Weekly update on latest Notifications/Circulars issued by the Government of India

Weekly update on latest Notifications/Circulars issued by the Government of India
By: – Bimal jain
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 8-1-2018

Dear Professional Colleagues,
Weekly update on latest Notifications/Circulars issued by the Government of India are as under:
* Time limit for filing GSTR-1 for small taxpayers on Quarterly basis i.e. Turnover upto ₹ 1.5 Cr in preceding F.Y. or in the current F.Y.has been extended vide Notification No. 71/2017 – Central Tax dated December 29, 2017.
S. No.
Quarter for which the details in FormGSTR-1 are furnished
Time for furnishing the details in Form GSTR-1
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July-September, 2017
January 10, 2018
October-December, 2017
February 15, 2018
January-March, 2018
April 30, 2018
Time limit for filing GSTR-1 for taxpayers on Monthly basis i.e. Turnover more than ₹ 1.5 Cr. in preceding F.Y. or in the current F.Y.has been extended vide Notification No. 72/2017 – Central Tax dated December 29, 2017.
S. No.
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ective would be ₹ 20/- Per Day]
E-way Bill rules and provisions related theretoshall come into force w.e.f. February 1, 2018 in view of Notification No. 74/2017 – Central Tax dated December 29, 2017.
Notification No. 75/2017 – Central Tax dated December 29, 2017.
* Following are the insertion made vide CGST (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2017:
S. No.
Insertions in CGST Rules, 2017
Analysis/ effect of amendment
1.
In Rule 17 after sub-rule (1),sub-rule 1A has been inserted:
“The Unique Identity Number (UIN) granted under sub-rule (1) to a person under Section 25(9)(a) shall be applicable to the territory of India.”;
UIN granted to persons mentioned under Section 25(9)(a) i.e. any specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation,will be applicable to the territory of Indiawhile applicability of UIN granted to persons mentioned under Section 25(9)(b) has not been prescribed yet.
2.
In Rule 19 after sub-rule (1), sub-rule 1A has been inserted:
“Notwithstanding any

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n export of goods or services should not have received supplies on which the supplier has availed the benefit of notification No. 48/2017-Central Tax dated 18th October 2017 or notification No.40/2017-Central Tax (Rate) dated 23rd October 2017 or notification No. 41/2017-Integrated Tax (Rate) dated 23rd October 2017.”;
* Refund of IGST paid on Services exported out of India will also be available under Rule 96 and for this purpose sub-rule (9) has been inserted in Rule 96.
* The person claiming refund of IGST under this rule –
* cannot receive supplies from supplier of”Deemed exports”; and
* cannot receive supplies from a supplier who is paying CGST @ 0.05% on supply of goods to Merchant Exporter.
* Following are the substitutions made vide CGST (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules, 2017:
S. No.
Substitution in CGST Rules, 2017
Analysis/ effect of amendment
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In Rule 89, sub-rule (4)has been substituted and sub-rule 4A and sub-rule 4B has been inserted w.e.f. October 23, 2017:

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(D) "Turnover of zero-rated supply of services" means the value of zero-rated supply of services made without payment of tax under bond or letter of undertaking, calculated in the following manner, namely:-
Zero-rated supply of services is the aggregate of the payments received during the relevant period for zero-rated supply of services and zero-rated supply of services where supply has been completed for which payment had been received in advance in any period prior to the relevant period reduced by advances received for zero-rated supply of services for which the supply of services has not been completed during the relevant period;
(E) "Adjusted Total turnover" means the turnover in a State or a Union territory, as defined under clause (112) of section 2, excluding –
(a) the value of exempt supplies other than zero-rated supplies and
(b) the turnover of supplies in respect of which refund is claimed under sub-rules (4A) or (4B) or both, if any,
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n of Rule 89(4):
For calculation of 'Net ITC', ITC availed for which refund is claimed under sub-rules (4A) or (4B) or both, should be excluded.
For calculation of'Turnover of zero-rated supply of goods', turnover of supplies in respect of which refund is claimed under sub-rules (4A) or (4B) or both, should be excluded.
For calculation of 'Adjusted Total turnover', turnover of supplies in respect of which refund is claimed under sub-rules (4A) or (4B) or both, if any, should be excluded.
Effect of insertion of sub-rule 4A and sub-rule 4B:
In the case of supplies received on which the supplier has availed the benefit of “Deemed exports”, refund of ITC, availed in respect of other inputs or input services used in making zero-rated supply of goods or services or both, shall be granted.
In the case of supplies received on which the supplier is paying CGST @ 0.05% on supply of goods to Merchant Exporter, refund of ITC, availed in respect of inputs received from the said supplier for e

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ods/ services, to be given in Form GSTR-11 for claiming refund of tax paid on inward supplies, cannot be prepared on the basis of statement of the outward supplies furnished by the corresponding suppliers in Form GSTR-1 i.e. GSTR-2A.
In Rule 95(3), clause (a) is amended by omitting the following words:
“And the price of the supply covered under a single tax invoice exceeds five thousand rupees, excluding tax paid, if any”.
Refund is available to applicants even when invoice value, excluding tax paid, is upto ₹ 5000/-.
* Form GSTR-11, Statement of inward supplies by persons having UIN, has been substituted.
* Form GST-REG 10, an application for registration of persons supplying online information and data base access or retrieval (“OIDAR”) services from a place outside India to a person in India, other than a registered person, has been substituted.
* In Form GST REG-13, an application/ form for grant of UIN to UN Bodies/ Embassies /others, some changes have been made.

