CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICE TAX RULES, 2017
(1) These rules may be called the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017.
(2) They shall come into force with effect from 22nd June, 2017.
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “Act” means the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017);
(b) “FORM” means a Form appended to these rules;
(c) “section” means a section of the Act;
(d) “Special Economic Zone” shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (za) of section 2 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005);
(e) words and expressions used herein but not defined and defined in the Act shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
(1) Any person who has been granted registration on a provisional basis under clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 24 and who opts to pay tax under section 10, shall electronically file an intimation in FORM GST CMP-01, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, on the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner, prior to the appointed day, but not later than thirty days after the said day, or such further period as may be extended by the Commissioner in this behalf:
Provided that where the intimation in FORM GST CMP-01 is filed after the appointed day, the registered person shall not collect any tax from the appointed day but shall issue bill of supply for supplies made after the said day.
(2) Any person who applies for registration under sub-rule (1) of rule 8 may give a
(1) The option to pay tax under section 10 shall be effective from the beginning of the financial year, where the intimation is filed under sub-rule (3) of rule 3 and the appointed day where the intimation is filed under sub-rule (1) of the said rule.
(2) The intimation under sub-rule (2) of rule 3, shall be considered only after the grant of registration to the applicant and his option to pay tax under section 10 shall be effective from the date fixed under sub-rule (2) or (3) of rule 10.
(1) The person exercising the option to pay tax under section 10 shall comply with the following conditions, namely:-
(a) he is neither a casual taxable person nor a non-resident taxable person;
(b) the goods held in stock by him on the appointed day have not been purchased in the course of inter-State trade or commerce or imported from a place outside India or received from his branch situated outside the State or from his agent or principal outside the State, where the option is exercised under sub-rule (1) of rule 3;
(c) the goods held in stock by him have not been purchased from an unregistered supplier and where purchased, he pays the tax under sub-section (4) of section 9;
(d) he shall pay tax under sub-section (3) or sub-section (4) of sectio
(1) The option exercised by a registered person to pay tax under section 10 shall remain valid so long as he satisfies all the conditions mentioned in the said section and under these rules.
(2) The person referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be liable to pay tax under sub-section (1) of section 9 from the day he ceases to satisfy any of the conditions mentioned in section 10 or the provisions of this Chapter and shall issue tax invoice for every taxable supply made thereafter and he shall also file an intimation for withdrawal from the scheme in FORM GST CMP-04 within seven days of the occurrence of such event.
(3) The registered person who intends to withdraw from the composition scheme shall, before the date of such withdrawal, file an application in FORM GST CMP-04, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, electroni
The category of registered persons, eligible for composition levy under section 10 and the provisions of this Chapter, specified in column (2) of the Table below shall pay tax under section 10 at the rate specified in column (3) of the said Table:-
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(1) Every person, other than a non-resident taxable person, a person required to deduct tax at source under section 51, a person required to collect tax at source under section 52 and a person supplying online information and database access or retrieval services from a place outside India to a non-taxable online recipient referred to in section 14 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017) who is liable to be registered under sub-section (1) of section 25 and every person seeking registration under sub-section (3) of section 25 (hereafter in this Chapter referred to as “the applicant”) shall, before applying for registration, declare his Permanent Account Number, mobile number, e-mail address, State or Union territory in Part A of FORM GST REG-01 on the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
Provided that
(1) The application shall be forwarded to the proper officer who shall examine the application and the accompanying documents and if the same are found to be in order, approve the grant of registration to the applicant within a period of three working days from the date of submission of the application.
(2) Where the application submitted under rule 8 is found to be deficient, either in terms of any information or any document required to be furnished under the said rule, or where the proper officer requires any clarification with regard to any information provided in the application or documents furnished therewith, he may issue a notice to the applicant electronically in FORM GST REG-03 within a period of three working days from the date of submission of the application and the applicant shall furnish such clarification, information or documents electronically, in FORM GST REG-04
(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (12) of section 25, where the application for grant of registration has been approved under rule 9, a certificate of registration in FORM GST REG-06 showing the principal place of business and additional place or places of business shall be made available to the applicant on the common portal and a Goods and Services Tax Identification Number shall be assigned subject to the following characters, namely:-
(a) two characters for the State code;
(b) ten characters for the Permanent Account Number or the Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number;
(c) two characters for the entity code; and
(d) one checksum character.
(2) The registration shall be effective from
(1) Any person having multiple business verticals within a State or a Union territory, requiring a separate registration for any of its business verticals under subsection (2) of section 25 shall be granted separate registration in respect of each of the verticals subject to the following conditions, namely:-
(a) such person has more than one business vertical as defined in clause (18) of section 2;
(b) the business vertical of a taxable person shall not be granted registration to pay tax under section 10 if any one of the other business verticals of the same person is paying tax under section 9;
(c) all separately registered business verticals of such person shall pay tax under the Act on supply of goods or services or both made to another registered business vertical of such person and issu
(1) Any person required to deduct tax in accordance with the provisions of section 51 or a person required to collect tax at source in accordance with the provisions of section 52 shall electronically submit an application, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in FORM GST REG-07 for the grant of registration through the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) The proper officer may grant registration after due verification and issue a certificate of registration in FORM GST REG-06 within a period of three working days from the date of submission of the application.
(3) Where, upon an enquiry or pursuant to any other proceeding under the Act, the proper officer is satisfied that a person to whom a certificate of registration in FORM GST REG-06 has been issu
(1) A non-resident taxable person shall electronically submit an application, along with a self-attested copy of his valid passport, for registration, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in FORM GST REG-09, at least five days prior to the commencement of business at the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
Provided that in the case of a business entity incorporated or established outside India, the application for registration shall be submitted along with its tax identification number or unique number on the basis of which the entity is identified by the Government of that country or its Permanent Account Number, if available.
(2) A person applying for registration as a non-resident taxable person shall be given a temporary reference number by the common p
(1) Any person supplying online information and database access or retrieval services from a place outside India to a non-taxable online recipient shall electronically submit an application for registration, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in FORM GST REG-10, at the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) The applicant referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be granted registration, in FORM GST REG-06, subject to such conditions and restrictions and by such officer as may be notified by the Central Government on the recommendations of the Council.
(1) Where a registered casual taxable person or a non-resident taxable person intends to extend the period of registration indicated in his application of registration, an application in FORM GST REG-11 shall be submitted electronically through the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner, by such person before the end of the validity of registration granted to him.
(2) The application under sub-rule (1) shall be acknowledged only on payment of the amount specified in sub-section (2) of section 27.
(1) Where, pursuant to any survey, enquiry, inspection, search or any other proceedings under the Act, the proper officer finds that a person liable to registration under the Act has failed to apply for such registration, such officer may register the said person on a temporary basis and issue an order in FORM GST REG- 12.
(2) The registration granted under sub-rule (1) shall be effective from the date of such order granting registration.
(3) Every person to whom a temporary registration has been granted under sub-rule (1) shall, within a period of ninety days from the date of the grant of such registration, submit an application for registration in the form and manner provided in rule 8 or rule 12:
Provided that where the said person has filed an appeal against the grant of temporary registra
(1) Every person required to be granted a Unique Identity Number in accordance with the provisions of sub- section (9) of section 25 may submit an application electronically in FORM GST REG- 13, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, in the manner specified in rule 8 at the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) The proper officer may, upon submission of an application in FORM GST REG-13 or after filling up the said form, assign a Unique Identity Number to the said person and issue a certificate in FORM GST REG-06 within a period of three working days from the date of the submission of the application.
(1) Every registered person shall display his certificate of registration in a prominent location at his principal place of business and at every additional place or places of business.
(2) Every registered person shall display his Goods and Services Tax Identification Number on the name board exhibited at the entry of his principal place of business and at every additional place or places of business.
(1) Where there is any change in any of the particulars furnished in the application for registration in FORM GST REG-01 or FORM GST REG-07 or FORM GST REG-09 or FORM GST REG-10 or for Unique Identity Number in FORM GST-REG-13, either at the time of obtaining registration or Unique Identity Number or as amended from time to time, the registered person shall, within a period of fifteen days of such change, submit an application, duly signed or verified through electronic verification code, electronically in FORM GST REG-14, along with the documents relating to such change at the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
Provided that – (a) where the change relates to,-
(i) legal name of business;
(ii) address of the principal place of business
A registered person, other than a person to whom a registration has been granted under rule 12 or a person to whom a Unique Identity Number has been granted under rule 17, seeking cancellation of his registration under sub-section (1) of section 29 shall electronically submit an application in FORM GST REG-16, including therein the details of inputs held in stock or inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock and of capital goods held in stock on the date from which the cancellation of registration is sought, liability thereon, the details of the payment, if any, made against such liability and may furnish, along with the application, relevant documents in support thereof, at the common portal within a period of thirty days of the occurrence of the event warranting the cancellation, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
The registration granted to a person is liable to be cancelled, if the said person,-
(a) does not conduct any business from the declared place of business; or
(b) issues invoice or bill without supply of goods or services in violation of the provisions of the Act, or the rules made thereunder; or
(c) violates the provisions of section 171 of the Act or the rules made thereunder.
(1) Where the proper officer has reasons to believe that the registration of a person is liable to be cancelled under section 29, he shall issue a notice to such person in FORM GST REG-17, requiring him to show cause, within a period of seven working days from the date of the service of such notice, as to why his registration shall not be cancelled.
(2) The reply to the show cause notice issued under sub-rule (1) shall be furnished in FORM REG-18 within the period specified in the said sub-rule.
(3) Where a person who has submitted an application for cancellation of his registration is no longer liable to be registered or his registration is liable to be cancelled, the proper officer shall issue an order in FORM GST REG-19, within a period of thirty days from the date of application submitted under***** of rule 20 or, as the case may be,
(1) A registered person, whose registration is cancelled by the proper officer on his own motion, may submit an application for revocation of cancellation of registration, in FORM GST REG-21, to such proper officer, within a period of thirty days from the date of the service of the order of cancellation of registration at the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
Provided that no application for revocation shall be filed, if the registration has been cancelled for the failure of the registered person to furnish returns, unless such returns are furnished and any amount due as tax, in terms of such returns, has been paid along with any amount payable towards interest, penalty and late fee in respect of the said returns.
(2) (a) Where the proper officer is satisfied, for reasons to be
(1) (a) Every person, other than a person deducting tax at source or an Input Service Distributor, registered under an existing law and having a Permanent Account Number issued under the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (Act 43 of 1961) shall enrol on the common portal by validating his e-mail address and mobile number, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(b) Upon enrolment under clause (a), the said person shall be granted registration on a provisional basis and a certificate of registration in FORM GST REG-25, incorporating the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number therein, shall be made available to him on the common portal:
Provided that a taxable person who has been granted multiple registrations under the existing law on the basis of a single Permanent Account Number shall be
Where the proper officer is satisfied that the physical verification of the place of business of a registered person is required after the grant of registration, he may get such verification done and the verification report along with the other documents, including photographs, shall be uploaded in FORM GST REG-30 on the common portal within a period of fifteen working days following the date of such verification.
(1) All applications, including reply, if any, to the notices, returns including the details of outward and inward supplies, appeals or any other document required to be submitted under the provisions of these rules shall be so submitted electronically with digital signature certificate or through e-signature as specified under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (21 of 2000) or verified by any other mode of signature or verification as notified by the Board in this behalf:
Provided that a registered person registered under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) shall furnish the documents or application verified through digital signature certificate.
