GST Rules Amendment: Streamlining Compliance

Rule Modification: Government introduces amendments via the Central Goods and Services Tax (Seventh Amendment) Rules, 2021.

Effective Date: Rules come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Extension of Proviso Period: In rule 26, the fourth proviso sees changes, shifting the deadline from August 31, 2021, to October 31, 2021.

Omission of Provisos: From November 1, 2021, all provisos under rule 26 are omitted, streamlining regulatory provisions.

Relief in Compliance: Rule 138E sees a temporary relief period from May 1, 2021, to August 18, 2021, where certain return submissions are exempted from restrictions.

Enhanced Form GST ASMT-14: Form GST ASMT-14 sees enhancements with added details like Order Reference Number and improved formatting.

Addressing Non-Compliance: The changes reinforce efforts to address non-compliance issues and improve the efficiency of GST processes.

These amendments aim to simplify compliance procedures, extending deadlines and enhancing reporting formats for businesses.