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rted in Form GSTR-1 of the month/quarter, then such liability may be declared in the subsequent month's/quarter's Form GSTR-1 in which payment was made.
Over-reporting of Liabilities:
* Liability may be adjusted in return of subsequent month(s) or refund may be claimed where adjustment is not feasible.
* Where the liability was over reported in the month's / quarter's v GSTR-1 also, then such liability may be amended through amendments under Table 9 of Form GSTR-1.
Wrong-reporting of Liabilities:
* Unreported liability may be added in the next month's return with interest, if applicable. Also, adjustment may be made in return of subsequent month(s) or refund may be claimed where adjustment is not feasible
* Such taxpayers will have to file for amendments by filling Table 9 of the subsequent month's / quarter's Form GSTR-1.
Under-reporting of ITC:
* Input tax credit which was not reported may be availed while filing return for subsequent month(s).
* No action required

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FORM GSTR-3B v/s FORM GSTR-1

FORM GSTR-3B v/s FORM GSTR-1
By: – GST Cornor
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 8-1-2018

The common errors while submitting FORM GSTR-3B and the steps needed to be taken to rectify the same in FORM GSTR-1 are provided in the table annexed herewith. The corresponding column in the table provides the steps to be followed by taxpayer to rectify such error:
Scenario
GSTR-3B (Return Filed)
Changes in FORM GSTR-1
Refer Scenario – 1
Liability was under reported
If such liability was also not reported in FORM GSTR-1 of the month/quarter, then such liability may be declared in the subsequent month's/quarter's FORM GSTR-1 in which payment was made.
Refer Scenario – 2
Liability was over reported
Where the liability was also over reported in the month's / quarter's FORM GSTR-1, then such liability may be amended through amendments under Table 9 of FORM GSTR-1
Refer Scenario – 3
Liability was wrongly reported
(Ex: inter-State supply as intra-State supply)
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xt month and pay tax with interest.
Scenario-2:- Liability was over reported
Company B had reported an inter-State sale but realized that the same sale was counted twice and hence was not to be reported or taxed. But the return form was already filed and no change could be done to reduce the liabilities. What can company B do?
In this case, they may reduce this liability in the return of subsequent months or claim refund of the same.
Scenario-3:- Liability was wrongly reported
Company C was registered in the State of Haryana. While entering their outward supplies in FORM GSTR-3B, the company realized that they had inadvertently, shown inter-State supply as intra-State supply and submitted the return. The company paid their wrong liability and filed their return in order to avoid late fee and penalty? What can they do?
Since, the return has already been filed, then the company will have to report the inter-State supply in their next month's liability and adjust their wrongly pai

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zed input tax credit with interest.
Scenario-6:- Input Tax Credit of the wrong tax was taken
While filing their FORM GSTR 3B for the months of July, 2017, Company E inadvertently, reported their Central Tax credit of ₹ 20,00,000/- as Integrated tax credit. In order to avoid late fee and penalties, they paid ₹ 20,00,000/- Central Tax in cash and did not utilize their Integrated tax credit. What can they do?
Since, the company has filed the returns and there is an unutilized Integrated tax credit of ₹ 20,00,000/- which was inadmissible to them, they will have to pay / reverse such credit in the return of subsequent month(s). Further, Central Tax credit of ₹ 20,00,000/- can be availed in return of subsequent month(s).
Scenario-7:- Cash ledger wrongly updated
While filing their FORM GSTR-3B return, Company F while generating payment challan added ₹ 5,00,000/- under the Central Tax head, while they wanted to deposit ₹ 5,00,000/- under the integrate

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Akash Traders Thru' Its Prop. Shri Rakesh Kumar Versus State of U.P. & 2 Others

Akash Traders Thru' Its Prop. Shri Rakesh Kumar Versus State of U.P. & 2 Others
GST
2018 (4) TMI 1140 – ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT – 2018 (12) G. S. T. L. 496 (All.)
ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT – HC
Dated:- 8-1-2018
Writ Tax No. – 7 of 2018
GST
BHARATI SAPRU AND NEERAJ TIWARI, JJ.
Counsel For Petitioner: Shri Praveen Kumar, Advocate and Shri Hitashu Kataria Anand, Advocate
Counsel For Respondent: C.S.C.
JUDGEMENT
Heard Shri Praveen Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Shri

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e-WAYBILL UNDER GST WITH EFFECT FROM 1st February, 2018.

e-WAYBILL UNDER GST WITH EFFECT FROM 1st February, 2018.
TRADE CIRCULAR NO. 01/2018 Dated:- 8-1-2018 West Bengal SGST
GST – States
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
DIRECTORATE OF COMMERCIAL TAXES
14, BELIAGHATA ROAD, KOLKATA-700015
TRADE CIRCULAR NO. 01/2018
DATED: 08.01.2018
Subject: e-WAYBILL UNDER GST WITH EFFECT FROM 1st February, 2018.
In terms of Finance Department Notification No. 1156 F.T. dated 30.06.2017 (ref: Trade Circular No. 06/2017 dated 30.06.2017), a new electronic system was introduced on and from 01.07.2017 for issuance of waybills under the West Bengal Goods and Service Tax Ordinance, 2017 and saved by section 175(2) of the West Bengal Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, for entry of taxable goods into the State.

