Tax and Late fee under GST

In some sections of Cgst act it is written that unpaid TAX and interest can be recoverd by taxpayers.


My question is whether the term 'TAX' includes 'LATE FEE'.

There is no definition of tax given in CGST Act.

In my opinion If section itself states that tax and interest can be recovered then in that case the term TAX is referred exclusively for TAX not for interest as well as for late fee.

Please guide n correct me if I am wrong.
Replies (1)

Tax does not include interest or late fees as the nature of these levies are to be understood. Interest and late fees both are in the nature of compensatory to the revenue. interest is compensation for delayed payment of tax while late fees is in the nature of penal provision in case of delayed filing of returns. 

even otherwise interest is levied on tax only. 

Leave a Reply

Your are not logged in . Please login to post replies

Click here to Login / Register  

Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 September 2026
Junior Accountant

J S P M & Associates LLP

Pune

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 08 October 2026
ARTICLE TRAINEE

S.B.G. & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
12 October 2026
Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit

HKC | Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Ludhiana

CA

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
Account Executive

Elite Taxation

New Delhi

CA Foundation

View Details
Company
08 October 2026
SALES TELECALLER

HIRE NOVA

Lucknow

Graduate (Any)

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 23 October 2026
Articled Trainee

J Y & CO

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 07 October 2026
Article Trainee/ CMA Trainee

RMA And Associates LLP

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
14 October 2026
Asst. Manager/Dy Manager (Costing)

manufacturing

Pune

CMA

View Details