court acknowledges potential constitutional overreach, with further hearings scheduled. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/28-gst-saga-gaming-platforms-challenge-classification-of-participation-fees-as-actionable-claims/)

Senior advocate Harish Salve argued that GST law misconceives participation fees as actionable claims, burdening gaming platforms financially.
Salve contends taxing the entire deposit pool distorts the actual tax base, calling it disproportionate and legally untenable.
Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi questioned the Centre's authority, arguing real money gaming falls under the State List.
Online gaming platforms have opposed retrospective 28% GST imposition, seeking a stay from the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court acknowledges potential constitutional overreach, with further hearings scheduled.

Source: Inc42