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West Bengal being run from this Directorate's website shall continue till midnight of 31.01.2018 with the following conditions: –
1. Generation of waybill keys shall stop at midnight of 31.01.2018;
2. Generation of waybills using already generated keys shall stop at midnight of 31.01.2018;
3. Waybills generated till midnight of 31.01.2018 shall be valid for entry of taxable goods into West Bengal till 15.02.2018 or till its validity expires, whichever is earlier;
4. Cancellation of unused waybill keys shall continue till 15.02.2018 after which all remaining unused keys will be cancelled by system;
5. Cancellation of generated waybill shall continue till 15.02.2018 after which all remaining valid waybills shall be treated as used;
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The Mizoram Goods and Services Tax (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2017.

The Mizoram Goods and Services Tax (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2017.
J.21011/1/2017-TAX/Vol-III Dated:- 8-1-2018 Mizoram SGST
GST – States
Mizoram SGST
Mizoram SGST
GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM
TAXATION DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION
Dated Aizawl the 8th Jan., 2018
No.J.21011/1/2017-TAX/Vol-III.- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 164 of the Mizoram Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (6 of 2017), the Government of Mizoram hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Mizoram Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, namely:-
(1) These rules may be called the Mizoram Goods and Services Tax (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2017.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. In the Mizoram Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, –
(i) in FORM GSTR-1, for Table – 6, the following shall be substituted, namely:-
“6. Zero rated supplies and Deemed Exports
GSTIN of recipient
Invoice details
Shipping bill/Bill of export

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lue
Integrated Tax
Central Tax
State Tax/Union territory Tax
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
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12
13
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(c) after Statement 5A, the following Statement shall be inserted, namely:-
“Statement 5B [rule 89(2)(g)]
Refund Type: On account of deemed exports
(Amount in Rs)
Sl.No.
Details of invoices of outward supplies in case refund is claimed by supplier/Details of invoices of inward supplies in case refund is claimed by recipient
Tax paid
No.
Date
Taxable Value
Integrated Tax
Central Tax
State Tax /Union Territory Tax
Cess
1
2
3
4
5
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7
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;”
(d) for the DECLARATION [rule 89(2)(g)], the following shall be substituted, namely:-
“DECLARATION [rule 89(2)(g)]
(For recipient/supplier of deemed export)
In case refund claimed by recipient
I hereby declare that the refund has been claimed only for those invoices which have been detailed in statement 5B for the tax period for which refund is being claimed and the amount does not exceed the amount of input tax cred

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Table 7, in clause (g), for the words “Recipient of deemed export”, the words “Recipient of deemed export/ Supplier of deemed export” shall be substituted;
(b) after the DECLARATION [rule 89(2)(f)], the following shall be inserted, namely:-
“DECLARATION [rule 89(2)(g)]
(For recipient/supplier of deemed export)
In case refund claimed by recipient
I hereby declare that the refund has been claimed only for those invoices which have been detailed in statement 5B for the tax period for which refund is being claimed and the amount does not exceed the amount of input tax credit availed in the valid return filed for the said tax period. I also declare that the supplier has not claimed refund with respect to the said supplies.
In case refund claimed by supplier
I hereby declare that the refund has been claimed only for those invoices which have been detailed in statement 5B for the tax period for which refund is being claimed and the recipient shall not claim any refund with respect of t

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M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd. Versus The Commissioner of GST And CE, Trichy

M/s. Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd. Versus The Commissioner of GST And CE, Trichy
Central Excise
2018 (1) TMI 633 – CESTAT CHENNAI – TMI
CESTAT CHENNAI – AT
Dated:- 8-1-2018
E/MISC/41941, 41944/2017 & E/710, 711/2010 – Final Order Nos. 40077-40078/2018
Central Excise
Ms. Sulekha Beevi, Member (Judicial) And Shri Madhu Mohan Damodhar, Member (Technical)
Shri R. Parthasarathy, Consultant for the appellant
Shri A. Cletus, ADC (AR) for the respondent
ORDER
Per Bench
The brief facts are that the appellants are manufacturers of cement and are registered with the Central Excise Department. They are availing Cenvat credit for inputs, capital goods and input services. The appellants established a new cement plant in Ariy

