Master in Accounts & high court Advocate
9610 Points
Posted on 03 January 2025
As per Section 122(1)(c) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act) and the State Goods and Services Tax Act (SGST Act), furnishing false information with regard to registration particulars can attract penalties. CGST Penalty - The penalty for furnishing false information is ₹25,000 or an amount equivalent to the tax evaded or the tax not deducted or short-deducted or deducted but not paid, whichever is higher. SGST Penalty - Similarly, under the SGST Act, the penalty for furnishing false information is also ₹25,000 or an amount equivalent to the tax evaded or the tax not deducted or short-deducted or deducted but not paid, whichever is higher. Total Penalty - The total penalty would be the sum of the CGST and SGST penalties. - ₹25,000 (CGST) + ₹25,000 (SGST) = ₹50,000 - Or an amount equivalent to the tax evaded or the tax not deducted or short-deducted or deducted but not paid, whichever is higher. Please note that these penalties are subject to change, and it's essential to consult the relevant tax laws and regulations for the most up-to-date information.