New GST Payment Procedure for Registered Persons:

Special Payment Procedure Introduced: Central Government issues notification under GST Act.

Class of Registered Persons Affected: Those opting for quarterly returns. May follow special procedure in first or second month of quarter.

Payment Method Description: Pay 35% of tax liability via electronic cash ledger deposit. Quarterly return filers: Based on last quarter's tax payment. Monthly return filers: Based on last month's tax payment.

Exemptions from Deposit Requirement: No deposit needed if electronic ledger balance is sufficient. Applies to both first and second month of quarter.

Eligibility Condition: Registered person must have filed return for complete preceding tax period.

Definition Clarification: "Complete tax period" defined as registration from first to last day.

Effective Date: Notification in force from January 1, 2021.