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sarathy submitted that in the appellant s own case for earlier period, the appeals on similar issue were remanded to the adjudicating authority to pass appropriate order after considering the application of various case laws. That the present case may also be remanded to decide afresh in the light of the judgments rendered on the said issue.
3. The Ld. AR, Shri A. Cletus, ADC, reiterated the findings in the impugned order.
4. Heard both sides.
5.1 The Ld. Counsel for the appellants has relied upon the decision passed by the Tribunal in the appellant s own case vide Final Order No.40948 40953/2016 dated 13.06.2016, wherein the Tribunal has remanded these appeals for reconsideration by following various case laws on the said issue whether

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cial Economic Zone Ltd. CCE – 2015-TIOL-1288-HC-AHM-ST
iv) Saraswati Sugar Mills Vs. CCE, Delhi – 2011 (270) ELT 465 (S.C.)
v) Vandana Global Ltd. Vs. CCE, Raipur – 2010 (253) ELKT 440 (Tri.-LB)
vi) Jayaswal Neco Ltd. Vs. CE, Raipur – 2015 (319) ELT 247 (S.C)
vii) India Cements Ltd. Vs. CESTAT, Chennai – 2015 (321) ELT 209 (Mad.)
viii) Empee Sugars and Chemicals Ltd. Vs. CCE, Tirunelveli F.O. No.41121-40122/2015 dated 06.12.2015
ix) Thiru Arroran Sugars Vs. CCE, Trichy – 2015-TIOL-1734-HC-MAD-CX
x) CCE, Trichy Vs. CESTAT, Chennai – 2014 (309) ELT 71 (Mad.)
5.2 Ld. Consultant has also requested to waive the penalty. He submitted that the issue whether the assesse is eligible to avail credit on cement and steel was contentious

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Clarifications regarding GST on College Hostel Mess Fees – reg.

Clarifications regarding GST on College Hostel Mess Fees – reg.
28/02/2018 Dated:- 8-1-2018 CGST – Circulars / Ordes
GST
Withdrawn vide circular dated 31-7-2018
Circular No. 28/02/2018-GST
F. No. 354/03/2018
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Tax research Unit
****
Room No. 156, North Block,
New Delhi, 08th January 2018
To,
The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners/ Principal Commissioners/ Commissioner of Central Tax (All) /
The Principal Director Generals/ Director Generals (All)
Madam/Sir,
Subject: Clarifications regarding GST on College Hostel Mess Fees – reg.
Queries have been received seeking clarification regarding the taxability and rate of GST on services by a colleg

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printing on paper for manufacturing of carogateded boxes cover under job work or not

printing on paper for manufacturing of carogateded boxes cover under job work or not
Query (Issue) Started By: – Viresh Gupta Dated:- 7-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 8-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 3 Replies
GST
Respected sir , I am manufacturer of carogateded boxes for manufacturing purpose I purchase paper after that I send it for printing.this printing will treated as job work services received by me or not and also clear about panaelty provision for non filling of itc 4.
R

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COMMISSION AGENTS OF ONIONS AND POTATOES – EXEMPTED GOODS, GST

COMMISSION AGENTS OF ONIONS AND POTATOES – EXEMPTED GOODS, GST
Query (Issue) Started By: – V Prasad Dated:- 7-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 9-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 10 Replies
GST
We are commission agents of onions and potatoes which are exempted under GST bearing HSN Codes of 07031010 and 07101000 respectively.
Do we have any limit on the exemption of commission received under GST Act?
Thank You
Reply By KASTURI SETHI:
The Reply:
No limit at all. Both fall in the definition of agriculture produce. So purchase and sale of both as a commission agent exempted from GST vide Notification No.12/17-Central Tax dated 28.6.17 as amended (Serial No.54(g) refers). It is exempted supply. However, Seed is out of definition

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knowledge sake. However, in the above case specific notification exists.
Reply By Kishan Barai:
The Reply:
Respected Kasturi Sir, according to my view Comission agent would not be charged GST for any products because invoice would be issued by other for them it would be chargable.
Reply By V Prasad:
The Reply:
Thank You All
Reply By KASTURI SETHI:
The Reply:
Sh.Kishan Barai Ji,
I agree with you in toto. I am just saying specific notification is required for exemption to commission agent as provided in the present case.
Reply By V Prasad:
The Reply:
Is the exemption applicable if we act as both traders (sales and purchases) and commission agents of onions and potatoes?
Thank You
Reply By KASTURI SETHI:
The Reply:
Yes. Exemptio

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FILING OF RETURNS UNDER GST – CLARIFICATION BY ‘CBEC’

FILING OF RETURNS UNDER GST – CLARIFICATION BY ‘CBEC’
By: – DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 7-1-2018

Every registered person under GST is to file the required returns within the time stipulated. The following returns are required to be filed by the registered person-
* GSTR – 1 – Details of outward supplies of goods or services;
* GSTR- 2 – Details of inward supplies of goods or services;
* GSTR -3 – Monthly return.
* GSTR – 3B – in lieu of GSTR 3.
The registered persons are facing many problems in filing the returns in GST regime due to the glitches in GST net work. The due date for filing returns are extended by the Board. The Board has recently come with a circular clarifying the matters in filing return vide Circular No. 26/26/2017-GST, dated 29.12.2017.
The clarification has been issued since various representations have been received seeking clarifications on various aspects of return filing such as return filing date