(2) Each document including the return furnished online shall be signed or verified through electronic verification code-
Where the supply of goods or services is for a consideration not wholly in money, the value of the supply shall,-
(a) be the open market value of such supply;
(b) if the open market value is not available under clause (a), be the sum total of consideration in money and any such further amount in money as is equivalent to the consideration not in money, if such amount is known at the time of supply;
(c) if the value of supply is not determinable under clause (a) or clause (b), be the value of supply of goods or services or both of like kind and quality;
(d) if the value is not determinable under clause (a) or clause (b) or clause (c), be the sum total of consideration in money and such further amount in money that is equivalent to consideration not i
The value of the supply of goods or services or both between distinct persons as specified in sub-section (4) and (5) of section 25 or where the supplier and recipient are related, other than where the supply is made through an agent, shall-
(a) be the open market value of such supply;
(b) if the open market value is not available, be the value of supply of goods or services of like kind and quality;
(c) if the value is not determinable under clause (a) or (b), be the value as determined by the application of rule 30 or rule 31, in that order:
Provided that where the goods are intended for further supply as such by the recipient, the value shall, at the option of the supplier, be an amount equivalent to ninety percent of the price charged for the su
The value of supply of goods between the principal and his agent shall-
(a) be the open market value of the goods being supplied, or at the option of the supplier, be ninety per cent. of the price charged for the supply of goods of like kind and quality by the recipient to his customer not being a related person, where the goods are intended for further supply by the said recipient.
Illustration: A principal supplies groundnut to his agent and the agent is supplying groundnuts of like kind and quality in subsequent supplies at a price of five thousand rupees per quintal on the day of the supply. Another independent supplier is supplying groundnuts of like kind and quality to the said agent at the price of four thousand five hundred and fifty rupees per quintal. The value of the supply made by the principal shall be four thousand five hun
Where the value of a supply of goods or services or both is not determinable by any of the preceding rules of this Chapter, the value shall be one hundred and ten percent of the cost of production or manufacture or the cost of acquisition of such goods or the cost of provision of such services.
Where the value of supply of goods or services or both cannot be determined under rules 27 to 30, the same shall be determined using reasonable means consistent with the principles and the general provisions of section 15 and the provisions of this Chapter:
Provided that in the case of supply of services, the supplier may opt for this rule, ignoring rule 30.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the provisions of this Chapter, the value in respect of supplies specified below shall, at the option of the supplier, be determined in the manner provided hereinafter.
(2) The value of supply of services in relation to the purchase or sale of foreign currency, including money changing, shall be determined by the supplier of services in the following manner, namely:-
(a) for a currency, when exchanged from, or to, Indian Rupees, the value shall be equal to the difference in the buying rate or the selling rate, as the case may be, and the Reserve Bank of India reference rate for that currency at that time, multiplied by the total units of currency:
Provided that in case where the Reserve Bank of India reference rate for a currency is not available, the
Notwithstanding anything contained in the provisions of this Chapter, the expenditure or costs incurred by a supplier as a pure agent of the recipient of supply shall be excluded from the value of supply, if all the following conditions are satisfied, namely,-
(i) the supplier acts as a pure agent of the recipient of the supply, when he makes the payment to the third party on authorisation by such recipient;
(ii) the payment made by the pure agent on behalf of the recipient of supply has been separately indicated in the invoice issued by the pure agent to the recipient of service; and
(iii) the supplies procured by the pure agent from the third party as a pure agent of the recipient of supply are in addition to the services he supplies on his own account. Explanation.- For the purposes of this
(1) The rate of exchange for determination of value of taxable goods shall be the applicable rate of exchange as notified by the Board under section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 for the date of time of supply of such goods in terms of section 12 of the Act.
(2) The rate of exchange for determination of value of taxable services shall be the applicable rate of exchange determined as per the generally accepted accounting principles for the date of time of supply of such services in terms of section 13 of the Act.
Where the value of supply is inclusive of integrated tax or, as the case may be, central tax, State tax, Union territory tax, the tax amount shall be determined in the following manner, namely,-
Tax amount = (Value inclusive of taxes X tax rate in % of IGST or, as the case may be, CGST, SGST or UTGST) ÷ (100+ sum of tax rates, as applicable, in %)
Explanation.- For the purposes of the provisions of this Chapter, the expressions-
(a) “open market value” of a supply of goods or services or both means the full value in money, excluding the integrated tax, central tax, State tax, Union territory tax and the cess payable by a person in a transaction, where the supplier and the recipient of the supply are not related and the price is the sole consideration, to obtain such supply at the same time whe
(1)The input tax credit shall be availed by a registered person, including the Input Service Distributor, on the basis of any of the following documents, namely,-
(a) an invoice issued by the supplier of goods or services or both in accordance with the provisions of section 31;
(b) an invoice issued in accordance with the provisions of clause (f) of sub-section (3) of section 31, subject to the payment of tax;
(c) a debit note issued by a supplier in accordance with the provisions of section 34;
(d) a bill of entry or any similar document prescribed under the Customs Act, 1962 or rules made thereunder for the assessment of integrated tax on imports;
(e) an Input Service Distributor invoice or Input Servic
(1) A registered person, who has availed of input tax credit on any inward supply of goods or services or both, but fails to pay to the supplier thereof, the value of such supply along with the tax payable thereon, within the time limit specified in the second proviso to sub-section (2) of section 16, shall furnish the details of such supply, the amount of value not paid and the amount of input tax credit availed of proportionate to such amount not paid to the supplier in FORM GSTR-2 for the month immediately following the period of one hundred and eighty days from the date of the issue of the invoice:
Provided that the value of supplies made without consideration as specified in Schedule I of the said Act shall be deemed to have been paid for the purposes of the second proviso to sub-section (2) of section 16.
(2) The amount of input ta
A banking company or a financial institution, including a non-banking financial company, engaged in the supply of services by way of accepting deposits or extending loans or advances that chooses not to comply with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 17, in accordance with the option permitted under sub-section (4) of that section, shall follow the following procedure, namely,-
(a) the said company or institution shall not avail the credit of,-
(i) the tax paid on inputs and input services that are used for non-business purposes; and
(ii) the credit attributable to the supplies specified in sub-section (5) of section 17, in FORM GSTR-2;
(b) the said company or institution shall avail the credit of tax paid on inputs and input services refer
(1) An Input Service Distributor shall distribute input tax credit in the manner and subject to the following conditions, namely,-
(a) the input tax credit available for distribution in a month shall be distributed in the same month and the details thereof shall be furnished in FORM GSTR-6 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VIII of these rules;
(b) the Input Service Distributor shall, in accordance with the provisions of clause (d), separately distribute the amount of ineligible input tax credit (ineligible under the provisions of sub-section (5) of section 17 or otherwise) and the amount of eligible input tax credit;
(c) the input tax credit on account of central tax, State tax, Union territory tax and integrated tax shall be distributed separately in accordance with the provisions
(1) The input tax credit claimed in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 18 on the inputs held in stock or inputs contained in semi-finished or finished goods held in stock, or the credit claimed on capital goods in accordance with the provisions of clauses (c) and (d) of the said sub-section, shall be subject to the following conditions, namely,-
(a) the input tax credit on capital goods, in terms of clauses (c) and (d) of sub-section (1) of section 18, shall be claimed after reducing the tax paid on such capital goods by five percentage points per quarter of a year or part thereof from the date of the invoice or such other documents on which the capital goods were received by the taxable person.
(b) the registered person shall within a period of thirty days from the date of his becoming eligible to avail the inp
(1) A registered person shall, in the event of sale, merger, de-merger, amalgamation, lease or transfer or change in the ownership of business for any reason, furnish the details of sale, merger, de-merger, amalgamation, lease or transfer of business, in FORM GST ITC-02, electronically on the common portal along with a request for transfer of unutilized input tax credit lying in his electronic credit ledger to the transferee:
Provided that in the case of demerger, the input tax credit shall be apportioned in the ratio of the value of assets of the new units as specified in the demerger scheme.
(2) The transferor shall also submit a copy of a certificate issued by a practicing chartered accountant or cost accountant certifying that the sale, merger, de-merger, amalgamation, lease or transfer of business has been done with a specific provi
(1) The input tax credit in respect of inputs or input services, which attract the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 17, being partly used for the purposes of business and partly for other purposes, or partly used for effecting taxable supplies including zero rated supplies and partly for effecting exempt supplies, shall be attributed to the purposes of business or for effecting taxable supplies in the following manner, namely,-
(a) the total input tax involved on inputs and input services in a tax period, be denoted as ‘T’;
(b) the amount of input tax, out of ‘T’, attributable to inputs and input services intended to be used exclusively for the purposes other than business, be denoted as ‘T1’;
(c) the amount of input tax, out of ‘T’, attributable to inputs and input
(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 16, the input tax credit in respect of capital goods, which attract the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 17, being partly used for the purposes of business and partly for other purposes, or partly used for effecting taxable supplies including zero rated supplies and partly for effecting exempt supplies, shall be attributed to the purposes of business or for effecting taxable supplies in the following manner, namely,-
(a) the amount of input tax in respect of capital goods used or intended to be used exclusively for non-business purposes or used or intended to be used exclusively for effecting exempt supplies shall be indicated in FORM GSTR-2 and shall not be credited to his electronic credit ledger;
(b) the amount of input tax in respect of capital goods used or
(1) The amount of input tax credit relating to inputs held in stock, inputs contained in semi-finished and finished goods held in stock, and capital goods held in stock shall, for the purposes of sub-section (4) of section 18 or sub-section (5) of section 29, be determined in the following manner, namely,-
(a) for inputs held in stock and inputs contained in semi-finished and finished goods held in stock, the input tax credit shall be calculated proportionately on the basis of the corresponding invoices on which credit had been availed by the registered taxable person on such inputs;
(b) for capital goods held in stock, the input tax credit involved in the remaining useful life in months shall be computed on pro-rata basis, taking the useful life as five years.
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(1) The inputs, semi-finished goods or capital goods shall be sent to the job worker under the cover of a challan issued by the principal, including where such goods are sent directly to a job-worker.
(2) The challan issued by the principal to the job worker shall contain the details specified in rule 55.
(3) The details of challans in respect of goods dispatched to a job worker or received from a job worker or sent from one job worker to another during a quarter shall be included in FORM GST ITC-04furnished for that period on or before the twenty-fifth day of the month succeeding the said quarter.
(4) Where the inputs or capital goods are not returned to the principal within the time stipulated in section 143, it shall be deemed that such inputs or capital goods had been supplied by the princ
Subject to rule 54, a tax invoice referred to in section 31 shall be issued by the registered person containing the following particulars, namely,-
(a) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(b) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special characters- hyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(c) date of its issue;
(d) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number or Unique Identity Number, if registered, of the recipient;
(e) name and address of the recipient and the address of del
The invoice referred to in rule 46, in the case of the taxable supply of services, shall be issued within a period of thirty days from the date of the supply of service:
Provided that where the supplier of services is an insurer or a banking company or a financial institution, including a non-banking financial company, the period within which the invoice or any document in lieu thereof is to be issued shall be forty five days from the date of the supply of service:
Provided further that an insurer or a banking company or a financial institution, including a non-banking financial company, or a telecom operator, or any other class of supplier of services as may be notified by the Government on the recommendations of the Council, making taxable supplies of services between distinct persons as specified in section 25, may issue the invoice b
(1) The invoice shall be prepared in triplicate, in the case of supply of goods, in the following manner, namely,-
(a) the original copy being marked as ORIGINAL FOR RECIPIENT;
(b) the duplicate copy being marked as DUPLICATE FOR TRANSPORTER; and
(c) the triplicate copy being marked as TRIPLICATE FOR SUPPLIER.
