GST Compliance Relief: Time Limit Extension and Exclusions
Authority's Move:
The Central Government, under section 168A of the CGST Act, introduces key amendments to notifications related to the time limit for tax recovery and refund processes.
Time Limit Extension:
The time limit specified under section 73 for issuing orders related to tax recovery for the financial year 2017-18 is extended until September 30, 2023.
Period Exclusion for Tax Recovery:
The period from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022, is excluded for computing the limitation period for issuing orders related to erroneous refund recovery.
Period Exclusion for Refund Application:
The same March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022, period is excluded for calculating the limitation period for filing refund applications under section 54 or section 55.
Modification of Previous Notifications:
This move partially modifies previous notifications (No. 35/2020-Central Tax and No. 14/2021-Central Tax) to align with the evolving GST landscape.
Council Recommendations Incorporated:
The amendments are made based on the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax Council.
Effective Date:
The notification is deemed to have come into force from March 1, 2020.
Note: These changes aim to provide relief and flexibility in compliance procedures, considering the evolving economic and regulatory landscape.