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S.No Notification No. Date Subject Actions
50180/2020Oct 28, 2020Extension of due date for filing Annual Return (GS... View Download

This notification extends the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2019-20 from 31 October 2020 to 31 December 2020. The extension is granted under Section 44 read with Rule 80. It provides additional time to complete annual compliance.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 41/2020

80/2020 Oct 28, 2020
Extension of due date for filing Annual Return (GS...

This notification extends the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2019-20 from 31 October 2020 to 31 December 2020. The extension is granted under Section 44 read with Rule 80. It provides additional time to complete annual compliance.Amendment:This notification amends notification No. 41/2020

50205/2020Oct 16, 2020Exemption of IGST on satellite launch services. View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting a new entry exempting satellite launch services supplied by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Antrix Corporation Limited, or New Space India Limited. The exemption supports India’s space programme and promotes commercial satellite launch activities.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

05/2020 Oct 16, 2020
Exemption of IGST on satellite launch services.

This notification amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate) by inserting a new entry exempting satellite launch services supplied by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Antrix Corporation Limited, or New Space India Limited. The exemption supports India’s space programme and promotes commercial satellite launch activities.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — it amends Notification No. 9/2017–Integrated Tax (Rate).

50305/2020Oct 16, 2020Grant of GST exemption on satellite launch service... View Download

A new exemption entry S. No. 19C is inserted to exempt satellite launch services provided by ISRO, Antrix Corporation Ltd., and New Space India Ltd. from CGST. This measure promotes India’s space and satellite launch industry and supports government space initiatives.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

05/2020 Oct 16, 2020
Grant of GST exemption on satellite launch service...

A new exemption entry S. No. 19C is inserted to exempt satellite launch services provided by ISRO, Antrix Corporation Ltd., and New Space India Ltd. from CGST. This measure promotes India’s space and satellite launch industry and supports government space initiatives.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 12/2017–Central Tax (Rate).

50479/2020 Oct 15, 2020Twelfth Amendment to CGST Rules to modify return f... View Download

Amends multiple CGST Rules including rules 46, 67A, 80, 138E and 142. Enables filing of Nil GSTR-3B, GSTR-1 and CMP-08 through SMS. Enhances audit threshold to ₹5 crore for FY 2018-19 and 2019-20. Introduces revised FORM GSTR-2A and inserts FORM GSTR-2B for static ITC statement.Effective Date: 15.10.2020 (certain provisions effective from 20.03.2020)

79/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Twelfth Amendment to CGST Rules to modify return f...

Amends multiple CGST Rules including rules 46, 67A, 80, 138E and 142. Enables filing of Nil GSTR-3B, GSTR-1 and CMP-08 through SMS. Enhances audit threshold to ₹5 crore for FY 2018-19 and 2019-20. Introduces revised FORM GSTR-2A and inserts FORM GSTR-2B for static ITC statement.Effective Date: 15.10.2020 (certain provisions effective from 20.03.2020)

50578/2020 Oct 15, 2020Amendment to prescribe number of HSN digits on tax... View Download

Substitutes the table prescribing HSN code digits based on turnover. Mandates 4-digit HSN for turnover up to ₹5 crore and 6-digit HSN for turnover exceeding ₹5 crore. Relaxes requirement for B2C supplies by small taxpayers.Effective Date: 01.04.2021

78/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Amendment to prescribe number of HSN digits on tax...

Substitutes the table prescribing HSN code digits based on turnover. Mandates 4-digit HSN for turnover up to ₹5 crore and 6-digit HSN for turnover exceeding ₹5 crore. Relaxes requirement for B2C supplies by small taxpayers.Effective Date: 01.04.2021

50677/2020 Oct 15, 2020Making annual return optional for small taxpayers ... View Download

Amends Notification No. 47/2019–Central Tax. Extends optional filing of annual return to FY 2019-20 in addition to FYs 2017-18 and 2018-19. Applies to registered persons having aggregate turnover up to ₹2 crore.Effective Date: 15.10.2020Previous Notification: Notification No. 47/2019 – Central Tax dated 09.10.2019

77/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Making annual return optional for small taxpayers ...

Amends Notification No. 47/2019–Central Tax. Extends optional filing of annual return to FY 2019-20 in addition to FYs 2017-18 and 2018-19. Applies to registered persons having aggregate turnover up to ₹2 crore.Effective Date: 15.10.2020Previous Notification: Notification No. 47/2019 – Central Tax dated 09.10.2019

50776/2020 Oct 15, 2020Prescribing due dates for filing GSTR-3B for Octob... View Download

Specifies staggered due dates for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B based on turnover and State/UT. Prescribes 20th, 22nd or 24th of the succeeding month as applicable. Mandates payment of tax liability by the due date for filing the return.Effective Date: 15.10.2020

76/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Prescribing due dates for filing GSTR-3B for Octob...

Specifies staggered due dates for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B based on turnover and State/UT. Prescribes 20th, 22nd or 24th of the succeeding month as applicable. Mandates payment of tax liability by the due date for filing the return.Effective Date: 15.10.2020

50875/2020 Oct 15, 2020Extension of due dates for monthly GSTR-1 for larg... View Download

Extends time limit for furnishing monthly GSTR-1 for registered persons with aggregate turnover exceeding ₹1.5 crore. Prescribes filing by the 11th day of the succeeding month for October 2020 to March 2021. Applies to taxpayers required to file monthly returns.Effective Date: 15.10.2020

75/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Extension of due dates for monthly GSTR-1 for larg...

Extends time limit for furnishing monthly GSTR-1 for registered persons with aggregate turnover exceeding ₹1.5 crore. Prescribes filing by the 11th day of the succeeding month for October 2020 to March 2021. Applies to taxpayers required to file monthly returns.Effective Date: 15.10.2020

50974/2020 Oct 15, 2020Prescribing due dates for quarterly GSTR-1 for sma... View Download

Notifies special procedure for registered persons with aggregate turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. Prescribes due dates for furnishing quarterly GSTR-1 for October–December 2020 and January–March 2021. Defers notification of due dates under section 38(2) for the relevant months.Effective Date: 15.10.2020

74/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Prescribing due dates for quarterly GSTR-1 for sma...

Notifies special procedure for registered persons with aggregate turnover up to ₹1.5 crore. Prescribes due dates for furnishing quarterly GSTR-1 for October–December 2020 and January–March 2021. Defers notification of due dates under section 38(2) for the relevant months.Effective Date: 15.10.2020

51006/2020Oct 15, 2020Mandates the number of digits of HSN code to be me... View Download

This notification amends Notification No. 05/2017–Integrated Tax to prescribe mandatory HSN code reporting on tax invoices. Registered persons with aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore are required to mention 4-digit HSN codes, while those exceeding ₹5 crore must mention 6-digit HSN codes. An exemption is provided for small taxpayers for supplies made to unregistered persons. The amendment takes effect from 1 April 2021.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 05/2017–Integrated Tax dated 28.06.2017.

06/2020 Oct 15, 2020
Mandates the number of digits of HSN code to be me...

This notification amends Notification No. 05/2017–Integrated Tax to prescribe mandatory HSN code reporting on tax invoices. Registered persons with aggregate turnover up to ₹5 crore are required to mention 4-digit HSN codes, while those exceeding ₹5 crore must mention 6-digit HSN codes. An exemption is provided for small taxpayers for supplies made to unregistered persons. The amendment takes effect from 1 April 2021.Issued for earlier notification?Yes — amends Notification No. 05/2017–Integrated Tax dated 28.06.2017.

Total: 1426 notifications