19 July 2025
Exactly! The late fee you paid while filing GSTR-3B usually gets automatically credited back to your Cash Ledger by the GST system once the returns are processed and if there’s any reason for reversal (like excess payment or waiver).
Steps to check:
Log in to your GST portal. Go to Services > Ledgers > Electronic Cash Ledger. Check if the late fee amount has been credited back. If it hasn’t been credited after a reasonable time, you can raise a grievance with the GST helpdesk for manual intervention.