This amendment substitutes Rule 8(4A) to mandate biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification at notified facilitation centres for risk-flagged applicants. The registration application is treated as complete only after biometric authentication. The change strengthens registration verification and fraud prevention mechanisms.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 3/2017,
This amendment substitutes Rule 8(4A) to mandate biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and document verification at notified facilitation centres for risk-flagged applicants. The registration application is treated as complete only after biometric authentication. The change strengthens registration verification and fraud prevention mechanisms.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 3/2017,
This notification allows registered persons whose registrations were cancelled on or before 31 December 2022 to apply for revocation up to 30 June 2023. Applicants must first file all pending returns and pay tax, interest, penalty, and late fee. No further extension is permitted beyond this window.Amendment:Yes it has been amended through notification 23/2023,
This notification allows registered persons whose registrations were cancelled on or before 31 December 2022 to apply for revocation up to 30 June 2023. Applicants must first file all pending returns and pay tax, interest, penalty, and late fee. No further extension is permitted beyond this window.Amendment:Yes it has been amended through notification 23/2023,
This notification waives late fee in excess of ₹250, and grants full waiver where tax payable is nil, for delayed filing of GSTR-4 for quarters from July 2017 to March 2019 and FYs 2019-20 to 2021-22. The benefit is available if returns are furnished between 1 April 2023 and 30 June 2023. It encourages compliance by composition taxpayers.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 73/2017,
This notification waives late fee in excess of ₹250, and grants full waiver where tax payable is nil, for delayed filing of GSTR-4 for quarters from July 2017 to March 2019 and FYs 2019-20 to 2021-22. The benefit is available if returns are furnished between 1 April 2023 and 30 June 2023. It encourages compliance by composition taxpayers.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 73/2017,
A new item (iii) is inserted under S. No. 94 to exempt “Rab, other than pre-packaged and labelled”. This aligns the treatment of rab with that of jaggery and khandsari sugar under the 2023 classification updates, ensuring exemption for loose/ bulk rab while taxing packaged forms.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 02/2017–CT (Rate).
A new item (iii) is inserted under S. No. 94 to exempt “Rab, other than pre-packaged and labelled”. This aligns the treatment of rab with that of jaggery and khandsari sugar under the 2023 classification updates, ensuring exemption for loose/ bulk rab while taxing packaged forms.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 02/2017–CT (Rate).
The entry at S. No. 91A (2.5% Schedule) is substituted to explicitly cover all types of jaggery, khandsari sugar, and rab when pre-packaged and labelled. A new entry 186A is added (6% Schedule) for pencil sharpeners. Correspondingly, Schedule III (9%) is updated by adding “[other than pencil sharpeners]” to avoid overlap. This ensures uniform classification across value-added sugar products and stationery items.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).
The entry at S. No. 91A (2.5% Schedule) is substituted to explicitly cover all types of jaggery, khandsari sugar, and rab when pre-packaged and labelled. A new entry 186A is added (6% Schedule) for pencil sharpeners. Correspondingly, Schedule III (9%) is updated by adding “[other than pencil sharpeners]” to avoid overlap. This ensures uniform classification across value-added sugar products and stationery items.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 01/2017–CT (Rate).
In clause (h) of the Explanation, the expression “and State Legislatures” is replaced with “, State Legislatures, Courts and Tribunals”. This expands the category of entities considered “Governmental Authorities” for RCM purposes, thereby broadening reverse charge applicability on services supplied to such institutions.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 13/2017–CT (Rate).
In clause (h) of the Explanation, the expression “and State Legislatures” is replaced with “, State Legislatures, Courts and Tribunals”. This expands the category of entities considered “Governmental Authorities” for RCM purposes, thereby broadening reverse charge applicability on services supplied to such institutions.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 13/2017–CT (Rate).
A new clause (iva) is inserted in the Explanation to clarify that any authority, board or body, including National Testing Agency (NTA), constituted by the Central or State Government for conducting entrance examinations is deemed an educational institution only for the limited purpose of conducting entrance exams. This ensures GST exemption continuity for such examination-related services.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
A new clause (iva) is inserted in the Explanation to clarify that any authority, board or body, including National Testing Agency (NTA), constituted by the Central or State Government for conducting entrance examinations is deemed an educational institution only for the limited purpose of conducting entrance exams. This ensures GST exemption continuity for such examination-related services.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
Powers of Superintendent of Central Tax are assigned to Additional Assistant Directors of GST Intelligence, GST, and Audit.The assignment is made by amending Notification No. 14/2017–Central Tax.The officers may exercise powers as specified in the amended table.Effective Date of Notification:04 January 2023Previous NotificationNotification No. 14/2017 – Central Tax dated 01 July 2017
Powers of Superintendent of Central Tax are assigned to Additional Assistant Directors of GST Intelligence, GST, and Audit.The assignment is made by amending Notification No. 14/2017–Central Tax.The officers may exercise powers as specified in the amended table.Effective Date of Notification:04 January 2023Previous NotificationNotification No. 14/2017 – Central Tax dated 01 July 2017
This notification amends Notification 14/2017–CT to assign the powers of Superintendent of Central Tax to Additional Assistant Directors of GST Intelligence, Audit, or GST wings. The delegation is issued under Sections 3 and 5 of the CGST Act read with IGST Act provisions. It strengthens enforcement and investigation capacity by expanding officer authorisations.
This notification amends Notification 14/2017–CT to assign the powers of Superintendent of Central Tax to Additional Assistant Directors of GST Intelligence, Audit, or GST wings. The delegation is issued under Sections 3 and 5 of the CGST Act read with IGST Act provisions. It strengthens enforcement and investigation capacity by expanding officer authorisations.
An Explanation is inserted under S. No. 12 clarifying that exemption applies where a proprietor rents a residential dwelling in personal capacity for own residence, even if registered under GST. Additionally, S. No. 23A is omitted. This resolves interpretational issues relating to GST on residential renting.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
An Explanation is inserted under S. No. 12 clarifying that exemption applies where a proprietor rents a residential dwelling in personal capacity for own residence, even if registered under GST. Additionally, S. No. 23A is omitted. This resolves interpretational issues relating to GST on residential renting.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification 12/2017–CT (Rate).
