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14138/2021Dec 21, 2021Notification of commencement date for specified pr... View Download

The provisions relating to Aadhaar authentication and related procedural rules are brought into force. Sub-rule (2), sub-rule (3), clause (i) of sub-rule (6), and sub-rule (7) of rule 2 are notified. The notification specifies the effective date for operationalising these provisions.Effective Date:1 January 2022Previous Notification:Notification No. 35/2021 – Central Tax dated 24.09.2021

38/2021 Dec 21, 2021
Notification of commencement date for specified pr...

The provisions relating to Aadhaar authentication and related procedural rules are brought into force. Sub-rule (2), sub-rule (3), clause (i) of sub-rule (6), and sub-rule (7) of rule 2 are notified. The notification specifies the effective date for operationalising these provisions.Effective Date:1 January 2022Previous Notification:Notification No. 35/2021 – Central Tax dated 24.09.2021

14237/2021Dec 1, 2021Amendment to CGST Rules relating to retention peri... View Download

The retention period of records under rule 137 is extended from four years to five years. FORM GST DRC-03 is amended to include additional reasons such as scrutiny and tax ascertained through DRC-01A. The format of payment details in the form is also revised.Effective Date:1 December 2021 (rule 137 effective from 30 November 2021)

37/2021 Dec 1, 2021
Amendment to CGST Rules relating to retention peri...

The retention period of records under rule 137 is extended from four years to five years. FORM GST DRC-03 is amended to include additional reasons such as scrutiny and tax ascertained through DRC-01A. The format of payment details in the form is also revised.Effective Date:1 December 2021 (rule 137 effective from 30 November 2021)

14336/2021Sep 24, 2021Amendment to Notification No. 03/2021 relating to ... View Download

The scope of Aadhaar authentication provisions is expanded by including sub-section (6A) of section 25 of the CGST Act. The amendment clarifies applicability of Aadhaar authentication for specified categories of applicants. No other condition of the principal notification is altered.Effective Date:24 September 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 03/2021 – Central Tax dated 23.02.2021

36/2021 Sep 24, 2021
Amendment to Notification No. 03/2021 relating to ...

The scope of Aadhaar authentication provisions is expanded by including sub-section (6A) of section 25 of the CGST Act. The amendment clarifies applicability of Aadhaar authentication for specified categories of applicants. No other condition of the principal notification is altered.Effective Date:24 September 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 03/2021 – Central Tax dated 23.02.2021

14435/2021Sep 24, 2021Amendment to CGST Rules, 2017 relating to Aadhaar ... View Download

New rule 10B is inserted mandating Aadhaar authentication for specified purposes such as refund and revocation applications. Rule 36 and rule 59 are amended to modify ITC availment and return restrictions. Changes are also made to job work reporting under rule 45 and refund provisions under rules 89 and 96.Effective Date:24 September 2021 (specific provisions effective from notified dates) 

35/2021 Sep 24, 2021
Amendment to CGST Rules, 2017 relating to Aadhaar ...

New rule 10B is inserted mandating Aadhaar authentication for specified purposes such as refund and revocation applications. Rule 36 and rule 59 are amended to modify ITC availment and return restrictions. Changes are also made to job work reporting under rule 45 and refund provisions under rules 89 and 96.Effective Date:24 September 2021 (specific provisions effective from notified dates) 

14534/2021Aug 29, 2021Extension of time limit for filing application for... View Download

The time limit for filing an application for revocation of cancellation of registration is extended to 30 September 2021. The extension applies where the original time limit fell between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2021. The relief is applicable for cancellations under section 29(2)(b) or (c).Effective Date:29 August 2021 

34/2021 Aug 29, 2021
Extension of time limit for filing application for...