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turnover in terms of section 2(6) of the CGST Act, 2017 for the previous financial year or the current financial year, in case of new registrants and file the return according to the due date. The registered person whose turnover is up to ₹ 1.5 crores may opt to file the return on monthly basis if he so wishes even though his aggregate turnover is up to ₹ 1.5 crore. Once he opts for this he will not have the option to change the return filing periodicity for the entire financial year. If the registered person wrongly reports his aggregate turnover and opts to file the return on quarterly basis he may be liable to penalties under the Act.
The calendar for filing GSTR -1 is provided in the circular as detailed below-
* For aggregate turnover up to ₹ 1.5 crore
* July 2017 to September 2017 – 10.01.2018;
* October 2017 to December 2017 – 15.02.2018;
* January 2018 to March 2018 – 30.04.2018;
* For aggregate turnover more than ₹ 1.5 crore
* July to Nove

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STR – 4. The due date for filing this return for the quarter ending September 2017 has been extended to 24.12.2017. For the remaining quarters the last date for filing this return within 18 days after the end of such quarter. For the quarter from October 2017 to December 2017 is to be filed on or before 18.01.2018.
Late fee
The late fee for belated filing of return ₹ 200/- per day if the tax liability if NIL for that month. The late fee for belated filing of return in other cases is ₹ 200/- per day.
The late fee for the months of July, August and September for late filing of GSTR – 3B has been waived off. For subsequent months, the late fee rate is reduced. In respect of a taxpayer whose tax liability for that month was NIL, the late fee will be ₹ 20/- per day and in respect of others, the late fee will be ₹ 50/- per day.
Amendment/corrections/rectification of errors
The procedure for rectification of errors made while filing Form GSTR – 3B was issued vide

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ng adjustment in the output tax liability or input tax credit, there can be no negative entries in Form GSTR – 3B. If the adjustment is not feasible refund may be claimed. Where adjustments have been made in Form GSTR – 3B of multiple months, corresponding adjustments in Form GSTR – 1 should also preferably be made in the corresponding months.
Common errors in GSTR – 3B
The following are the common errors that are made while filing GSTR – 3B-
* Liability was under reported;
* Liability over reported;
* Liability wrongly reported;
* Input tax credit was under reported;
* Input tax credit was over reported;
* Input tax credit of the wrong tax was taken;
* Cash ledger wrongly updated.
There are four stages in filing return GSTR – 3B-
* Stage 1 – Confirmed submission;
* Stage 2 – Cash Ledger updated;
* Stage 3 – Offset liability;
* Stage 4 – Return filed.
The registered person needs to decide at which stage of filing of Form GSTR – 3B he is currently at and also t

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liability. Remaining balance may either be claimed as refund or used to offset future liabilities.
* wrong reported liability and cash ledger may be debited to offset new liability, where sufficient balances are not available in the credit ledger. Remaining balance, if any may be either claimed as refund or used to offset;
* no action is required in case of input tax credit was under reported;
* deposit additional cash, if required in the cash ledger by creating challan in Form GST PMT – 06, if input tax credit was over reported;
* deposit additional cash, if required, in the cash ledger by creating challan in Form GST PMT – 06, if input tax credit of wrong tax was taken.
* In case of wrongly updated- add cash under the right tax head and seek cash refund of the cash added under the wrong tax head.
Under Stage – 3 – Off set liability
* In case of liability under reported – Liability may be added in the return of subsequent month(s) after payment of interest;
* In case of

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submitting (before offsetting and filing) the information in Form GSTR – 3B, a provision for editing the same has been provided as discussed above. This facility can be used only before offsetting the liability and editing will not be permitted after offsetting the liability. Therefore it is advised that every care should be taken to ensure the accuracy of the figures before processing to offset the liabilities.
It is further clarified in the circular that the information furnished by the registered person in the return in Form GSTR – 3B would be reconciled by the department's system with the information furnished in Form GSTR – 1 and discrepancies, if any, shall be dealt with in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act and the rules made thereunder.
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Sir,
Very useful and timely article. It has solved problems of so many assessees.
Dated: 7-1-2018
Reply By Avinash Gopalakrishnan as =
Dear Sir
i must laud you for the detailed explanation t

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ch are listed in 3.1A.
We cannot add IGST paid exports of August, September and October 2017 in December's GSTR 3B because the system will again demand TAX from us on the basis of this declaration only, the result will be that instead of getting refunds we will have to pay IGST.
We have filed GSTR 1 of July, August, September, October 2017.
We seek clarification and rectification of the above mentioned errors.
Thanking you in advance.
Dated: 8-1-2018
Reply By MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN as =
In respect of the query of Shri Avinash, it is to inform at the time of filing GSTR -2, this discrepancy may be raised in the network to X who will in turn correct the discrimination pointed out. This is as per the provisions of GST Act and rules. However this stage has not yet received in the network. It is my view. Opinion of other experts are solicited.
Dated: 8-1-2018
Reply By MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN as =
The facility of amending the return has already been over. You may point out the dis

