{"id":969,"date":"2024-12-30T12:28:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T06:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/?p=969"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:56:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T10:26:19","slug":"gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/","title":{"rendered":"GST Interest and Penalty Waiver: Tips To File SPL-02 Is Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GST Interest and Penalty Waiver Scheme under Section 128A provides provide a big relief to the taxpayers for reducing the tax disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-1024x537.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver.png 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Whats_the_Big_Relief\" >What&#8217;s the Big Relief?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Overview_of_This_Waiver_Scheme\" >Overview of This Waiver Scheme<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Purpose\" >Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Eligibility\" >Eligibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Financial_Years_Covered_under_this_GST_Waiver_Scheme\" >Financial Years Covered under this GST Waiver Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Conditions_to_Qualify_for_the_Waiver\" >Conditions to Qualify for the Waiver<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Advisory_For_GST_Interest_and_Penalty_Waiver\" >Advisory For GST Interest and Penalty Waiver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Overview_of_Forms_GST_SPL-01_and_SPL-02\" >Overview of Forms GST SPL-01 and SPL-02<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Availability_Of_Form\" >Availability Of Form<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Filing_Deadline\" >Filing Deadline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Role_of_Form_GST_DRC-03A_in_this_waiver_process\" >Role of Form GST DRC-03A in this waiver process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#How_does_Rule_164_help_in_implementing_the_interest_and_penalty_waiver_scheme\" >How does Rule 164 help in implementing the interest and penalty waiver scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Process_of_Filing_SPL-02\" >Process of Filing SPL-02<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Table_1_BASIC_Details\" >Table 1: BASIC Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Table_2_Details_of_Demand_Order\" >Table 2: Details of Demand Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Table_3A_Amount_demanded_in_the_Order\" >Table 3A. Amount demanded in the Order.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Table_3B_Out_of_demand_in_table_3A_ITC_denied_as_per_Section_16_4_subsequently_eligible_under_Section_165_Section_166\" >Table 3B. Out of demand in table 3A, ITC denied as per Section 16 (4) &amp; subsequently eligible under Section 16(5) &amp; Section 16(6) :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#Table_4_Amount_paid_through_payment_facility_against_demand_order\" >Table 4: Amount paid through payment facility against demand order:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-interest-and-penalty-waiver\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Big_Relief\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the Big Relief?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GSTN has announced a waiver scheme for interest and penalties on GST demands for certain past financial years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_This_Waiver_Scheme\"><\/span>Overview of This Waiver Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose\"><\/span>Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GST Council in its 53rd meeting held on 22nd June, 2024 had recommended for waiver of interest and penalties in the demand notices or orders issued under Section 73 of the CGST Act, 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility\"><\/span>Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GST interest and penalty waiver is applicable only those cases that are not involving fraud, suppression, or willful misstatement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Years_Covered_under_this_GST_Waiver_Scheme\"><\/span>Financial Years Covered under this GST Waiver Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial years 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_to_Qualify_for_the_Waiver\"><\/span>Conditions to Qualify for the Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Full payment of the tax demanded must be paid by March 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Forms can be used for Waiver are GST SPL-01 and SPL-02.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advisory_For_GST_Interest_and_Penalty_Waiver\"><\/span>Advisory For GST Interest and Penalty Waiver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Advisory-For-GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-1024x449.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Advisory-For-GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Advisory-For-GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Advisory-For-GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Advisory-For-GST-Interest-and-Penalty-Waiver.png 1304w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Forms_GST_SPL-01_and_SPL-02\"><\/span>Overview of Forms GST SPL-01 and SPL-02<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers can use Forms GST SPL-01 and SPL-02 to apply for the waiver of interest and penalties under the new scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Availability_Of_Form\"><\/span>Availability Of Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Forms GST SPL-01 and SPL-02 will be available from January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_Deadline\"><\/span>Filing Deadline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be filed by March 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Form_GST_DRC-03A_in_this_waiver_process\"><\/span>Role of Form GST DRC-03A in this waiver process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If taxpayers have already made the \u201cpayment towards demand\u201d facility in case of demand orders and through Form GST DRC-03 in case of notices, than they need to link the payment to the corresponding demand order using Form GST DRC-03A which is now available on the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Rule_164_help_in_implementing_the_interest_and_penalty_waiver_scheme\"><\/span>How does Rule 164 help in implementing the interest and penalty waiver scheme?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule 164 of CGST rules, 2017 was notified through Notification No. 20\/2024 dated. 8th October 2024, effective from 1st November 2024. This rule provides procedural guidelines for the said waiver scheme. As per the waiver scheme, if a notice or order is issued under Section 73 for the financial years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, the taxpayers are required to file an application in FORM GST SPL-01 or FORM GST SPL-02, respectively on the common portal within three months from notified date, which is 31.03.2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Filing_SPL-02\"><\/span>Process of Filing SPL-02<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1.Login into GST portal: Navigate to <strong>&gt;<\/strong> <strong>Services &gt; User Services &gt; My Applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.On Navigating to \u2018<strong>My Applications\u2019<\/strong> page, the taxpayer has to select \u2018<strong>Apply for Waiver Scheme under Section 128A\u2019<\/strong> option under \u2018<strong>Application type<\/strong>\u2019 dropdown. If the taxpayer wants to file a new application for availing waiver on Interest and Penalty, the taxpayer can click on \u2018<strong>New Application<\/strong>\u2019 button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL.png 865w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3.On click of \u2018<strong>New Application<\/strong>\u2019, the taxpayer will be able to see two forms, i.e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SPL-01:<\/strong> Application for waiver of interest or penalty or both under Section 128(1)(a) in case of notice or statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SPL-02 <\/strong>: Application for waiver of interest or penalty or both under Section 128(1)(b) &amp; Section 128(1)(c) in case of demand order.