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126141/2017Oct 13, 2017Extension of due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-4 f... View Download

This notification extends the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-4 for the quarter July to September 2017 up to 15 November 2017. It applies to taxpayers opting for the composition scheme under section 10. The extension is granted under section 39(6) read with section 168.Amendment:Yes it has been amended through notification 59/2017

41/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Extension of due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-4 f...

This notification extends the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-4 for the quarter July to September 2017 up to 15 November 2017. It applies to taxpayers opting for the composition scheme under section 10. The extension is granted under section 39(6) read with section 168.Amendment:Yes it has been amended through notification 59/2017

126240/2017Oct 13, 2017Notification of class of persons for payment of ta... View Download

This notification specifies registered persons having aggregate turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (and not opting for composition) as a class of persons who shall pay GST on outward supply of goods at the time of supply, and not at the time of receipt of advance. It provides relief from advance tax liability on goods and is issued under section 148 of the CGST Act.

40/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Notification of class of persons for payment of ta...

This notification specifies registered persons having aggregate turnover up to ₹1.5 crore (and not opting for composition) as a class of persons who shall pay GST on outward supply of goods at the time of supply, and not at the time of receipt of advance. It provides relief from advance tax liability on goods and is issued under section 148 of the CGST Act.

126339/2017Oct 13, 2017Authorization of State/UT GST officers as proper o... View Download

This notification authorises State GST and UTGST officers to act as proper officers for sanction of refunds under sections 54 and 55 of the CGST Act, except for refunds under rule 96. The jurisdiction is based on the territorial location of the registered person. It aims to streamline and decentralise the refund mechanism.

39/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Authorization of State/UT GST officers as proper o...

This notification authorises State GST and UTGST officers to act as proper officers for sanction of refunds under sections 54 and 55 of the CGST Act, except for refunds under rule 96. The jurisdiction is based on the territorial location of the registered person. It aims to streamline and decentralise the refund mechanism.

126438/2017Oct 13, 2017Amendment to exemption from registration for speci... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 32/2017–Central Tax dated 15.09.2017, issued under section 23(2) of the CGST Act, relating to exemption from compulsory registration. It expands the list of handicraft and textile goods eligible for exemption by modifying existing entries and inserting new categories such as chain stitch items, crewel, namda, gabba, wicker willow products, torans, and articles made of shola. The amendment broadens the scope of artisans and handicraft suppliers who can avail registration exemption, subject to conditions prescribed in the principal notification.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 32/2017

38/2017 Oct 13, 2017
Amendment to exemption from registration for speci...

This notification amends Notification No. 32/2017–Central Tax dated 15.09.2017, issued under section 23(2) of the CGST Act, relating to exemption from compulsory registration. It expands the list of handicraft and textile goods eligible for exemption by modifying existing entries and inserting new categories such as chain stitch items, crewel, namda, gabba, wicker willow products, torans, and articles made of shola. The amendment broadens the scope of artisans and handicraft suppliers who can avail registration exemption, subject to conditions prescribed in the principal notification.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 32/2017

126537/2017 Oct 4, 2017Specification of conditions and safeguards for fur... View Download

All registered persons making zero-rated supplies are permitted to furnish LUT in place of bond, except persons prosecuted for specified tax offences. LUT is required to be furnished in FORM GST RFD-11 for a financial year. Failure to pay tax with interest within prescribed time results in withdrawal of LUT facility, which is restored upon payment.Effective Date: 4th October, 2017Previous Notification:Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax dated 07.07.2017

37/2017 Oct 4, 2017
Specification of conditions and safeguards for fur...

All registered persons making zero-rated supplies are permitted to furnish LUT in place of bond, except persons prosecuted for specified tax offences. LUT is required to be furnished in FORM GST RFD-11 for a financial year. Failure to pay tax with interest within prescribed time results in withdrawal of LUT facility, which is restored upon payment.Effective Date: 4th October, 2017Previous Notification:Notification No. 16/2017 – Central Tax dated 07.07.2017

126637/2017Oct 4, 2017Furnishing of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) in place... View Download

This notification allows registered persons to export goods or services without payment of IGST by furnishing a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) instead of a bond. The facility is available to eligible exporters who have not been prosecuted for serious tax offences. It is issued under rule 96A of the CGST Rules.

37/2017 Oct 4, 2017
Furnishing of Letter of Undertaking (LUT) in place...

This notification allows registered persons to export goods or services without payment of IGST by furnishing a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) instead of a bond. The facility is available to eligible exporters who have not been prosecuted for serious tax offences. It is issued under rule 96A of the CGST Rules.

126701/2017 Oct 1, 2017Notification of CGST rate schedules for intra-Stat... View Download

This notification notifies CGST rates for goods under various schedules, prescribing rates of 0.125%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% based on classification under the Customs Tariff. The schedules comprehensively list goods with applicable rates and form the principal rate notification for goods under GST. It gives effect to GST Council recommendations for implementation of GST from 01.07.2017.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is the principal CGST rate notification for goods under section 9(1).

01/2017 Oct 1, 2017
Notification of CGST rate schedules for intra-Stat...

This notification notifies CGST rates for goods under various schedules, prescribing rates of 0.125%, 1.5%, 2.5%, 6%, 9% and 14% based on classification under the Customs Tariff. The schedules comprehensively list goods with applicable rates and form the principal rate notification for goods under GST. It gives effect to GST Council recommendations for implementation of GST from 01.07.2017.Issued for earlier notification?No — this is the principal CGST rate notification for goods under section 9(1).

126836/2017 Sep 29, 2017Amendment of CGST Rules relating to migration time... View Download

Rules 24, 118, 119, 120 and 120A are amended to extend timelines for migration and transitional credit. Changes are also made to FORM GST REG-29 relating to cancellation of registration of migrated taxpayers.Effective Date: Date of publication in the Official Gazette

36/2017 Sep 29, 2017
Amendment of CGST Rules relating to migration time...

Rules 24, 118, 119, 120 and 120A are amended to extend timelines for migration and transitional credit. Changes are also made to FORM GST REG-29 relating to cancellation of registration of migrated taxpayers.Effective Date: Date of publication in the Official Gazette

126931/2017Sep 29, 2017Exemption of services associated with transit carg... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for services associated with transit cargo to Nepal and Bhutan. The exemption covers services facilitating movement of goods through India to these landlocked countries. The measure promotes regional trade facilitation and avoids tax cascading on transit-related services.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

31/2017 Sep 29, 2017
Exemption of services associated with transit carg...

This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting a new exemption entry for services associated with transit cargo to Nepal and Bhutan. The exemption covers services facilitating movement of goods through India to these landlocked countries. The measure promotes regional trade facilitation and avoids tax cascading on transit-related services.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

127036/2017Sep 29, 2017CGST (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2017 View Download

This notification further amends the CGST Rules, 2017 to rationalise provisions relating to returns, invoice reporting, refund claims and ITC utilisation. The amendments are intended to streamline GST compliance and address operational challenges faced by taxpayers.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 3/2017

36/2017 Sep 29, 2017
CGST (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2017

This notification further amends the CGST Rules, 2017 to rationalise provisions relating to returns, invoice reporting, refund claims and ITC utilisation. The amendments are intended to streamline GST compliance and address operational challenges faced by taxpayers.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 3/2017

Total: 1426 notifications