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[F.No.20/06/08/2019-GST]
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Revenue)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
New Delhi, the 21st August, 2019
Notification No. 37/2019 – Central Tax: Seeks to extend the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B for the month of July, 2019.
[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 conferred by section 168 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017) read with sub-rule (5) of rule 61 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said rules), the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following amendments in notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue),No.29/2019 – Central Tax, dated the 28th June, 2019, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R.455(E), dated the 28th June, 2019, namely:–
In the said notification, in the first paragraph, the following provisos shall be inserted, namely: –
“Provided that the return in FORM GSTR-3B of the said rules for the month of July, 2019 shall be furnished electronically through the common portal, on or before the 22nd August, 2019:
Provided further that the return in FORM GSTR-3B of the said rules for the month of July, 2019 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the district mentioned in column (3) of the Table below, of the State as mentioned in column (2) of the said Table, shall be furnished electronically through the common portal, on or before the 20th September, 2019:
TABLE
| Sl. No. | Name of State | Name of District |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | Bihar | Araria, Kishanganj, Madhubani, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Sopaul, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Saharsa, Katihar, Purnia, West Champaran |
| 2. | Gujarat | Vadodara |
| 3. | Karnataka | Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Chamarajanagar, Chickamauga, Dakshina Kannada, Devanagari, Dharwad, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Kodagu, Kopal, Mandya, Mysuru, Raichur, Shivamogga, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Vijayapura, Yadgiri |
| 4. | Kerala | Idukki, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kozhikode |
| 5. | Maharashtra | Kolhapur, Sangili, Satara, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Nashik, Ahmednagar |
| 6. | Odisha | Balenger, Sonepar, Kalahandi, Naupaka, Koraput, Malkangiri, Raygada, Nawa rangpur |
| 7. | Uttarakhand | Uttarkashi and Chamoli |
Provided also that the return in FORM GSTR-3B of the said rules for the month of July, 2019 for registered persons whose principal place of business is in the State of Jammu and Kashmir shall be furnished electronically through the common portal, on or before the 20th September, 2019.”.
2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 20th day of August, 2019.
(Ruchi Bisht)
Under Secretary to the
Government of India
Note: - The principal notification No. 29/2019- Central Tax, dated the 28th June, 2019 was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, vide number G.S.R. 455(E), dated the 28th June, 2019.
📚 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Notification No. 37/2019 – Central Tax
Q1: What is Notification No. 37/2019 – Central Tax?
Answer:
It is a GST notification extending the due date for FORM GSTR-3B (July 2019).
General deadline → 22 August 2019
Special districts + J&K → 20 September 2019
Q2: Which taxpayers get the extended deadline of 20 September 2019?
Answer:
Taxpayers whose principal place of business is in the districts listed in the Table on Page 2, which includes:
Bihar: Araria, Muzaffarpur, Purnia, etc.
Karnataka: Mysuru, Udupi, Raichur, Shivamogga, etc.
Kerala: Idukki, Wayanad, Kozhikode
Maharashtra: Kolhapur, Sangli, Nashik, Ahmednagar, etc.
Odisha: Koraput, Rayagada, Sonepur, Balangir, etc.
Uttarakhand: Uttarkashi, Chamoli
Gujarat: Vadodara
Additionally, all taxpayers in Jammu & Kashmir get the same extension.
Q3: What is the new due date for GSTR-3B for other taxpayers?
Answer:
For all other taxpayers not in specified districts:
👉 22 August 2019
Q4: Under which GST law is this extension issued?
Answer:
The extension is issued under:
Section 168 of the CGST Act
Rule 61(5) of the CGST Rules
Q5: Does this notification waive late fees automatically?
Answer:
Yes ✔️
As long as the taxpayer files on or before the extended due date, late fees under Section 47 do not apply.
Q6: Is the extension applicable for GSTR-1 or GSTR-7?
Answer:
No ❌
This notification only applies to GSTR-3B.
Q7: I operate in Vadodara. Do I get an extension?
Answer:
Yes ✔️
Vadodara (Gujarat) is included in the district list on Page 2.
Q8: I am from Jammu & Kashmir. Do I get the same extension?
Answer:
Yes ✔️
All registered persons in J&K get the extended GSTR-3B due date of 20 September 2019.
Q9: Does turnover matter for this extension?
Answer:
No.
The extension applies to all businesses in specified districts, regardless of turnover.
Q10: What if I file after the extended date?
Answer:
You must pay late fees under Section 47 and possibly interest under Section 50.
Q11: Why were these specific districts chosen?
Answer:
These districts experienced:
Heavy rainfall
Flooding
Connectivity disruptions
Severe administrative challenges
Hence, additional time was granted.
Q12: Is this extension applicable for multiple months?
Answer:
No ❌
This extension applies only for GSTR-3B for July 2019.
Q13: Do I need to apply for the extension?
Answer:
No ✔️
The extension is automatic if your district is listed or if you are from J&K.
Q14: Is the notification applicable from the date of issue?
Answer:
It comes into force with effect from 20 August 2019, as stated in the notification.
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Answer:
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Notification No. 37/2019 – Central Tax gave crucial relief to taxpayers affected by weather disruptions, extending the GSTR-3B deadline for July 2019 to 22 August 2019 nationally and 20 September 2019 for specific districts and J&K.
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