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>On selection of SPL-02, the \u2018<strong>CREATE APPLICATION<\/strong>\u2019 button will be enabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-1.png 865w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-1-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4.On click of \u201cCREATE APPLICATION\u201d button , a questionnaire will appear on the dashboard as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-2.png 844w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Process-of-Filing-SPL-2-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guidelines is given below to fill the above questionnaire carefully<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether the demand order is issued through GST portal?<\/td><td>1. If DRC 01\/07\/APL 04 is issued through GST portal, \u2018Yes\u2019 has to be selected.<br>2. In case the demand order is not issued through GST portal i.e. issued manually by the tax department and DRC 01\/07\/APL 04 is not available in GST portal, the taxpayer will be required to select \u2018No\u2019.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether any appeal application filed against the order?<\/td><td>If any appeal application is filed against the DRC 07\/APL 04 order before the First Appellate authority or the High Court, then \u2018Yes\u2019 has to be selected.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether any appeal application filed against the order?<\/td><td>This question will be shown only if, \u2018Yes\u2019 is selected for Sl. No. 2<br>If Yes is selected for Sl. No. 2 and if the taxpayer has filed application for withdrawal of the said appeal filed against the demand order, then \u2018Yes\u2019 has to be selected.<br>If the taxpayer has not filed any application for withdrawal of appeal, then \u2018No\u2019 has to be selected.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether the appeal or writ petition against the order been withdrawn before the appellate authority, Appellate Tribunal, High Court, or Supreme Court?<\/td><td>This question will be shown only if, \u2018Yes\u2019 is selected for Sl. No. 3<br>If any appeal filed against the DRC 07\/APL 04 and the same is withdrawn, then \u2018Yes\u2019 has to be selected.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether the order issued under either Section 73 and\/or Section 74?<\/td><td>Select Yes or No (As per the Original demand order)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether the order covered under Section 75?<\/td><td>Select Yes or No (As per the Original demand order)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whether the Demand order includes any Erroneous Refund?<\/td><td>Select Yes or No (As per the Original demand order)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5.After answering all the mandatory questions, taxpayer has to click NEXT button to proceed further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.The SPL-02 form will be displayed on the dashboard. There will be following tables where the taxpayers have to enter or select the data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_1_BASIC_Details\"><\/span>Table 1: BASIC Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile No. &amp; E-mail ID are to be selected from the drop-down list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_2_Details_of_Demand_Order\"><\/span>Table 2: Details of Demand Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>i. Order Id:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select Order Reference No. or Manual entry (in case of an offline\/manual order which is not available in GST portal).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The demand orders issued against the taxpayer through GST portal will be available for selection in drop down menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In case, the demand order is issued offline and the demand order is not available in the GST portal, then \u201cManual entry\u201d has to be selected. The taxpayer has to enter the reference number of manual order in \u201cOrder number\u201d field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ii. Date of Issuance of Order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This field will be auto-populated if the selected order is online. It is user entry field, if the order is manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iii. Section under which the order has been issued:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User entry field. The section under which the demand notice\/order is issued against need to be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iv. Whether any appeal or writ petition is filed against order before AA\/ appellate tribunal\/ high court\/ supreme court<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any appeal application is filed against the DRC 07\/APL 04 order before the First Appellate authority or the High Court, then \u2018Yes\u2019 has to be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>v. If yes, whether the order for withdrawal of appeal or writ petition is issued or not<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the order for withdrawal of appeal or writ petition is issued by the appellate form, then \u2018Yes\u2019 has to be selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>vi. Whether demand order involves demand of erroneous refunds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>vii. Financial year From &amp; To<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the demand order for Sl. No. vi and vii<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_3A_Amount_demanded_in_the_Order\"><\/span>Table 3A. Amount demanded in the Order.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the online orders (orders available in GST portal), the details will be auto-populated. For the offline orders, the taxpayer has to enter all the details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_3B_Out_of_demand_in_table_3A_ITC_denied_as_per_Section_16_4_subsequently_eligible_under_Section_165_Section_166\"><\/span>Table 3B. 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ARN will be generated upon the successful submission of the form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/gst-amnesty-scheme\/\">Click here<\/a> to know more about Waiver of Interest &amp; Penalties<\/strong> <strong>under GST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731307483903\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the purpose of the GST interest and penalty waiver?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The purpose is to provide a relief to taxpayers with demand notices u\/s 73 if there is no fraud, suppression, or willful misstatement involved.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1731307774271\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">By what date must the full tax demand be paid to qualify 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