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SPECIAL AUDIT UNDER GST

SPECIAL AUDIT UNDER GST
By: – Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 7-1-2018

Special audit is a tool provided to the revenue to order for special audit under section 66 of the GST Act, 2017 to be carried out by a chartered accountant or a cost accountant. Such special audit shall be carried out on the directions of deputy or assistant commissioner with prior approval of the commissioner, if such officer is of the opinion that the assessee has not declared the value correctly or credit availed is not within the normal limits. Finance Act, 1994 contained section 72A for special audit of assessee by chartered accountants or cost accountants. In Central Excise Act, 1944, section 14AA provided for special audit.
In SKP Securities Ltd. v Deputy Director (RA-IDT) 2013 (1) TMI 549 – CALCUTTA HIGH COURT , it was held that condition precedent to order for special audit is reason to believe that person liable to Service Tax is within circumstances stipulated in

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of the case
(b) Interest of revenue
These principles should guide his opinion that :
(a) Value has not been correctly declared, or
(b) Credit availed is not within the normal limits, ie there are instances of abnormal variation in credit amount.
How can special audit be ordered or directed
Special audit under section 66 of the GST Act, 2017 can be ordered or directed:
(i) with prior approval of the commissioner,
(ii) by deputy or assistant commissioner,
(iii) in writing to the auditee tax payer,
(iv) to get records including books of account examined and audited,
(v) to get audit done by a chartered accountant or cost accountant nominated by commissioner (not by deputy or assistant commissioner).
Specified form for special audit
As per sub rule (1) of rule 102 of the GST Rules, 2017 with the prior approval of the Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner or any officer senior to him can direct the registered person in FORM GST ADT-03 to get his records including books

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(a) on application by taxable person, or
(b) on application by chartered accountant/cost accountant, or
(c) for any other material and sufficient reasons.
The discretion to extend time rests with the deputy/assistant commissioner.
As per sub rule (2) of rule 102 of the GST Rules, 2017 on conclusion of the special audit, the registered person shall be informed of the findings of the special audit in FORM GST ADT-04 by the auditor.
Special audit can be ordered even where taxable has been audited
The special audit is an overriding provision and special audit can be directed even when accounts of taxable person are audited or subjected to audit under:
(a) any other provision of the GST Act, 2017, or
(b) any other law in force.
Impact of Special Audit
The department is free to use the audit findings as well as material gathered during the course of special audit against the auditee tax payer. However, he shall be given an opportunity of being heard and defend himself following

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Confessional rate for merchant export I.e. .10%

Confessional rate for merchant export I.e. .10%
Query (Issue) Started By: – SURYAKANT MITHBAVKAR Dated:- 6-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 8-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 3 Replies
GST
If we purchase material on confessional rate for trading export can we eligible to take input credit of that GST I.e. .10%
Reply By KASTURI SETHI:
The Reply:
Can be taken. It is my view.
Reply By Kishan Barai:
The Reply:
Yea against LUT
Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani:
The Reply:
Yes the credit is

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Frequently Asked Questions – GST

Frequently Asked Questions – GST
GST
Dated:- 6-1-2018

Q. Please explain payment and receipt voucher head under documents issued in GSTR-01
Ans. Please refer section 31(3) (e) and (g) of CGST Act, 2017. Also refer Rule 52 of CGST Rules, 2017
Q. Can a company registered in Gujarat, claim credit of CGST of other state (in case of hotels) for payment of IGST
Ans. No, credit of CGST of other state can't be availed.
Q. Will Govt. take action against those who have 20+ lac turno

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Casual Taxable Person regd in MP for Exhibition and received goods from Rajasthan, now wanted to sale in MP

Casual Taxable Person regd in MP for Exhibition and received goods from Rajasthan, now wanted to sale in MP
Query (Issue) Started By: – RAVINDRA SANCHETI Dated:- 6-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 7-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 4 Replies
GST
Hello
Mr XYZ is registered in Rajasthan and his principal place of business is also in Rajasthan. He has registered himself as Casual Taxable person category in Madhya Pradesh (MP) for Exhibition purpose for 7 Days. Mr XYZ has sent some machineries (5 Machines) for display in exhibition from Rajasthan to MP against E way bill on Delivery Challan for Exhibition. Now there are some machineries (3 Machines) booked for sales in exhibition to ABC company.
My Query is
– Whether XYZ Rajas

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Printing of paper is cover under job work or mot

Printing of paper is cover under job work or mot
Query (Issue) Started By: – Viresh Gupta Dated:- 5-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 8-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 1 Reply
GST
Sir I am manufacturer of corrugated boxes for manufacturing purpose I purchase paper .paper send by me for printing it is cover under job work or not if cover then clear about penalty non filling of itc 4 .service provider raise bill under code 9989
Reply By YAGAY AND SUN:
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In our view and read

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Clarification on GST Rates for Accommodation, Gambling, Cinema, Homestays, Printing, and Legal Services to Ensure Compliance.