(2) The invoice shall be prepared in duplicate, in the case of the supply of services, in the following manner, namely,-
(a) the original copy being marked as ORIGINAL FOR RECIPIENT; and (b) the duplicate copy being marked as DUPLICATE FOR SUPPLIER.
(3) The serial number of invoices issued during a tax period shall be furnished electronically through the
A bill of supply referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (3) of section 31 shall be issued by the supplier containing the following details, namely,-
(a) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(b) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special characters hyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(c) date of its issue;
(d) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number or Unique Identity Number, if registered, of the recipient;
(e) Harmonised System of Nomenclature Code for goods or se
A receipt voucher referred to in clause (d) of sub-section (3) of section 31 shall contain the following particulars, namely,-
(a) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(b) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special charactershyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(c) date of its issue;
(d) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number or UniqueIdentity Number, if registered, of the recipient;
(e) description of goods or services;
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A refund voucher referred to in clause (e) of sub-section (3) of section 31 shall contain the following particulars, namely:-
(a) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(b) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special charactershyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(c) date of its issue;
(d) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number or Unique Identity Number, if registered, of the recipient;
(e) number and date of receipt voucher issued in accordance with the provisions of r
A payment voucher referred to in clause (g) of sub-section (3) of section 31 shall contain the following particulars, namely:-
(a) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier if registered;
(b) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special charactershyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(c) date of its issue;
(d) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the recipient;
(e) description of goods or services;
(f) amount paid;
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(1) A revised tax invoice referred to in section 31 and credit or debit notes referred to in section 34 shall contain the following particulars, namely:-
(a) the word “Revised Invoice”, wherever applicable, indicated prominently;
(b) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(c) nature of the document;
(d) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special charactershyphen or dash and slash symbolised as “-” and “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(e) date of issue of the document;
(f) name, address and
(1) An Input Service Distributor invoice or, as the case may be, an Input Service Distributor credit note issued by an Input Service Distributor shall contain the following details:-
(a) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the Input Service Distributor;
(b) a consecutive serial number not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, containing alphabets or numerals or special characters- hyphen or dash and slash symbolised as- “-”, “/” respectively, and any combination thereof, unique for a financial year;
(c) date of its issue;
(d) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the recipient to whom the credit is distributed;
(e) amount of the
(1) For the purposes of-
(a) supply of liquid gas where the quantity at the time of removal from the place of business of the supplier is not known,
(b) transportation of goods for job work,
(c) transportation of goods for reasons other than by way of supply, or
(d) such other supplies as may be notified by the Board, the consigner may issue a delivery challan, serially numbered not exceeding sixteen characters, in one or multiple series, in lieu of invoice at the time of removal of goods for transportation, containing the following details, namely:- (i)date and number of the delivery challan;
(ii) name, address and Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the consigner, if registered;
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(1) Every registered person shall keep and maintain, in addition to the particulars mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 35, a true and correct account of the goods or services imported or exported or of supplies attracting payment of tax on reverse charge along with the relevant documents, including invoices, bills of supply, delivery challans, credit notes, debit notes, receipt vouchers, payment vouchers and refund vouchers.
(2) Every registered person, other than a person paying tax under section 10, shall maintain the accounts of stock in respect of goods received and supplied by him, and such accounts shall contain particulars of the opening balance, receipt, supply, goods lost, stolen, destroyed, written off or disposed of by way of gift or free sample and the balance of stock including raw materials, finished goods, scrap and wastage thereof.
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(1) Proper electronic back-up of records shall be maintained and preserved in such manner that, in the event of destruction of such records due to accidents or natural causes, the information can be restored within a reasonable period of time.
(2) The registered person maintaining electronic records shall produce, on demand, the relevant records or documents, duly authenticated by him, in hard copy or in any electronically readable format.
(3) Where the accounts and records are stored electronically by any registered person, he shall, on demand, provide the details of such files, passwords of such files and explanation for codes used, where necessary, for access and any other information which is required for such access along with a sample copy in print form of the information stored in such files.
(1) Every person required to maintain records and accounts in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 35, if not already registered under the Act, shall submit the details regarding his business electronically on the common portal in FORM GST ENR-01, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner and, upon validation of the details furnished, a unique enrolment number shall be generated and communicated to the said person.
(2) The person enrolled under sub-rule (1) as aforesaid in any other State or Union territory shall be deemed to be enrolled in the State or Union territory.
(3) Every person who is enrolled under sub-rule (1) shall, where required, amend the details furnished in FORM GST ENR-01 electronically on the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notif
(1) Every registered person, other than a person referred to in section 14 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, required to furnish the details of outward supplies of goods or services or both under section 37, shall furnish such details in FORM GSTR-1 electronically through the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) The details of outward supplies of goods or services or both furnished in FORM GSTR-1 shall include the –
(a) invoice wise details of all –
(i) inter-State and intra-State supplies made to the registered persons; and (ii) inter-State supplies with invoice value more than two and a half lakh rupees made to the unregistered persons;
(b) consolidated details of all –
(1) Every registered person, other than a person referred to in section 14 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, required to furnish the details of inward supplies of goods or services or both received during a tax period under sub-section (2) of section 38 shall, on the basis of details contained in Part A, Part B and Part C of FORM GSTR-2A, prepare such details as specified in sub-section (1) of the said section and furnish the same in FORM GSTR-2 electronically through the common portal, either directly or from a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner, after including therein details of such other inward supplies, if any, required to be furnished under sub-section (2) of section 38.
(2) Every registered person shall furnish the details, if any, required under sub-section (5) of section 38 electronically in FORM GSTR-2.
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(1) Every registered person other than a person referred to in section 14 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 or an Input Service Distributor or a non-resident taxable person or a person paying tax under section 10 or section 51 or, as the case may be, under section 52 shall furnish a return specified under sub-section (1) of section 39 in FORM GSTR-3 electronically through the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) Part A of the return under sub-rule (1) shall be electronically generated on the basis of information furnished through FORM GSTR-1, FORM GSTR-2 and based on other liabilities of preceding tax periods.
(3) Every registered person furnishing the return under sub-rule (1) shall, subject to the provisions of section 49, discharge his liability towards tax,
(1) Every registered person paying tax under section 10 shall, on the basis of details contained in FORM GSTR-4A, and where required, after adding, correcting or deleting the details, furnish the quarterly return in FORM GSTR-4 electronically through the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) Every registered person furnishing the return under sub-rule (1) shall discharge his liability towards tax, interest, penalty, fees or any other amount payable under the Act or the provisions of this Chapter by debiting the electronic cash ledger.
(3) The return furnished under sub-rule (1) shall include the –
(a) invoice wise inter-State and intra-State inward supplies received from registered and un-registered persons; and
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Every registered non-resident taxable person shall furnish a return in FORM GSTR-5 electronically through the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner, including therein the details of outward supplies and inward supplies and shall pay the tax, interest, penalty, fees or any other amount payable under the Act or the provisions of this Chapter within twenty days after the end of a tax period or within seven days after the last day of the validity period of registration, whichever is earlier.
Every registered person providing online information and data base access or retrieval services from a place outside India to a person in India other than a registered person shall file return in FORM GSTR-5A on or before the twentieth day of the month succeeding the calendar month or part thereof.
Every Input Service Distributor shall, on the basis of details contained in FORM GSTR-6A, and where required, after adding, correcting or deleting the details, furnish electronically the return in FORM GSTR-6, containing the details of tax invoices on which credit has been received and those issued under section 20, through the common portal either directly or from a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(1) Every registered person required to deduct tax at source under section 51 (hereafter in this rule referred to as deductor) shall furnish a return in FORM GSTR-7 electronically through the common portal either directly or from a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) The details furnished by the deductor under sub-rule (1) shall be made available electronically to each of the suppliers in Part C of FORM GSTR-2A and FORM-GSTR4A on the common portal after the due date of filing of FORM GSTR-7.
(3) The certificate referred to in sub-section (3) of section 51 shall be made available electronically to the deductee on the common portal in FORM GSTR-7A on the basis of the return furnished under sub-rule (1).
(1) Every electronic commerce operator required to collect tax at source under section 52 shall furnish a statement in FORM GSTR-8 electronically on the common portal, either directly or from a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner, containing details of supplies effected through such operator and the amount of tax collected as required under sub-section (1) of section 52.
(2) The details furnished by the operator under sub-rule (1) shall be made available electronically to each of the suppliers in Part C of FORM GSTR-2A on the common portal after the due date of filing of FORM GSTR-8.
A notice in FORM GSTR-3A shall be issued, electronically, to a registered person who fails to furnish return under section 39 or section 44 or section 45 or section 52.
The following details relating to the claim of input tax credit on inward supplies including imports, provisionally allowed under section 41, shall be matched under section 42 after the due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3-
(a) Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(b) Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the recipient;
(c) invoice or debit note number;
(d) invoice or debit note date; and (e) tax amount:
Provided that where the time limit for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 specified under section 37 and FORM GSTR-2 specified under section 38 has been extended, the date of matching relating to claim of input tax credit shall also be extended accordingly:
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The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, were enacted to streamline the taxation process for goods and services in India. Among these rules, Rule 69 addresses the matching of claims for input tax credit, which is crucial for ensuring compliance and preventing tax evasion.
Rule 69 primarily deals with the process of matching claims for input tax credit (ITC) filed by taxpayers. It outlines the procedures and requirements for taxpayers to ensure that their claims are valid and in accordance with the provisions of the CGST Act.
The scope of Rule 69 extends to all registered taxpayers under the CGST Act who are eligible to claim input tax credits. It aims to facilitate transparency and accountability in the tax system by ensuring that only legitimate claims are processed.
While Rule 69 itself does not prescribe punishments, non-compliance with the matching process may lead to penalties under other sections of the CGST Act, particularly those related to tax evasion and fraudulent claims.
(1) The final acceptance of claim of input tax credit in respect of any tax period, specified in sub-section (2) of section 42, shall be made available electronically to the registered person making such claim in FORM GST MIS-1 through the common portal.
(2) The claim of input tax credit in respect of any tax period which had been communicated as mismatched but is found to be matched after rectification by the supplier or recipient shall be finally accepted and made available electronically to the person making such claim in FORM GST MIS-1 through the common portal.
(1) Any discrepancy in the claim of input tax credit in respect of any tax period, specified in sub-section (3) of section 42 and the details of output tax liable to be added under sub-section (5) of the said section on account of continuation of such discrepancy, shall be made available to the recipient making such claim electronically in FORM GST MIS-1 and to the supplier electronically in FORM GST MIS-2 through the common portal on or before the last date of the month in which the matching has been carried out.
(2) A supplier to whom any discrepancy is made available under sub-rule (1) may make suitable rectifications in the statement of outward supplies to be furnished for the month in which the discrepancy is made available.
(3) A recipient to whom any discrepancy is made available under sub-rule (1) may make suitable rectifications
Duplication of claims of input tax credit in the details of inward supplies shall be communicated to the registered person in FORM GST MIS-1 electronically through the common portal.
The following details relating to the claim of reduction in output tax liability shall be matched under section 43 after the due date for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-3, namely:- (a) Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the supplier;
(b) Goods and Services Tax Identification Number of the recipient;
(c) credit note number; (d) credit note date; and (e) tax amount:
Provided that where the time limit for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 under section 37 and FORM GSTR-2 under section 38 has been extended, the date of matching of claim of reduction in the output tax liability shall be extended accordingly:
Provided further that the Commissioner may, on the recommendations of the Council, by order, extend the date of matching relating to claim of
(1)The final acceptance of claim of reduction in output tax liability in respect of any tax period, specified in sub-section (2) of section 43, shall be made available electronically to the person making such claim in FORM GST MIS-1 through the common portal.