The time limit for filing an application for revocation of cancellation of registration is extended to 30 September 2021. The extension applies where the original time limit fell between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2021. The relief is applicable for cancellations under section 29(2)(b) or (c).Effective Date:29 August 2021 

146 33/2021Aug 29, 2021Extension of GSTR-3B late fee amnesty scheme. View Download

The last date to avail the late fee amnesty scheme for delayed filing of FORM GSTR-3B is extended. The benefit, which caps late fees for past tax periods from July 2017 to April 2021, is now available up to 30 November 2021. Other conditions of the scheme remain unchanged.Effective Date:29 August 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 76/2018 – Central Tax dated 31.12.2018 

33/2021 Aug 29, 2021
Extension of GSTR-3B late fee amnesty scheme.

The last date to avail the late fee amnesty scheme for delayed filing of FORM GSTR-3B is extended. The benefit, which caps late fees for past tax periods from July 2017 to April 2021, is now available up to 30 November 2021. Other conditions of the scheme remain unchanged.Effective Date:29 August 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 76/2018 – Central Tax dated 31.12.2018 

14732/2021Aug 29, 2021Amendment to CGST Rules, 2017 relating to EVC usag... View Download

The time limit for EVC-based authentication under rule 26 is extended up to 31 October 2021. E-way bill restriction under rule 138E is relaxed for returns pertaining to March to May 2021. Amendments are made to FORM GST ASMT-14 relating to assessment proceedings.Effective Date:29 August 2021 (specific provisions effective retrospectively or prospectively as notified) 

32/2021 Aug 29, 2021
Amendment to CGST Rules, 2017 relating to EVC usag...

The time limit for EVC-based authentication under rule 26 is extended up to 31 October 2021. E-way bill restriction under rule 138E is relaxed for returns pertaining to March to May 2021. Amendments are made to FORM GST ASMT-14 relating to assessment proceedings.Effective Date:29 August 2021 (specific provisions effective retrospectively or prospectively as notified) 

14824/2021Aug 1, 2021Further extension of time limits for specified com... View Download

The extended time limits for compliances notified earlier are further extended. Revised deadlines are prescribed for actions originally falling between April and May 2021. The amendment revises the dates specified in Notification No. 14/2021.Effective Date:30 May 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 14/2021 – Central Tax dated 01.05.2021

24/2021 Aug 1, 2021
Further extension of time limits for specified com...

The extended time limits for compliances notified earlier are further extended. Revised deadlines are prescribed for actions originally falling between April and May 2021. The amendment revises the dates specified in Notification No. 14/2021.Effective Date:30 May 2021Previous Notification:Notification No. 14/2021 – Central Tax dated 01.05.2021

14931/2021Jul 30, 2021Exemption from furnishing annual return for regist... View Download

Registered persons whose aggregate turnover in FY 2020-21 does not exceed ₹2 crore are exempted from filing the annual return under section 44. The exemption applies only for the specified financial year. Other categories of taxpayers remain unaffected.Effective Date:1 August 2021 

31/2021 Jul 30, 2021
Exemption from furnishing annual return for regist...

Registered persons whose aggregate turnover in FY 2020-21 does not exceed ₹2 crore are exempted from filing the annual return under section 44. The exemption applies only for the specified financial year. Other categories of taxpayers remain unaffected.Effective Date:1 August 2021 

15030/2021Jul 30, 2021Amendments to annual return and reconciliation sta... View Download

Substitutes rule 80 relating to filing of annual return and reconciliation statement.Introduces revised requirements for FORM GSTR-9 and self-certified FORM GSTR-9C.Extends reporting applicability to include FY 2020–21 and omits auditor certification in Part B.Effective Date:1 August 2021

30/2021 Jul 30, 2021
Amendments to annual return and reconciliation sta...

Substitutes rule 80 relating to filing of annual return and reconciliation statement.Introduces revised requirements for FORM GSTR-9 and self-certified FORM GSTR-9C.Extends reporting applicability to include FY 2020–21 and omits auditor certification in Part B.Effective Date:1 August 2021

Total: 514 notifications