Clarification on GST Rates for Accommodation, Gambling, Cinema, Homestays, Printing, and Legal Services to Ensure Compliance.
Circulars
GST
Clarifications regarding levy of GST on accommodati

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PAPPAD IS EXEMPTED GOOD OR NILL RATED GOOD

PAPPAD IS EXEMPTED GOOD OR NILL RATED GOOD
Query (Issue) Started By: – knr varma Dated:- 5-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 10-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 3 Replies
GST
PAPPAD(hsn 1905) IS EXEMPTED GOOD OR NILL RATED GOOD ?
Reply By Ganeshan Kalyani:
The Reply:
It is exempted.
Reply By KASTURI SETHI:
The Reply:
HSN is 1905 9040 and tariff rate is NIL.
An other HSN is 2106 9099 and this attracts GST @18%.
Now it depends upon how they are prepared or manufactured and sold &

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why a separate IGST on the total GST value?

why a separate IGST on the total GST value?
Query (Issue) Started By: – subrat padhy Dated:- 5-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 7-1-2018 Service Tax
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Service Tax
Dear All,
Thank you all for the helping hand to me all along.
Kindly give me some info. about my another query regarding GST….
We had organised one event here at Odisha, for which we hire an event partner.
And in the time of settlement today they are having a bill towards accommodation of guest with 5% IGST addin

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BASICS OF E-WAY BILL

BASICS OF E-WAY BILL
By: – Dr. Sanjiv Agarwal
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 5-1-2018

Introduction
Electronic Way Bill (E-Way Bill) is basically a compliance mechanism wherein by way of a digital interface the person causing the movement of goods uploads the relevant information prior to the commencement of movement of goods and generates e-way bill on the GST portal.
Rule 138 of CGST Rules, 2017 provides that “information is to be furnished prior to the commencement of movement of goods” and “is to be issued whether the movement is in relation to a supply or for reasons other than supply”.
What is an e-way bill?
Rule 138 of CGST Rules, 2017 provides that, e-way bill is an electronic way bill which has to be generated by every registered person causing movement of goods of consignment value exceeding ₹ 50,000/-.
Such movement can be,
* in relation to a supply
* for reasons other than supply
* due to inward supply from un registered person.
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bill in FORM GST EWB-01 electronically on the common portal after furnishing information in Part B of FORM GST EWB-01.
(For place of delivery, the pin code of place of delivery must be provided. For Transport Document number, the Goods Receipt Number or Railway Receipt Number or Airway Bill Number or Bill of Lading Number must be provided.)
* Upon its generation, a unique e-way bill number (EBN) shall be allocated which shall be available to the supplier, recipient, and the transporter.
Consolidated e-way bill
* A consolidated e-way bill can be generated where multiple consignments are intended to be transported in one conveyance.
* The transporter may indicate the serial number of e-way bills generated in respect of each such consignment electronically on the common portal
* A consolidated e-way bill may be generated by him in FORM GST EWB-02 on common portal prior to the movement of goods.
Validity of an e-way bill
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and customs station to an inland container depot or a container freight station for clearance by Customs;
* In respect of movement of goods within such areas as are notified under rule 138(14) ( of the SGST Rules, 2017 of the concerned State; and
* Consignment value less than ₹ 50,000/-
Summary of Forms to be used
Form No.
Rule
Description
GST EWB-01
138
Generation of e-way bill(Part-A & Part-B)
GST EWB-02
138
Generation of Consolidated e-way bill
GST EWB-03
138-C
Summary report of every inspection of goods in transit shall be recorded online by the proper officer
GST EWB-04
138-D
Report against for detention of goods by proper officer
Important dates for implementation of an e-way bill system
Date
Why Important
16th January, 2018
The nationwide e-way Bill system will be ready to be rolled out on a trial basis latest by 16th January, 2018
Trade and transporters can start using this system on a voluntary basis from 16th January, 2018.
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a self-propelled vehicle, commonly wheeled, that does not operate on rails, such as trains or trams and used for the transportation of passengers, or passengers and property. The vehicle propulsion is provided by an engine or motor, usually by an internal combustion engine, or an electric motor, or some combination of the two, such as hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. For legal purposes motor vehicles are often identified within a number of vehicle classes including cars, buses, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, light trucks and regular trucks. These classifications vary according to the legal codes of each country. ISO 3833:1977 is the standard for road vehicles types, terms and definitions.[1] Generally to avoid requiring handicapped persons from having to possess an operator's license to use one, or requiring tags and insurance, powered wheelchairs will be specifically excluded by law from being considered motor vehicles.
Thus, any vehicle other than motorized vehicl

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GST Update on Rectification of Errors in GSTR-3B

GST Update on Rectification of Errors in GSTR-3B
By: – Pradeep Jain
Goods and Services Tax – GST
Dated:- 5-1-2018

