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Notification No. 02/2022 – Central Tax Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Jan 31, 2024 | GST, 2022 Notifications, Central Tax 2022 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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[F. No. CBIC-20016/2/2022-GST]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

New Delhi, the 11th March, 2022

Notification No. 02/2022 - Central Tax: Appointment of Common Adjudicating authority for adjudicating the show cause notices issued by DGGI under GST.

[To be published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i)]

G.S.R    (E).– In exercise of the powers under section 3 read with section 5 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) and section 3 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (13 of 2017), the Central Government, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) No. 02/2017-Central Tax, dated the 19th June, 2017 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 609(E), dated the 19th June, 2017, namely: -

In the said notification,–

  • after paragraph 3, the following paragraph shall be inserted, namely :-
    “3A. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 3, the Additional Commissioners or the Joint Commissioners of Central Tax, as the case may be, subordinate to the Principal Commissioners of Central Tax or the Commissioners of Central Tax, as specified in column (2) of Table V, are hereby vested with the powers as specified in the corresponding entry in Column (3) of the said Table.”;
  • after Table IV, the following Table shall be inserted, namely:-

“TABLE V

Powers of Additional Commissioner or Joint Commissioner of Central Tax for passing an order or decision in respect of notices issued by the officers of Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence

Sl. No.Principal Commissioner or Commissioner of Central TaxPowers (Exercisable throughout the territory of India)
(1)(2)(3)
1.Principal Commissioner Ahmedabad SouthPassing an order or decision in respect of notices issued by the officers of Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence under sections 67, 73, 74, 76, 122, 125, 127, 129 and 130 of Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017.”.
2.Principal Commissioner Bhopal
3.Principal Commissioner Chandigarh
4.Commissioner Chennai South
5.Principal Commissioner Delhi North
6.Principal Commissioner Guwahati
7.Commissioner Ranga Reddy
8.Principal Commissioner Kolkata North
9.Principal Commissioner Lucknow
10.Commissioner Thane

(Rajeev Ranjan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Note: The principal notification No. 02/2017- Central Tax, dated the 19th June, 2017, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 609(E), dated the 19th June, 2017 and last amended vide Notification No. 02/2021 – Central Tax , dated the 12th January, 2021 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 18(E), dated the  12th January, 2021.


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 02/2022 - Central Tax

Q1: What is Notification No. 02/2022 – Central Tax all about?

Answer:
Notification No. 02/2022 – Central Tax, issued on 11th March 2022, empowers specified Additional Commissioners or Joint Commissioners of Central Tax to act as common adjudicating authorities for show cause notices (SCNs) issued by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) under various provisions of the CGST Act, 2017.

Q2: Why was a common adjudicating authority needed under GST?

Answer:
Multiple SCNs were being issued by DGGI across India, creating jurisdictional overlaps and compliance challenges. To streamline adjudication and avoid duplication, the government vested specific powers in designated Principal Commissioners/Commissioners and their subordinate officers.

Q3: Which sections of the CGST Act are covered under this notification?

Answer:
The common adjudicating authority has power to decide matters under sections:
67 (Inspection, search & seizure)
73 (Demand for tax not involving fraud)
74 (Demand for tax involving fraud)
76 (Collection of tax not paid to Government)
122, 125, 127 (Penalties & general disciplines)
129, 130 (Detention, seizure, confiscation of goods)

Q4: Who are the designated adjudicating authorities under Notification No. 02/2022 – Central Tax?

Answer:
The following Principal Commissioners/Commissioners have been empowered across India:
Ahmedabad South
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Chennai South
Delhi North
Guwahati
Rangareddy
Kolkata North
Lucknow
Thane

Q5: What is the impact of this notification on taxpayers?

Answer:
✅ Clear jurisdiction for SCN adjudication
✅ Faster resolution of GST disputes
✅ Reduced duplication of proceedings
✅ Improved transparency and compliance

Q6: How can businesses ensure compliance with such GST notifications?

Answer:
Businesses should:
Keep proper GST records & reconcile returns
Respond timely to SCNs issued by DGGI
Seek expert help from GST Professionals
Stay updated with GST compliance changes via GST Compliance Services

Q7: How does this notification connect with earlier GST notifications?

Answer:
It amends Notification No. 02/2017 – Central Tax, bringing in Table V to formally vest powers in adjudicating authorities. The last amendment before this was via Notification No. 02/2021 – Central Tax.

Q8: What should businesses do if they receive a notice covered under this notification?

Answer:
Review the SCN carefully.
Prepare documentation and legal defense.
Consult a GST professional from Finodha GST Services for representation.
File timely responses to avoid penalties.




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