Amnesty scheme under GST

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Anil Bhawasinka (Querist)

06 March 2025 My case is related to FY 2018-19. It's assessment was done u/s 73 with demand of tax n penalty.I moved to appeal where it was rejected. Now can I take benifit of Amnesty scheme. What is its requirement and time limit.

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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12 August 2025 Yes, you can avail yourself of the GST Amnesty Scheme under Section 128A for the financial year 2018–19, even if your appeal was previously rejected. The scheme offers a waiver of interest and penalties on tax demands under Section 73, provided specific conditions are met.
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the GST Amnesty Scheme:

Tax Demand: The demand must pertain to the period from July 1, 2017, to March 31, 2020.
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Nature of Demand: The demand should be under Section 73, indicating non-fraudulent cases such as clerical errors, delays in filing returns, or short payment of tax.
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Appeal Status: You must withdraw any pending appeals before applying for the scheme. If your appeal was rejected, you can restore the original appeal.
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Tax Payment: Full payment of the disputed tax must be made by March 31, 2025.
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Application Submission: Submit the application using Form GST SPL-02 by June 30, 2025.
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📝 Steps to Avail the Scheme
Withdraw Pending Appeal: If your appeal was rejected, you can restore the original appeal by filing an undertaking through the GST Portal.
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Pay Disputed Tax: Make full payment of the disputed tax amount using Form DRC-03.
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Submit Application: Log in to the GST Portal and file Form GST SPL-02, providing details of the payment and appeal status.
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Upload Documents: Attach proof of tax payment and a screenshot showing the appeal status as 'Appeal Withdrawn' or details of the restored appeal.
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⏰ Important Deadlines
Tax Payment Deadline: March 31, 2025
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Application Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025

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