Circular No. 7/7/2017-GST dated 1st September 2017 was issued which clarified that errors committed while filing FORM GSTR – 3B may be rectified while filing FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-2 of the same month. It has been further decided that the time period of filing of FORM GSTR-2 and FORM GSTR -3 for the months of July 2017 to March 2018 would be worked out by a Committee of officers and communicated later.
Now Circular No. 26/26/2017-GST dated 29.12.2017 has been issued stating the way in which errors can be rectified in Form GSTR-3B which do not contain provisions for reporting of differential figures for past m

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FORM GSTR-3B, a provision for editing the same has been provided.
This has created a lot of problem for those who have filed the returns for five months since the implementation of GST and errors have been occurred while filing the return. Previously it was expected that the errors of FORM GSTR-3B would be rectified in GSTR-1 & 2. But due dates for filing GSTR-2 & 3 for the months of July 2017 to March 2018 has to be worked out. Now a circular has been issued stating that the rectifications in FORM GSTR-3B have to be amended in GSTR-1 (in case of Output liability) and further errors in the FORM GSTR-3B of subsequent months.
For instance while filing the FORM GSTR-3B for the month of July, Input tax credit of ₹ 1,00,00,000/- was mis

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Appeal krna hai

Appeal krna hai
Query (Issue) Started By: – Viresh Gupta Dated:- 5-1-2018 Last Reply Date:- 8-1-2018 Goods and Services Tax – GST
Got 5 Replies
GST
Sir Mera goods sec 129 me roka gya tha up me panelty jma krne ke baad chhuta tha mughe Iski appeal kaha krne hogi mai kanpur up me registered hu
Reply By KASTURI SETHI:
The Reply:
You can file appeal with the Commissioner (Appeals), CGST, KANPUR. Earlier known as Commissioner(Appeals), Central Excise & Customs. You can trace out exact

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M/s Air Transport Corporation (Assam) Pvt. Ltd. Versus State of U.P. And 3 Others

M/s Air Transport Corporation (Assam) Pvt. Ltd. Versus State of U.P. And 3 Others
GST
2018 (6) TMI 108 – ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT – 2018 (12) G. S. T. L. 385 (All.)
ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT – HC
Dated:- 5-1-2018
Writ Tax No. – 829 of 2017
GST
Mr. Bharati Sapru And Mr. Neeraj Tiwari, JJ.
For The Petitioner : Suyash Agarwal
For The Respondent : C.S.C.,A.S.G.I.
ORDER
Heard Sri Suyash Agarwal, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Sri Manish Goyal, learned Additional Advocate General assisted by Sri C.B. Tripathi, learned Standing Counsel for the State.
This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking a writ of certiorari quashing the notice dated 22.11.2017 issued u/s 129(3) of UPGST Act as well as order dated 3

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he above regard, Sri Manish Goyal has made a statement that the appellate authority has been constituted by the State on 24th of November, 2017.
In view of the above, the instant writ petition is disposed of with the direction that in case, the petitioner files an appeal against the order dated 30.11.2017 within the next one week from today, the same shall be heard and decided in accordance with law by the appellate authority within a period of one month therefrom.
However, the vehicle being Truck bearing Registration No.U.P. 21 BN 5211 on which the goods were found loaded may be released forthwith without demanding any security from the petitioner.
With the above observation the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
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Notifying the date from which provisions of the TSGST Rules relating to E-Way Bill

Notifying the date from which provisions of the TSGST Rules relating to E-Way Bill
F.1-11(91)-TAX/GST/2017(Part) Dated:- 5-1-2018 Tripura SGST
GST – States
Tripura SGST
Tripura SGST
GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(TAXES & EXCISE)
No. F.1-11(91)-TAX/GST/2017(Part)
Dated, Agartala, the 5th January, 2018
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 164 of the Tripura State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Tripura Act No. 9 of 2017), the State Governmen

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Waiving the late fee payable for failure to furnish the return in FORM GSTR-4.

Waiving the late fee payable for failure to furnish the return in FORM GSTR-4.
F.1-11(91)-TAX/GST/2017(Part) Dated:- 5-1-2018 Tripura SGST
GST – States
Tripura SGST
Tripura SGST
GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(TAXES & EXCISE)
No.F.1-11(91)-TAX/GST/2017(Part)
Dated, Agartala, the 5th January, 2018
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 128 of the Tripura State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Tripura Act No. 9 of 2017) (hereafter in this notifi

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Extends the due dates for quarterly furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for taxpayers with aggregate turnover of upto 1.5 crore

Extends the due dates for quarterly furnishing of FORM GSTR-1 for taxpayers with aggregate turnover of upto 1.5 crore
F.1-11(91)-TAX/GST/2017(Part) Dated:- 5-1-2018 Tripura SGST
GST – States
Tripura SGST
Tripura SGST
GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(TAXES & EXCISE)
No.F.1-11(91)-TAX/GST/2017(Part)
Dated, Agartala, the 5th January, 2018
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 148 of the Tripura State Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Tripura Act No. 9 of 2017), and in supersession of notification dated the 22nd November, 2017, publish9d in the Tripura Gazette, Extraordinary Issue, vide number 442, dated the 22nd November, 2017, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such

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