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Notification No. 14/2017 – Central Tax Explained

by Shakshi Bharti | Apr 23, 2024 | GST, 2017 Notifications, Central Tax 2017 Notifications, Notifications | 0 comments

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[F. No. 349/52/2017-GST]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Excise and Customs

Notification No. 14/2017 – Central Tax: Assigning jurisdiction and power to officers of various directorates

GST: [TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]

New Delhi, the 1st July, 2017
10 Ashadha, 1939 Saka

G.S.R (E).- In exercise of the powers conferred 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 Board of Excise and Customs

hereby appoints the officers in the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence, Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax and Directorate General of Audit as specified in column (2) of the Table below, as central tax officers and invests them with all the powers under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the rules made there under, throughout the territory of India, as are exercisable by the central tax officers of the corresponding rank as specified in column (3) of the said Table, namely:-

TABLE

Sl. No.OfficersOfficers whose powers are to be exercised
(1)(2)(3)
1.Principal Director General, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Principal Director General, Goods and Services TaxPrincipal Chief Commissioner
2.Director General, AuditChief Commissioner
3.Principal Additional Director General, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Principal Additional Director General, Goods and Services Tax or Principal Additional Director General, AuditPrincipal Commissioner
4.Additional Director General, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Additional Director General, Goods and Services Tax or Additional Director General, AuditCommissioner
5.Additional Director, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Additional Director, Goods and Services Tax or Additional Director, AuditAdditional Commissioner
6.Joint Director, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Joint Director, Goods and Services Tax or Joint Director, AuditJoint Commissioner
7.Deputy/Assistant Director, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Deputy/Assistant Director, Goods and Services Tax or Deputy/Assistant Director, AuditDeputy Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner
8.Senior Intelligence Officer, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Superintendent, Goods and Services Tax or Superintendent, AuditSuperintendent
9.Intelligence Officer, Goods and Services Tax Intelligence or Inspector, Goods and Services Tax or Inspector, AuditInspector

2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of July, 2017.

(Dr. Sree Parvathy S.L.)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India


📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 14/2017 – Central Tax

Q1: What is Notification 14/2017 in GST?

It assigns powers to officers.
It appoints officers from various GST directorates as central tax officers and gives them authority to act under GST laws.

Q2: Who are these officers?

DGGI, GST, and Audit officers.
These include intelligence officers, audit officers, and GST department officers at various levels.

Q3: Can GST officers act outside their state?

Yes.
This notification gives them jurisdiction across India, especially for investigation and audit purposes.

Q4: What is DGGI?

GST Intelligence wing.
It handles investigations, fraud detection, and enforcement actions.

Q5: Why is rank equivalence important?

It defines power level.
An officer can exercise powers equivalent to their rank in GST hierarchy.

Q6: Can I ignore notice from another state?

No.
Such notices are legally valid due to nationwide jurisdiction.

Q7: Does this affect small businesses?

Yes.
Even small businesses can be investigated if required.

Q8: What powers do these officers have?

Full GST powers.
They can inspect, audit, issue notices, and recover tax.

Q9: Is this notification still relevant?

Yes.
It forms the base of GST enforcement structure.

Q10: What happens if I don’t comply?

Penalties and recovery.
Non-compliance can lead to serious consequences.

Q11: Are state GST officers different?

Yes, but both have powers.
Central and state officers work under GST framework.

Q12: Should I take professional help?

Recommended.
Many businesses prefer experts to avoid mistakes:
https://finodha.in/gst-compliance/

Q13: What is Section 3 of CGST Act?

It defines GST officers.
It provides legal basis for appointment of officers.

Q14: What is Section 5?

Powers of officers.
It explains authority and functions of GST officers.


Download PDF: Notification No. 14/2017 – Central Tax


More Information: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/

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