(2)The claim of reduction in output tax liability in respect of any tax period which had been communicated as mis-matched but is found to be matched after rectification by the supplier or recipient shall be finally accepted and made available electronically to the person making such claim in FORM GST MIS-1 through the common portal.
(1) Any discrepancy in claim of reduction in output tax liability, specified in sub-section (3) of section 43, and the details of output tax liability to be added under sub-section (5) of the said section on account of continuation of such discrepancy, shall be made available to the registered person making such claim electronically in FORM GST MIS- 1 and the recipient electronically in FORM GST MIS2 through the common portal on or before the last date of the month in which the matching has been carried out.
(2) A supplier to whom any discrepancy is made available under sub-rule (1) may make suitable rectifications in the statement of outward supplies to be furnished for the month in which the discrepancy is made available.
(3) A recipient to whom any discrepancy is made available under sub-rule (1) may make suitable rectifications in th
The duplication of claims for reduction in output tax liability in the details of outward supplies shall be communicated to the registered person in FORM GST MIS-1 electronically through the common portal.
The interest to be refunded under sub-section (9) of section 42 or sub-section (9) of section 43 shall be claimed by the registered person in his return in FORM GSTR-3 and shall be credited to his electronic cash ledger in FORM GST PMT-05 and the amount credited shall be available for payment of any future liability towards interest or the taxable person may claim refund of the amount under section 54.
The following details relating to the supplies made through an e-Commerce operator, as declared in FORM GSTR-8, shall be matched with the corresponding details declared by the supplier in FORM GSTR-1, (a) State of place of supply; and (b) net taxable value:
Provided that where the time limit for furnishing FORM GSTR-1 under section 37 has been extended, the date of matching of the above mentioned details shall be extended accordingly.
Provided further that the Commissioner may, on the recommendations of the Council, by order, extend the date of matching to such date as may be specified therein.
(1) Any discrepancy in the details furnished by the operator and those declared by the supplier shall be made available to the supplier electronically in FORM GST MIS-3 and to the e-commerce operator electronically in FORM GST MIS–4 on the common portal on or before the last date of the month in which the matching has been carried out.
(2) A supplier to whom any discrepancy is made available under sub-rule (1) may make suitable rectifications in the statement of outward supplies to be furnished for the month in which the discrepancy is made available.
(3) An operator to whom any discrepancy is made available under sub-rule (1) may make suitable rectifications in the statement to be furnished for the month in which the discrepancy is made available.
(4) Where the discrepancy is not rectified un
(1) Every registered person, other than an Input Service Distributor, a person paying tax under section 51 or section 52, a casual taxable person and a nonresident taxable person, shall furnish an annual return as specified under sub-section (1) of section 44 electronically in FORM GSTR-9 through the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
Provided that a person paying tax under section 10 shall furnish the annual return in FORM GSTR-9A.
(2) Every electronic commerce operator required to collect tax at source under section 52 shall furnish annual statement referred to in sub-section (5) of the said section in FORM GSTR -9B.
(3) Every registered person whose aggregate turnover during a financial year exceeds two crore rupees shall get his ac
Every registered person required to furnish a final return under section 45, shall furnish such return electronically in FORM GSTR-10 through the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(1) Every person who has been issued a Unique Identity Number and claims refund of the taxes paid on his inward supplies, shall furnish the details of such supplies of taxable goods or services or both electronically in FORM GSTR-11, along with application for such refund claim, through the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) Every person who has been issued a Unique Identity Number for purposes other than refund of the taxes paid shall furnish the details of inward supplies of taxable goods or services or both as may be required by the proper officer in FORM GSTR-11.
(1) An application in FORM GST PCT-01 may be made electronically through the common portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner for enrolment as goods and services tax practitioner by any person who,
(i) is a citizen of India;
(ii) is a person of sound mind;
(iii) is not adjudicated as insolvent;
(iv) has not been convicted by a competent court;
and satisfies any of the following conditions, namely:-
(a) that he is a retired officer of the Commercial Tax Department of any State Government or of the Central Board of Excise and Customs, Department of Revenue, Government of India, who, during his service under the Governmen
(1) No person shall be eligible to attend before any authority as a goods and services tax practitioner in connection with any proceedings under the Act on behalf of any registered or un-registered person unless he has been enrolled under rule 83.
(2) A goods and services tax practitioner attending on behalf of a registered or an unregistered person in any proceedings under the Act before any authority shall produce before such authority, if required, a copy of the authorisation given by such person in FORM GST PCT-05.
(1) The electronic liability register specified under subsection (7) of section 49 shall be maintained in FORM GST PMT-01 for each person liable to pay tax, interest, penalty, late fee or any other amount on the common portal and all amounts payable by him shall be debited to the said register.
(2) The electronic liability register of the person shall be debited by-
(a) the amount payable towards tax, interest, late fee or any other amount payable as per the return furnished by the said person;
(b) the amount of tax, interest, penalty or any other amount payable as determined by a proper officer in pursuance of any proceedings under the Act or as ascertained by the said person;
(c) the amount of tax and interest payable as a result of mismatch under
(1) The electronic credit ledger shall be maintained in FORM GST PMT-02 for each registered person eligible for input tax credit under the Act on the common portal and every claim of input tax credit under the Act shall be credited to the said ledger.
(2) The electronic credit ledger shall be debited to the extent of discharge of any liability in accordance with the provisions of section 49.
(3) Where a registered person has claimed refund of any unutilized amount from the electronic credit ledger in accordance with the provisions of section 54, the amount to the extent of the claim shall be debited in the said ledger.
(4) If the refund so filed is rejected, either fully or partly, the amount debited under subrule (3), to the extent of rejection, shall be re-credited to the electronic credit l
The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, were enacted to streamline the taxation process in India under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Rule 86 specifically addresses the maintenance and utilization of the Electronic Credit Ledger, which is crucial for managing Input Tax Credit (ITC) for registered taxpayers.
Rule 86 mandates the maintenance of an Electronic Credit Ledger for each registered person eligible for input tax credit. This ledger is maintained in FORM GST PMT-02 and is essential for tracking the ITC available to taxpayers.
The scope of Rule 86 encompasses:- The process of maintaining the Electronic Credit Ledger.- The conditions under which ITC can be utilized.- The implications of fraudulent claims on the ITC.
While Rule 86 itself does not specify penalties, related provisions under the CGST Act outline penalties for misuse or fraudulent claims of ITC, which can include significant fines and legal repercussions.
(1) The electronic cash ledger under sub-section (1) of section 49 shall be maintained in FORM GST PMT-05 for each person, liable to pay tax, interest, penalty, late fee or any other amount, on the common portal for crediting the amount deposited and debiting the payment therefrom towards tax, interest, penalty, fee or any other amount.
(2) Any person, or a person on his behalf, shall generate a challan in FORM GST PMT-06 on the common portal and enter the details of the amount to be deposited by him towards tax, interest, penalty, fees or any other amount.
(3) The deposit under sub-rule (2) shall be made through any of the following modes, namely:-
(i) Internet Banking through authorised banks;
(ii) Credit card or Debit card through the authorised
(1) A unique identification number shall be generated at the common portal for each debit or credit to the electronic cash or credit ledger, as the case may be.
(2) The unique identification number relating to discharge of any liability shall be indicated in the corresponding entry in the electronic liability register.
(3) A unique identification number shall be generated at the common portal for each credit in the electronic liability register for reasons other than those covered under sub-rule (2).
(1)Any person, except the persons covered under notification issued under section 55, claiming refund of any tax, interest, penalty, fees or any other amount paid by him, other than refund of integrated tax paid on goods exported out of India, may file an application electronically in FORM GST RFD-01 through the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner:
Provided that any claim for refund relating to balance in the electronic cash ledger in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (6) of section 49 may be made through the return furnished for the relevant tax period in FORM GSTR-3 or FORM GSTR-4 or FORM GSTR-7, as the case may be:
Provided further that in respect of supplies to a Special Economic Zone unit or a Special Economic Zone developer, the application for refund shall be fil
(1) Where the application relates to a claim for refund from the electronic cash ledger, an acknowledgement in FORM GST RFD-02 shall be made available to the applicant through the common portal electronically, clearly indicating the date of filing of the claim for refund and the time period specified in sub-section (7) of section 54 shall be counted from such date of filing.
