Key Amendments to CGST Rules 2017:

Thirteenth Amendment Rules 2020: Rules amended under section 164 of CGST Act, 2017. Effective from January 1, 2021.

Details of Outward Supplies (GSTR-1): Furnished electronically through FORM GSTR-1. Quarterly filers may use Invoice Furnishing Facility (IFF).

Inward Supplies (GSTR-2A): Details auto-populated from supplier's GSTR-1 or IFF. Non-resident, Input Service Distributors also included.

Return Filing (GSTR-3B): Furnished monthly or quarterly as per turnover. Quarterly filers in selected states get extended deadlines.

Quarterly Return Option (GSTR-3B): Quarterly filing opted electronically on the common portal. Once selected, quarterly filing maintained unless changed.

Monthly Filing Threshold: Aggregate turnover exceeding 5 crore rupees mandates monthly filing.

HSN Code Mandatory: HSN code digits specified for goods or services in FORM GSTR-1. (Drafted by Pramod Kumar, Director, Government of India)