The GST portal experienced significant issues, leading to an extension of the GSTR 1 due date for monthly taxpayers to April 12th, 2024. Common causes for portal slowdowns include maintenance, heavy traffic, and browser glitches. Practitioners are advised to monitor alerts, try alternative browsers, ensure MFA is set up, and file older returns promptly to avoid future lockout issues.
12 April 2024
Yes I agreed with Mr CA R Seetharaman Sir... The GSTR 1 March 24 return date extended to 12th April-24 only for monthly return Taxpayers.
15 August 2025
In April 2024, when taxpayers faced GST portal outages, the government extended the GSTR-1 due date to April 12, 2024, offering crucial breathing space during technical disruptions. CAclubindia Why GST portal slows or fails: System maintenance or upgrades Heavy traffic during filing season Browser or cache-related glitches ClearTax Wegic The GSTN continues to enhance security—MFA login is now mandatory and may cause temporary login hiccups. Efile Tax Additionally, returns older than 3 years will be blocked from filing from July 2025, so clearing any backlogs is essential. ClearTax The Times of India TaxO Recommendations for practitioners: Monitor the portal and social media for downtime alerts. Use alternate browsers or clear cache when facing access issues. Ensure MFA and contact details are functional. File any pending returns promptly to avoid being locked out.