Debit Note Query under GST

1. Please tell after how much time the Debit Note can be issue
d for the Original Issuance of Invoice?
2. What changes can be done in the Debit note? Whether GSTIN can be changed in the Debit note other than the GSTIN mentioned in the original Invoice?
3. Please quote circular/notifications issued by the Government for above queries/Debit Note.
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies queries regarding the issuance of debit notes under GST. It addresses the time limit for issuing a debit note against an original invoice, confirming there is no longer a strict time limit due to Finance Act 2020. The conversation also explores permissible changes in a debit note, specifically whether the GSTIN can be amended. While initial advice suggests GSTIN amendments are possible via GSTR-1, a follow-up questions the legality under Section 34 of the CGST Act, which primarily allows for value and tax rate amendments, seeking further clarification and supporting government notifications.

As per Notification 92/2020 CT , the Clause 118 of Finance Act 2020, has de-link the date of issuance of debit note from the date of issuance of the underlying invoice for purposes of availing input tax credit.

So
1. No time limit to issue the debit note .
2. Yes the GSTN can be ammended in Debit Note under amendment table of GSTR-1.

Note : Effective from 1/1/2021
Sir Amendment in GSTIN is not prescribed in Section 34 Of CGST Act, only value/tax rate amendment is allowed in Section 34. Is there any supporting Notification/circular for the amendment of Recipient Name(GSTIN) in the debit note. please share

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