(2) The application for refund, other than claim for refund from electronic cash ledger, shall be forwarded to the proper officer who shall, within a period of fifteen days of filing of the said application, scrutinize the application for its completeness and where the application is found to be complete in terms of sub-rule (2), (3) and (4) of rule 89, an acknowledgement in FORM GST RFD-02 shall be made available to the applicant through the common portal electronically, clearly indicating the date of filing o
Legal Comments- "Definition of goods under CGST" - CGST Act defines goods broadly to include actionable claims, enabling taxation of lotteries and other intangible movables where applicable - - "Section 54 refund entitlement" - Refunds for excess tax paid are governed by Section 54 and Rules 89-90; eligibility often tested by timeliness and proper documentary evidences; courts have remanded for fresh consideration where errors on limitation or procedure occurred - [Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited VS Union of India - 2023 0 Supreme(Del) 729]- "Rule 90(3) limitation applicability" - Rule 90(3) respects documentary evidence and cannot render a valid refund application non est for mere technical deficiencies; improper application set aside and remand ordered - [Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited VS Union of India - 2023 0 Supreme(Del) 729]- "Rule 89(5) demand and refund nexus" - Rule 89(5) deals with notices of demand on refunds; courts scrutinize compliance with refund procedures and allow challenging such demands if misapplied - [Bombay Well Print Inks Pvt. Ltd. VS Commissioner - 2019 0 Supreme(Bom) 2429]- "Rule 117 TRAN-1 extension and transitional ITC" - Rule 117 (and amendments) governed TRAN-1 filings for transitional ITC; multiple judicial pronouncements recognize extended periods and the need to treat delays due to technical glitches with equity; extensions accorded by government orders - [02100111421], [Aartos International LLP (Formerly Azuvi International LLP) VS Deputy Commissioner (Customs) - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1466], [Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850]- "Section 140 transitional credit and Article 14 relevance" - Section 140 read with Rule 117 creates transitional credit rights; courts emphasize due process and non-arbitrariness in denying credit carried forward from pre-GST regimes - [Brand Equity Treaties Limited vs Union of India - Delhi (2020)], [Jay Chemical Industries Limited VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 867], [Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850]- "Saving clause for audits post-CGST" - Audit powers under Service Tax Rules survived CGST due to saving provisions; officers designated under old regime retained authority, ensuring continuity of audits and investigations - [Vianaar Homes Private Limited VS Assistant Commissioner (circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-ii, Delhi - 2020 0 Supreme(Del) 1468], [Saurabh Mittal VS Union Of India, Department Of Revenue - 2022 0 Supreme(Del) 326]- "Proper officers and jurisdiction" - Under CGST, Central Excise officers designated as proper officers may continue verification/audit; there is statutory deeming by Section 3 CGST Act ensuring continuity of authority - [Vianaar Homes Private Limited VS Assistant Commissioner (circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-ii, Delhi - 2020 0 Supreme(Del) 1468], [Saurabh Mittal VS Union Of India, Department Of Revenue - 2022 0 Supreme(Del) 326]- "E-way bill rules and penalties" - Non-compliance in e-way bill details (Part B) can trigger detention but courts have restored goods/vehicles where technical deficiencies were not attributable to the transporter; emphasis on procedural fairness - [RIVIGO SERVICES PVT. LTD. VS STATE OF U. P. - 2018 0 Supreme(All) 589]- "Refunds on exports and Rule 96(10) amendments" - Rule 96(10) historically conditioned export refunds on restrictions related to export benefits; amendments via Rules 2018-2019 clarified and consolidated eligibility; courts have examined retrospective applicability and correctness of amendments - [Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850], [Messrs Addwrap Packaging Pvt. Ltd. vs Union Of India - 2025 0 Supreme(Guj) 1681]- "CENVAT/ITC carry forward across regimes" - Transition provisions under Section 140 and Rule 117 enable carry forward of CENVAT/ITC; courts have allowed relief when denial was grounded on technicalities or misapplication of circulars - [02100121295], [Jay Chemical Industries Limited VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 867], [Commissioner of Goods And Services Tax VS Amrit Cement Limited - 2022 0 Supreme(Megh) 310]- "C forms and CST/GST interplay" - Interplay between CST forms (C-Forms) and GST regimes recognized; courts have allowed continuation of CST-related forms where applicable and issued remedies consistent with transition - [Carpo Power Limited VS State of Haryana - 2018 0 Supreme(P&H) 807], [Carpo Power Limited VS State of Haryana - 2018 0 Supreme(P&H) 807] - "Lottery taxation under CGST/SGST" - Lotteries classified as goods or actionable claims; differential tax levy permissible under CGST/SGST/IGST regimes; constitutional framing upheld - [Skill Lotto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. VS Union Of India - 2020 7 Supreme 129], [Teesta Distributors VS Union of India - Calcutta (2018)]- "Service Tax rule survivals under CGST" - Rule 5A (Service Tax Rules) saved by CGST saving provisions; audit/verification can proceed post-repeal of old regime, subject to due process - [Vianaar Homes Private Limited VS Assistant Commissioner (circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-ii, Delhi - 2020 0 Supreme(Del) 1468], [Gulati Enterprises VS Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs - 2022 0 Supreme(Del) 542]- "Time-barred refund petitions due to Covid extensions" - Courts have entertained belated refund petitions where government extended time limits due to pandemic; reliance on subsequent circulars and Supreme Court guidance to interpret 14-18 month delays - [Manjeet Cotton Pvt. Ltd. VS Commissioner Of State Tax - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1476], [Anya Traders VS Union of India - 2023 0 Supreme(All) 2468], [Rakesh Enterprises VS Principal Commissioner Central Goods And Services Tax - 2023 0 Supreme(Del) 2677]- "Declaration/Registration non-speaking orders" - Non-speaking rejection of registrations violates natural justice; writs directed to provide hearing or reasons and to reconsider - [B. C. Mohankumar, Sole Proprietor BCVM Traders, Krishnagiri VS Superintendent of Central Goods & Service Tax, Krishnagiri - 2022 0 Supreme(Mad) 2191], [Shri Nandhi Dhall Mills India Private Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director S. A. Kumar, Salem VS Senior Intelligence Officer, Director General of Goods and Service Tax, Trichy - 2021 0 Supreme(Mad) 321]- "Judicial approach to natural justice in tax proceedings" - Repeated emphasis across cases that due process, fair hearing, and timely adjudication are mandatory before adverse actions (refund denial, registration cancellation) are sustained - [Vianaar Homes Private Limited VS Assistant Commissioner (circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-ii, Delhi - 2020 0 Supreme(Del) 1468], [Shri Nandhi Dhall Mills India Private Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director S. A. Kumar, Salem VS Senior Intelligence Officer, Director General of Goods and Service Tax, Trichy - 2021 0 Supreme(Mad) 321], [02100127288]- "Policy/constitutional validity of GST provisions" - Courts uphold the constitutional validity of core GST framework (CGST/IGST/GGST) including compensation provisions, while scrutinizing delegation and procedural aspects where challenged - [Union of India VS Mohit Mineral Pvt. Ltd. - 2018 0 Supreme(SC) 968], [Skill Lotto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. VS Union Of India - 2020 7 Supreme 129]- "Dismissals and remands for maintainability" - Where appeals involve classification or tribunal composition, courts may dismiss or remand with directions to pursue appropriate appellate routes (SC/Tribunal) to preserve rights - [Shobnam Ara Begom Mazumder @ Sabnamara Begum Mazumder, Wife Of Mr. Amzadul Hussain Mazumder vs Union Of India, Represented By The Secretary Of Government Of India, Ministry Of Finance - 2025 0 Supreme(Gau) 2021], [Principal Commissioner VS Raj Kishan And Co. - 2020 0 Supreme(P&H) 329]- "Compliance circulars and legitimate reliance" - Circulars (e.g., Circular 59/23/2018) guiding refunds and ITC calculations are treated as interpretive guidance; courts recognize their role but require strict adherence to statutory provisions - [Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. VS Union of India - 2024 0 Supreme(Guj) 1551], [Ajanta Industries vs Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax - Delhi (2021)]- "Jurisdictional adequacy in cross-border/ITC cases" - In transitional ITC and export/refund matters, courts stress compliance with cross-statute provisions (CGST/IGST, GGST) and ensure remedy avenues under Sections 54, 112, 107 are available - [Jay Chemical Industries Limited VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 867], [Manjeet Cotton Pvt. Ltd. VS Commissioner Of State Tax - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1476]
(1) The provisional refund in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (6) of section 54 shall be granted subject to the condition that the person claiming refund has, during any period of five years immediately preceding the tax period to which the claim for refund relates, not been prosecuted for any offence under the Act or under an existing law where the amount of tax evaded exceeds two hundred and fifty lakh rupees.
(2) The proper officer, after scrutiny of the claim and the evidence submitted in support thereof and on being prima facie satisfied that the amount claimed as refund under sub-rule (1) is due to the applicant in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (6) of section 54, shall make an order in FORM GST RFD-04, sanctioning the amount of refund due to the said applicant on a provisional basis within a period not exceeding seven days from the date of the ac
(1) Where, upon examination of the application, the proper officer is satisfied that a refund under sub-section (5) of section 54 is due and payable to the applicant, he shall make an order in FORM GST RFD-06 sanctioning the amount of refund to which the applicant is entitled, mentioning therein the amount, if any, refunded to him on a provisional basis under sub-section (6) of section 54, amount adjusted against any outstanding demand under the Act or under any existing law and the balance amount refundable:
Provided that in cases where the amount of refund is completely adjusted against any outstanding demand under the Act or under any existing law, an order giving details of the adjustment shall be issued in Part A of FORM GST RFD-07.
(2) Where the proper officer or the Commissioner is of the opinion that the amount of refund is liabl
(1) Where any deficiencies have been communicated under sub-rule (3) of rule 90, the amount debited under sub-rule (3) of rule 89 shall be re-credited to the electronic credit ledger.
(2) Where any amount claimed as refund is rejected under rule 92, either fully or partly, the amount debited, to the extent of rejection, shall be re-credited to the electronic credit ledger by an order made in FORM GST PMT-03.
Explanation.– For the purposes of this rule, a refund shall be deemed to be rejected, if the appeal is finally rejected or if the claimant gives an undertaking in writing to the proper officer that he shall not file an appeal.
Where any interest is due and payable to the applicant under section 56, the proper officer shall make an order along with a payment advice in FORM GST RFD-05, specifying therein the amount of refund which is delayed, the period of delay for which interest is payable and the amount of interest payable, and such amount of interest shall be electronically credited to any of the bank accounts of the applicant mentioned in his registration particulars and as specified in the application for refund.
(1) Any person eligible to claim refund of tax paid by him on his inward supplies as per notification issued section 55 shall apply for refund in FORM GST RFD-10 once in every quarter, electronically on the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner, along with a statement of the inward supplies of goods or services or both in FORM GSTR-11, prepared on the basis of the statement of the outward supplies furnished by the corresponding suppliers in FORM GSTR-1.
(2) An acknowledgement for the receipt of the application for refund shall be issued in FORM GST RFD-02.
(3) The refund of tax paid by the applicant shall be available if-
(a) the inward supplies of goods or services or both were received from a registered person against a tax invoice and t
(1) The shipping bill filed by an exporter shall be deemed to be an application for refund of integrated tax paid on the goods exported out of India and such application shall be deemed to have been filed only when:-
(a) the person in charge of the conveyance carrying the export goods duly files an export manifest or an export report covering the number and the date of shipping bills or bills of export; and
(b) the applicant has furnished a valid return in FORM GSTR-3 or FORM GSTR-3B, as the case may be;;
(2) The details of the relevant export invoices contained in FORM GSTR-1 shall be transmitted electronically by the common portal to the system designated by the Customs and the said system shall electronically transmit to the common portal, a confirmation that the goods covered by the said i
(1) Any registered person availing the option to supply goods or services for export without payment of integrated tax shall furnish, prior to export, a bond or a Letter of Undertaking in FORM GST RFD-11 to the jurisdictional Commissioner, binding himself to pay the tax due along with the interest specified under sub-section (1) of section 50 within a period of —
(a) fifteen days after the expiry of three months from the date of issue of the invoice for export, if the goods are not exported out of India; or
(b) fifteen days after the expiry of one year, or such further period as may be allowed by the Commissioner, from the date of issue of the invoice for export, if the payment of such services is not received by the exporter in convertible foreign exchange.
(2) The details of the export invoi
(1) All credits to the Consumer Welfare Fund shall be made under sub-rule (5) of rule 92.
(2) Any amount, having been credited to the Fund, ordered or directed as payable to any claimant by orders of the proper officer, appellate authority or Appellate Tribunal or court, shall be paid from the Fund.
(3) Any utilisation of amount from the Consumer Welfare Fund under sub-section (1) of section 58 shall be made by debiting the Consumer Welfare Fund account and crediting the account to which the amount is transferred for utilisation.
(4) The Government shall, by an order, constitute a Standing Committee with a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, a Member Secretary and such other Members as it may deem fit and the Committee shall make recommendations for proper utilisation of the money credited to the Consu
(1) Every registered person requesting for payment of tax on a provisional basis in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 60 shall furnish an application along with the documents in support of his request, electronically in FORM GST ASMT-01 on the common portal, either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by the Commissioner.
(2) The proper officer may, on receipt of the application under sub-rule (1), issue a notice in FORM GST ASMT-02 requiring the registered person to furnish additional information or documents in support of his request and the applicant shall file a reply to the notice in FORM GST ASMT – 03, and may appear in person before the said officer if he so desires.
(3) The proper officer shall issue an order in FORM GST ASMT-04 allowing the payment of tax on a provisional basis indicatin
(1) Where any return furnished by a registered person is selected for scrutiny, the proper officer shall scrutinize the same in accordance with the provisions of section 61 with reference to the information available with him, and in case of any discrepancy, he shall issue a notice to the said person in FORM GST ASMT-10, informing him of such discrepancy and seeking his explanation thereto within such time, not exceeding thirty days from the date of service of the notice or such further period as may be permitted by him and also, where possible, quantifying the amount of tax, interest and any other amount payable in relation to such discrepancy.
(2) The registered person may accept the discrepancy mentioned in the notice issued under sub-rule (1), and pay the tax, interest and any other amount arising from such discrepancy and inform the same or furnish an explanation for the discr
(1) The order of assessment made under sub-section (1) of section 62 shall be issued in FORM GST ASMT-13.
