Gst due date filing annual returns

This discussion clarifies the due dates for filing GST annual returns for the financial years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20. While the original due date under the CGST Act was December 31st of the following financial year, extended deadlines were announced. For FY 2017-18, the extended due date was January 31, 2020, and for FY 2018-19, it was March 31, 2020. The due date for FY 2019-20 had not yet been notified at the time of this discussion. For exam purposes, it's advised to answer based on whether the question refers to the original act or any extended dates.