(2) The proper officer shall issue a notice to a taxable person in accordance with the provisions of section 63 in FORM GST ASMT-14 containing the grounds on which the assessment is proposed to be made on best judgment basis and after allowing a time of fifteen days to such person to furnish his reply, if any, pass an order in FORM GST ASMT15.
(3) The order of summary assessment under sub-section (1) of section 64 shall be issued in FORM GST ASMT-16.
(4) The person referred to in sub-section (2) of section 64 may file an application for withdrawal of the summary assessment order in FORM GST ASMT–17.
(5) The order of withdrawal or, as the case ma
(1) The period of audit to be conducted under sub-section (1) of section 65 shall be a financial year or multiples thereof.
(2) Where it is decided to undertake the audit of a registered person in accordance with the provisions of section 65, the proper officer shall issue a notice in FORM GST ADT-01 in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3) of the said section.
(3) The proper officer authorised to conduct audit of the records and the books of account of the registered person shall, with the assistance of the team of officers and officials accompanying him, verify the documents on the basis of which the books of account are maintained and the returns and statements furnished under the provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder, the correctness of the turnover, exemptions and deductions claimed, the rate of tax applied
Legal Comments- "Section 101" - Appellate/High Court jurisdiction related to Advance Ruling and SGST/CGST interplay - [Sources: "Dabur India Ltd. VS Commissioner Of CGST, Ghaziabad - 2020 0 Supreme(All) 46"] - "Section 54" - Refund of tax; eligibility and procedures for ITC refunds; involvement of Rule 89 and Rule 92; two-year limit for refunds - [Sources: "Bombay Well Print Inks Pvt. Ltd. VS Commissioner - 2019 0 Supreme(Bom) 2429", "Vianaar Homes Private Limited VS Assistant Commissioner (circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-ii, Delhi - 2020 0 Supreme(Del) 1468", "Aartos International LLP (Formerly Azuvi International LLP) VS Deputy Commissioner (Customs) - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1466", "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850", "Induvarna LPG Bottling Private Limited, through its Managing Director, Jnanendra Jha (Male), S/o Dr. (Prof) Binodanand Jha VS Union of India through the Secretary Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance - 2024 0 Supreme(Pat) 1099"]- "Rule 89(5)" - Procedure for refund claims and demand notices; interplay with notifications/circulars; challenged in ink manufacturer case - [Source: "Bombay Well Print Inks Pvt. Ltd. VS Commissioner - 2019 0 Supreme(Bom) 2429"]- "Rule 96(10)" - Export refunds; eligibility restrictions based on prior benefits under various notifications; amended multiple times; retrospective amendments discussed - [Sources: "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850", "Messrs Addwrap Packaging Pvt. Ltd. vs Union Of India - 2025 0 Supreme(Guj) 1681", "Vimal Yashwantgiri Goswami VS State Of Gujarat - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 885" (context)]- "Rule 117" - Practice for filing TRAN-1/TRAN-2; one-time carryforward of CENVAT/ITC; significance of extensions due to technical glitches - [Sources: "Ratek Pheon Friction Technologies Private Limited VS Principal Commissioner - 2021 0 Supreme(All) 1678", "Brand Equity Treaties Limited vs Union of India - Delhi (2020)", "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850" (context)]- "Rule 117/9(2) interpretive issue" - Non-exhaustive clarification; ability to seek clarifications beyond listed items; case involving West Bengal Lottery illustrates broad interpretation - [Source: "State of Kerala VS West Bengal Lottery Stockists Syndicate Private Limited - 2019 0 Supreme(Ker) 411"]- "Section 140" - CENVAT/ITC convergence; transitional credit interpretation; Article 14/19; ITC as concession, not absolute right; effect of transitional rules - [Sources: "State of Kerala VS West Bengal Lottery Stockists Syndicate Private Limited - 2019 0 Supreme(Ker) 411", "Commissioner of Goods And Services Tax VS Amrit Cement Limited - 2022 0 Supreme(Megh) 310", "Jay Chemical Industries Limited VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 867"]- "Section 54(3)" - Refunds for inverted duty structure; Rule 89(5) refund mechanics; refund timing and interest - [Sources: "Induvarna LPG Bottling Private Limited, through its Managing Director, Jnanendra Jha (Male), S/o Dr. (Prof) Binodanand Jha VS Union of India through the Secretary Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance - 2024 0 Supreme(Pat) 1099", "REFAC Corporation Rep. by Its Proprietor Mr. Devendra Nahata VS Nodal Officer and Four - 2021 0 Supreme(Telangana) 356", "Maxwell Engineering Solutions Private Limited vs Assistant Commissioner Of Central Gst And Excise - 2025 0 Supreme(Guj) 1474"]- "Section 70/6(2)" - Summons and investigations; transition of investigations to DGGI; summons validity when transferred - [Source: "Sanraj Metals Pvt Ltd VS Directorate General of GST Intelligence - 2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 3321"]- "Section 129" - Detention and seizure; e-way bill context; UP/GST interplay; inter-state transportation scrutiny - [Sources: "RIVIGO SERVICES PVT. LTD. VS STATE OF U. P. - 2018 0 Supreme(All) 589", "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850", "Filco Trade Centre Pvt. Ltd. VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 1013" (general context)]- "Section 54(3)(ii)" - Refund of inverted duty structure; Rule 89(5) procedural aspects; refund to be effected within two months per order - [Source: "Sai Steel vs State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, State Tax - 2025 0 Supreme(Pat) 442"]- "Rule 117(1)/(1A)" - Time extensions for TRAN-1 submission; 2020 extension by Commissioner on Council's recommendation - [Source: "Ratek Pheon Friction Technologies Private Limited VS Principal Commissioner - 2021 0 Supreme(All) 1678", "Manjeet Cotton Pvt. Ltd. VS Commissioner Of State Tax - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1476", "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850"]- "Rule 117/Rule 120A" - One-time TRAN-1 correction mechanism; policy to prevent perpetual disputes; one-time resolution directive - [Sources: "Sodhi Cargo Movers Pvt. Ltd. VS State of Haryana - 2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 3273", "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850"]- "Rule 96(10) amendments chronology" - Transition from original Rule 96(10) to amended forms (54/2018, 53/2018) and statutory retrospective effect; judicial scrutiny of validity - [Sources: "Cosmo Films Limited VS Union Of India - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 850", "Messrs Addwrap Packaging Pvt. Ltd. vs Union Of India - 2025 0 Supreme(Guj) 1681", "Vimal Yashwantgiri Goswami VS State Of Gujarat - 2020 0 Supreme(Guj) 885"]- "Section 8 (CGST Compensation Act)" - Legislative competence for cess; constitutional validity debates; references to Article 270/Entry 97 - [Source: "Union of India VS Mohit Mineral Pvt. Ltd. - 2018 0 Supreme(SC) 968"]- "Section 9/Part B e-way" - E-way bill regime and inter-state movement; UP/GST rules alignment; natural justice in enforcement actions - [Sources: "RIVIGO SERVICES PVT. LTD. VS STATE OF U. P. - 2018 0 Supreme(All) 589", "Aartos International LLP (Formerly Azuvi International LLP) VS Deputy Commissioner (Customs) - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1466"]- "CENVAT carry-forward (GGST/CGST transition)" - Gujarat/UP decisions on carry-forward credits; Rule 117 interplay with Rule 97/99-like transitional provisions - [Sources: "Jay Chemical Industries Limited VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 867", "Willowood Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 929", "M. Trade Links VS Union Of India - 2024 0 Supreme(Ker) 440"]- "Jurisdiction and proper officers" - Debate on appointment of proper officers under CGST/State Acts; reliance on notifications under Central Excise Act as deeming provisions; "One Assessee, One Officer" principle - [Sources: "Vianaar Homes Private Limited vs Assistant Commissioner (Circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-II, Delhi - Delhi (2020)", "Willowood Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. VS Union of India - 2018 0 Supreme(Guj) 929", "Gulati Enterprises VS Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs - 2022 0 Supreme(Del) 542"]- "Litigation approach to classification/export/refund" - Several cases emphasize that classification and refund disputes should follow appropriate appellate routes (e.g., Supreme Court under Section 35L/35G frameworks) - [Sources: "Principal Commissioner VS Raj Kishan And Co. - 2020 0 Supreme(P&H) 329", "Ashika Business Private Limited VS Union of India, Represented by the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, having its office North Block, New Delhi - 2024 0 Supreme(Gau) 750", "Sodhi Cargo Movers Pvt. Ltd. VS State of Haryana - 2023 0 Supreme(P&H) 3273"]- "Natural justice requirements" - Hearings before rejection of refund/return applications; Rule 92(3) violation in some refunds; remand for fair hearings - [Sources: "Shri Nandhi Dhall Mills India Private Limited, Rep. by its Managing Director S. A. Kumar, Salem VS Senior Intelligence Officer, Director General of Goods and Service Tax, Trichy - 2021 0 Supreme(Mad) 321", "World Home Textiles Inc, Represented by its Proprietor, P. Ramasamy VS Additional Commissioner (Appeals), Tiruchirappalli - 2020 0 Supreme(Mad) 1279", "B. C. Mohankumar, Sole Proprietor BCVM Traders, Krishnagiri VS Superintendent of Central Goods & Service Tax, Krishnagiri - 2022 0 Supreme(Mad) 2191"]- "Export/refund software glitches" - Courts directing acceptance of TRAN-1/IGST refunds despite portal glitches; policy to ensure refunds due; system-driven refunds favored - [Sources: "REFAC Corporation Rep. by Its Proprietor Mr. Devendra Nahata VS Nodal Officer and Four - 2021 0 Supreme(Telangana) 356", "Aartos International LLP (Formerly Azuvi International LLP) VS Deputy Commissioner (Customs) - 2022 0 Supreme(Guj) 1466", "02100121295"]- "Differential tax on lotteries and non-goods definitions" - Courts treat lotteries as object of tax; discussions on definition of goods under CGST Act and related notifications - [Sources: "Teesta Distributors VS Union of India - Calcutta (2018)", "UNION OF INDIA VS BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. - 2021 0 Supreme(SC) 647"]- "Taxation of services under CGST/IGST regime" - Appellate rulings on service tax continuity post-GST; saving provisions ensure continued audits and recoveries - [Sources: "Vianaar Homes Private Limited VS Assistant Commissioner (circle-12), Central Goods & Services Tax, Audit-ii, Delhi - 2020 0 Supreme(Del) 1468", "Brand Equity Treaties Limited vs Union of India - Delhi (2020)"]
Note: The above points synthesize the legal themes present in the provided sources, focusing on Act: CENTRAL GOODS AND SERVICE TAX RULES, 2017 and Section: R.101, with references in square brackets. Where sources did not provide specific detail for a requested subheading, that point has been omitted.
(1) Where special audit is required to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of section 66, the officer referred to in the said section shall issue a direction in FORM GST ADT-03 to the registered person to get his records audited by a chartered accountant or a cost accountant specified in the said direction.
(2) On conclusion of the special audit, the registered person shall be informed of the findings of the special audit in FORM GST ADT-04.
The Central Government and the State Government shall appoint officer of the rank of Joint Commissioner as member of the Authority for Advance Ruling.
(1) An application for obtaining an advance ruling under sub-section (1) of section 97 shall be made on the common portal in FORM GST ARA-01 and shall be accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees, to be deposited in the manner specified in section 49.
(2) The application referred to in sub-rule (1), the verification contained therein and all the relevant documents accompanying such application shall be signed in the manner specified in rule 26.
A copy of the advance ruling shall be certified to be a true copy of its original by any member of the Authority for Advance Ruling.
(1) An appeal against the advance ruling issued under sub-section (6) of section 98 shall be made by an applicant on the common portal in FORM GST ARA-02 and shall be accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees to be deposited in the manner specified in section 49.
(2) An appeal against the advance ruling issued under sub-section (6) of section 98 shall be made by the concerned officer or the jurisdictional officer referred to in section 100 on the common portal in FORM GST ARA-03 and no fee shall be payable by the said officer for filing the appeal.
(3) The appeal referred to in sub-rule (1) or sub-rule (2), the verification contained therein and all the relevant documents accompanying such appeal shall be signed,-
(a) in the case of the concerned officer or jurisdictional officer, by an offi
A copy of the advance ruling pronounced by the Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling and duly signed by the Members shall be sent to-
(a) the applicant and the appellant;
(b) the concerned officer of central tax and State or Union territory tax;
(c) the jurisdictional officer of central tax and State or Union territory tax; and (d)the Authority, in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 101 of the Act.
(1) An appeal to the Appellate Authority under sub-section (1) of section 107 shall be filed in FORM GST APL-01, along with the relevant documents, either electronically or otherwise as may be notified by the Commissioner, and a provisional acknowledgement shall be issued to the appellant immediately.
(2) The grounds of appeal and the form of verification as contained in FORM GST APL01 shall be signed in the manner specified in rule 26.
(3) A certified copy of the decision or order appealed against shall be submitted within seven days of filing the appeal under sub-rule (1) and a final acknowledgement, indicating appeal number shall be issued thereafter in FORM GST APL-02 by the Appellate Authority or an officer authorised by him in this behalf:
Provided that where the certified copy of the de
(1) An application to the Appellate Authority under sub-section (2) of section 107 shall be made in FORM GST APL-03, along with the relevant documents, either electronically or otherwise as may be notified by the Commissioner.
(2) A certified copy of the decision or order appealed against shall be submitted within seven days of the filing the application under sub-rule (1) and an appeal number shall be generated by the Appellate Authority or an officer authorised by him in this behalf.
(1) An appeal to the Appellate Tribunal under sub-section (1) of section 112 shall be filed along with the relevant documents either electronically or otherwise as may be notified by the Registrar, in FORM GST APL-05, on the common portal and a provisional acknowledgement shall be issued to the appellant immediately.
(2) A memorandum of cross-objections to the Appellate Tribunal under sub-section (5) of section 112 shall be filed either electronically or otherwise as may be notified by the Registrar, in FORM GST APL-06.
(3) The appeal and the memorandum of cross objections shall be signed in the manner specified in rule 26.
(4) A certified copy of the decision or order appealed against along with fees as specified in sub-rule (5) shall be submitted to the Registrar within seven days of the fil
(1) An application to the Appellate Tribunal under sub-section (3) of section 112 shall be made electronically or otherwise, in FORM GST APL-07, along with the relevant documents on the common portal.
(2) A certified copy of the decision or order appealed against shall be submitted within seven days of filing the application under sub-rule (1) and an appeal number shall be generated by the Registrar.
(1) The appellant shall not be allowed to produce before the Appellate Authority or the Appellate Tribunal any evidence, whether oral or documentary, other than the evidence produced by him during the course of the proceedings before the adjudicating authority or, as the case may be, the Appellate Authority except in the following circumstances, namely:-
(a) where the adjudicating authority or, as the case may be, the Appellate Authority has refused to admit evidence which ought to have been admitted; or
(b) where the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from producing the evidence which he was called upon to produce by the adjudicating authority or, as the case may be, the Appellate Authority; or
(c) where the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from producing before the adjudi
(1) The Appellate Authority shall, along with its order under sub-section (11) of section 107, issue a summary of the order in FORM GST APL-04 clearly indicating the final amount of demand confirmed.
(2) The jurisdictional officer shall issue a statement in FORM GST APL-04 clearly indicating the final amount of demand confirmed by the Appellate Tribunal.
114. Appeal to the High Court.- (1) An appeal to the High Court under sub-section (1) of section 117 shall be filed in FORM GST APL-08.
(2) The grounds of appeal and the form of verification as contained in FORM GST APL-08 shall be signed in the manner specified in rule 26.
115. Demand confirmed by the Court.- The jurisdictional officer shall issue a statement in FORM GST APL-04 clearly indicating t
(1) An appeal to the High Court under sub-section (1) of section 117 shall be filed in FORM GST APL-08.
(2) The grounds of appeal and the form of verification as contained in FORM GST APL-08 shall be signed in the manner specified in rule 26.
The jurisdictional officer shall issue a statement in FORM GST APL-04 clearly indicating the final amount of demand confirmed by the High Court or, as the case may be, the Supreme Court.
Where an authorised representative, other than those referred to in clause (b) or clause (c) of subsection (2) of section 116 is found, upon an enquiry into the matter, guilty of misconduct in connection with any proceedings under the Act, the Commissioner may, after providing him an opportunity of being heard, disqualify him from appearing as an authorised representative.
(1) Every registered person entitled to take credit of input tax under section 140 shall, within ninety days of the appointed day, submit a declaration electronically in FORM GST TRAN-1, duly signed, on the common portal specifying therein, separately, the amount of input tax credit of eligible duties and taxes, as defined in Explanation 2 to section 140 to which he is entitled under the provisions of the said section:
Provided that the Commissioner may, on the recommendations of the Council, extend the period of ninety days by a further period not exceeding ninety days.
Provided further that where the inputs have been received from an Export Oriented Unit or a unit located in Electronic Hardware Technology Park, the credit shall be allowed to the extent as provided in sub-rule (7) of rule 3 of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004.
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Every person to whom the provision of clause (c) of sub-section (11) of section 142 applies, shall within a period of ninety days of the appointed day, submit a declaration electronically in FORM GST TRAN-1 furnishing the proportion of supply on which Value Added Tax or service tax has been paid before the appointed day but the supply is made after the appointed day, and the Input Tax Credit admissible thereon.
Every person to whom the provisions of section 141 apply shall, within ninety days of the appointed day, submit a declaration electronically in FORM GST TRAN-1, specifying therein, the stock of the inputs, semi-finished goods or finished goods, as applicable, held by him on the appointed day
Every person having sent goods on approval under the existing law and to whom sub-section (12) of section 142 applies shall, within ninety days of the appointed day, submit details of such goods sent on approval in FORM GST TRAN-1.
The amount credited under sub-rule (3) of rule 117 may be verified and proceedings under section 73 or, as the case may be, section 74 shall be initiated in respect of any credit wrongly availed, whether wholly or partly.
The Authority shall consist of,-
(a) a Chairman who holds or has held a post equivalent in rank to a Secretary to the Government of India; and
(b) four Technical Members who are or have been Commissioners of State tax or central tax or have held an equivalent post under the existing law, to be nominated by the Council.
(1) The Council may constitute a Standing Committee on Anti-profiteering which shall consist of such officers of the State Government and Central Government as may be nominated by it.
(2) A State level Screening Committee shall be constituted in each State by the State Governments which shall consist of-
(a) one officer of the State Government, to be nominated by the Commissioner, and
(b) one officer of the Central Government, to be nominated by the Chief Commissioner.
(1) The Chairman and Members of the Authority shall be appointed by the Central Government on the recommendations of a Selection Committee to be constituted for the purpose by the Council.
(2) The Chairman shall be paid a monthly salary of Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed) and other allowances and benefits as are admissible to a Central Government officer holding posts carrying the same pay:
Provided that where a retired officer is selected as a Chairman, he shall be paid a monthly salary of Rs. 2,25,000 reduced by the amount of pension.
(3) The Technical Member shall be paid a monthly salary of Rs. 2,05,400 (fixed) and shall be entitled to draw allowances as are admissible to a Government of India officer holding Group ‘A’ post carrying the same pay:
Provided t
The Additional Director General of Safeguards under the Board shall be the Secretary to the Authority.
The Authority may determine the methodology and procedure for determination as to whether the reduction in the rate of tax on the supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit has been passed on by the registered person to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
It shall be the duty of the Authority,-
(i) to determine whether any reduction in the rate of tax on any supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit has been passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices;
(ii) to identify the registered person who has not passed on the benefit of reduction in the rate of tax on supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices;
(iii) to order,
(a) reduction in prices;
(b) return to the recipient, an amount equivalent to the amount not passed on by way of commensurate reduction in prices along with interest at the rate of eighteen per cent. from the date of c
(1) The Standing Committee shall, within a period of two months from the date of the receipt of a written application, in such form and manner as may be specified by it, from an interested party or from a Commissioner or any other person, examine the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence provided in the application to determine whether there is prima-facie evidence to support the claim of the applicant that the benefit of reduction in the rate of tax on any supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit has not been passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
(2) All applications from interested parties on issues of local nature shall first be examined by the State level Screening Committee and the Screening Committee shall, upon being satisfied that the supplier has contravened the provisions of section 171, forward the application with i
(1) Where the Standing Committee is satisfied that there is a prima-facie evidence to show that the supplier has not passed on the benefit of reduction in the rate of tax on the supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices, it shall refer the matter to the Director General of Safeguards for a detailed investigation.
(2) The Director General of Safeguards shall conduct investigation and collect evidence necessary to determine whether the benefit of reduction in the rate of tax on any supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit has been passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
(3) The Director General of Safeguards shall, before initiation of the investigation, issue a notice to the interested parties containing, i
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in subrules (3) and (5) of rule 129 and sub-rule (2) of rule 133, the provisions of section 11 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005), shall apply mutatis mutandis to the disclosure of any information which is provided on a confidential basis.
(2) The Director General of Safeguards may require the parties providing information on confidential basis to furnish non-confidential summary thereof and if, in the opinion of the party providing such information, the said information cannot be summarised, such party may submit to the Director General of Safeguards a statement of reasons as to why summarisation is not possible.
Where the Director General of Safeguards deems fit, he may seek opinion of any other agency or statutory authorities in the discharge of his duties.
(1) The Director General of Safeguards, or an officer authorised by him in this behalf, shall be deemed to be the proper officer to exercise the power to summon any person whose attendance he considers necessary either to give evidence or to produce a document or any other thing under section 70 and shall have power in any inquiry in the same manner, as provided in the case of a civil court under the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908).
(2) Every such inquiry referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be deemed to be a judicial proceedings within the meaning of sections 193 and 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
(1) The Authority shall, within a period of three months from the date of the receipt of the report from the Director General of Safeguards determine whether a registered person has passed on the benefit of the reduction in the rate of tax on the supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.
(2) An opportunity of hearing shall be granted to the interested parties by the Authority where any request is received in writing from such interested parties.
(3) Where the Authority determines that a registered person has not passed on the benefit of the reduction in the rate of tax on the supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices, the Authority may order-
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If the Members of the Authority differ in opinion on any point, the point shall be decided according to the opinion of the majority.
Any order passed by the Authority under these rules shall be immediately complied with by the registered person failing which action shall be initiated to recover the amount in accordance with the provisions of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act or the Central Goods and Services Tax Act or the Union territory Goods and Services Tax Act or the State Goods and Services Tax Act of the respective States, as the case may be.
The Authority may require any authority of central tax, State tax or Union territory tax to monitor the implementation of the order passed by it.
The Authority shall cease to exist after the expiry of two years from the date on which the Chairman enters upon his office unless the Council recommends otherwise.
Explanation.- For the purposes of this Chapter,
(a) “Authority” means the National Anti-profiteering Authority constituted under rule 122;
(b) “Committee” means the Standing Committee on Anti-profiteering constituted by the Council in terms of sub-rule (1) of rule 123 of these rules;
(c) “interested party” includes-
a. suppliers of goods or services under the proceedings; and
b. recipients of goods or services under the proceedings;
(d) “Screening Committ
Till such time as an E-way bill system is developed and approved by the Council, the Government may, by notification, specify the documents that the person in charge of a conveyance carrying any consignment of goods shall carry while the goods are in movement or in transit storage.
(1) Where the proper officer not below the rank of a Joint Commissioner has reasons to believe that a place of business or any other place is to be visited for the purposes of inspection or search or, as the case may be, seizure in accordance with the provisions of section 67, he shall issue an authorisation in FORM GST INS-01 authorising any other officer subordinate to him to conduct the inspection or search or, as the case may be, seizure of goods, documents, books or things liable to confiscation.
(2) Where any goods, documents, books or things are liable for seizure under sub-section (2) of section 67, the proper officer or an authorised officer shall make an order of seizure in FORM GST INS-02.
(3) The proper officer or an authorised officer may entrust upon the the owner or the custodian of goods, from whose custody such goods or
(1) The seized goods may be released on a provisional basis upon execution of a bond for the value of the goods in FORM GST INS-04 and furnishing of a security in the form of a bank guarantee equivalent to the amount of applicable tax, interest and penalty payable.
Explanation.- For the purposes of the rules under the provisions of this Chapter, the “applicable tax” shall include central tax and State tax or central tax and the Union territory tax, as the case may be and the cess, if any, payable under the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act, 2017 (15 of 2017).
(2) In case the person to whom the goods were released provisionally fails to produce the goods at the appointed date and place indicated by the proper officer, the security shall be encashed and adjusted against the tax, interest and penalty and fine, if any, paya
(1) Where the goods or things seized are of perishable or hazardous nature, and if the taxable person pays an amount equivalent to the market price of such goods or things or the amount of tax, interest and penalty that is or may become payable by the taxable person, whichever is lower, such goods or, as the case may be, things shall be released forthwith, by an order in FORM GST INS-05, on proof of payment.
(2) Where the taxable person fails to pay the amount referred to in sub-rule (1) in respect of the said goods or things, the Commissioner may dispose of such goods or things and the amount realized thereby shall be adjusted against the tax, interest, penalty, or any other amount payable in respect of such goods or things.
(1) The proper officer shall serve, along with the
(a) notice under sub-section (1) of section 73 or sub-section (1) of section 74 or sub-section (2) of section 76, a summary thereof electronically in FORM GST DRC-01,
(b) statement under sub-section (3) of section 73 or sub-section (3) of section 74, a summary thereof electronically in FORM GST DRC-02, specifying therein the details of the amount payable.
(2) Where, before the service of notice or statement, the person chargeable with tax makes payment of the tax and interest in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (5) of section 73 or, as the case may be, tax, interest and penalty in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (5) of section 74, he shall inform the proper officer of such payment in FORM GST DRC-03 and the proper of
Section R.142 of the Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Rules, 2017, pertains to the procedural aspects of demanding amounts payable under the CGST Act. It primarily deals with the issuance of notices and orders by proper officers for recovery of tax, interest, and penalties, ensuring enforcement of tax compliance.
Section R.142 mandates that the proper officer shall serve a notice along with an order for demand of amounts payable under the CGST Act. It includes provisions for serving notices before initiating recovery proceedings, specifying the manner and content of such notices, and the circumstances under which they are issued.
While Section R.142 itself does not prescribe specific punishments, non-compliance with the procedural requirements may lead to:- Invalidity of recovery proceedings.- Penalties under the CGST Act for violations such as false notices or improper service.- Potential legal challenges based on procedural lapses.
Note: The analysis is based on the provided sources, emphasizing procedural and enforcement aspects of Section R.142 within the CGST Rules, 2017.
Where any amount payable by a person (hereafter referred to in this rule as “the defaulter”) to the Government under any of the provisions of the Act or the rules made thereunder is not paid, the proper officer may require, in FORM GST DRC-09, a specified officer to deduct the amount from any money owing to such defaulter in accordance with the provisions of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 79.
Explanation.- For the purposes of this rule, “specified officer” shall mean any officer of the Central Government or a State Government or the Government of a Union territory or a local authority, or of a Board or Corporation or a company owned or controlled, wholly or partly, by the Central Government or a State Government or the Government of a Union territory or a local authority.
(1) Where any amount due from a defaulter is to be recovered by selling goods belonging to such person in accordance with the provisions of clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 79, the proper officer shall prepare an inventory and estimate the market value of such goods and proceed to sell only so much of the goods as may be required for recovering the amount payable along with the administrative expenditure incurred on the recovery process.
(2) The said goods shall be sold through a process of auction, including e-auction, for which a notice shall be issued in FORM GST DRC-10 clearly indicating the goods to be sold and the purpose of sale.
(3) The last day for submission of bid or the date of auction shall not be earlier than fifteen days from the date of issue of the notice referred to in sub-rule (2):
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(1) The proper officer may serve upon a person referred to in clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 79 (hereafter referred to in this rule as “the third person”), a notice in FORM GST DRC-13 directing him to deposit the amount specified in the notice.
(2) Where the third person makes the payment of the amount specified in the notice issued under sub-rule (1), the proper officer shall issue a certificate in FORM GST DRC-14 to the third person clearly indicating the details of the liability so discharged.
Where any amount is payable to the defaulter in the execution of a decree of a civil court for the payment of money or for sale in the enforcement of a mortgage or charge, the proper officer shall send a request in FORM GST DRC- 15 to the said court and the court shall, subject to the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), execute the attached decree, and credit the net proceeds for settlement of the amount recoverable.
(1) The proper officer shall prepare a list of movable and immovable property belonging to the defaulter, estimate their value as per the prevalent market price and issue an order of attachment or distraint and a notice for sale in FORM GST DRC- 16 prohibiting any transaction with regard to such movable and immovable property as may be required for the recovery of the amount due:
Provided that the attachment of any property in a debt not secured by a negotiable instrument, a share in a corporation, or other movable property not in the possession of the defaulter except for property deposited in, or in the custody of any Court, shall be attached in the manner provided in rule 151.
(2) The proper officer shall send a copy of the order of attachment or distraint to the concerned Revenue Authority or Transport Authority or any such Authorit
No officer or other person having any duty to perform in connection with any sale under the provisions of this Chapter shall, either directly or indirectly, bid for, acquire or attempt to acquire any interest in the property sold.
No sale under the rules under the provision of this chapter shall take place on a Sunday or other general holidays recognized by the Government or on any day which has been notified by the Government to be a holiday for the area in which the sale is to take place.
The proper officer may seek such assistance from the officer-in-charge of the jurisdictional police station as may be necessary in the discharge of his duties and the said officer-in-charge shall depute sufficient number of police officers for providing such assistance.
(1) A debt not secured by a negotiable instrument, a share in a corporation, or other movable property not in the possession of the defaulter except for property deposited in, or in the custody of any court shall be attached by a written order in FORM GST DRC-16 prohibiting.-
(a) in the case of a debt, the creditor from recovering the debt and the debtor from making payment thereof until the receipt of a further order from the proper officer;
(b) in the case of a share, the person in whose name the share may be standing from transferring the same or receiving any dividend thereon;
(c) in the case of any other movable property, the person in possession of the same from giving it to the defaulter.
(2) A copy of such order shall be affixed on some cons
Where the property to be attached is in the custody of any court or Public Officer, the proper officer shall send the order of attachment to such court or officer, requesting that such property, and any interest or dividend becoming payable thereon, may be held till the recovery of the amount payable.
(1) Where the property to be attached consists of an interest of the defaulter, being a partner, in the partnership property, the proper officer may make an order charging the share of such partner in the partnership property and profits with payment of the amount due under the certificate, and may, by the same or subsequent order, appoint a receiver of the share of such partner in the profits, whether already declared or accruing, and of any other money which may become due to him in respect of the partnership, and direct accounts and enquiries and make an order for the sale of such interest or such other order as the circumstances of the case may require.
(2) The other partners shall be at liberty at any time to redeem the interest charged or, in the case of a sale being directed, to purchase the same.
The amounts so realised from the sale of goods, movable or immovable property, for the recovery of dues from a defaulter shall,-
(a) first, be appropriated against the administrative cost of the recovery process;
(b) next, be appropriated against the amount to be recovered;
(c) next, be appropriated against any other amount due from the defaulter under the Act or the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 or the Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 or any of the State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the rules made thereunder; and (d) any balance, be paid to the defaulter.
Where an amount is to be recovered in accordance with the provisions of clause (e) of sub-section (1) of section 79, the proper officer shall send a certificate to the Collector or Deputy Commissioner of the district or any other officer authorised in this behalf in FORM GST DRC- 18 to recover from the person concerned, the amount specified in the certificate as if it were an arrear of land revenue.
Where an amount is to be recovered as if it were a fine imposed under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the proper officer shall make an application before the appropriate Magistrate in accordance with the provisions of clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 79 in FORM GST DRC- 19 to recover from the person concerned, the amount specified thereunder as if it were a fine imposed by him.
Where any person has become surety for the amount due by the defaulter, he may be proceeded against under this Chapter as if he were the defaulter.
(1) On an application filed electronically by a taxable person, in FORM GST DRC- 20, seeking extension of time for the payment of taxes or any amount due under the Act or for allowing payment of such taxes or amount in instalments in accordance with the provisions of section 80, the Commissioner shall call for a report from the jurisdictional officer about the financial ability of the taxable person to pay the said amount.
(2) Upon consideration of the request of the taxable person and the report of the jurisdictional officer, the Commissioner may issue an order in FORM GST DRC- 21 allowing the taxable person further time to make payment and/or to pay the amount in such monthly instalments, not exceeding twenty-four, as he may deem fit.
(3) The facility referred to in sub-rule (2) shall not be allowed where-
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(1) Where the Commissioner decides to attach any property, including bank account in accordance with the provisions of section 83, he shall pass an order in FORM GST DRC-22 to that effect mentioning therein, the details of property which is attached.
(2) The Commissioner shall send a copy of the order of attachment to the concerned Revenue Authority or Transport Authority or any such Authority to place encumbrance on the said movable or immovable property, which shall be removed only on the written instructions from the Commissioner to that effect.
(3) Where the property attached is of perishable or hazardous nature, and if the taxable person pays an amount equivalent to the market price of such property or the amount that is or may become payable by the taxable person, whichever is lower, then such property shall be released forthwith,
Where the company is under liquidation as specified in section 88, the Commissioner shall notify the liquidator for the recovery of any amount representing tax, interest, penalty or any other amount due under the Act in FORM GST DRC -24.
The order for the reduction or enhancement of any demand under section 84 shall be issued in FORM GST DRC- 25.
(1) An applicant may, either before or after the institution of prosecution, make an application under sub-section (1) of section 138 in FORM GST CPD-01 to the Commissioner for compounding of an offence.
(2) On receipt of the application, the Commissioner shall call for a report from the concerned officer with reference to the particulars furnished in the application, or any other information, which may be considered relevant for the examination of such application.
(3) The Commissioner, after taking into account the contents of the said application, may, by order in FORM GST CPD-02, on being satisfied that the applicant has co-operated in the proceedings before him and has made full and true disclosure of facts relating to the case, allow the application indicating the compounding amount and grant him immunity from prosecution or reject
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