Clarification Of Various Doubts Related To Section 128a Of The CGST Act, 2017

Last updated: 22 October 2024

Notice Date : 15 October 2024

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued a clarification regarding Section 128A of the CGST Act, 2017. This new section, effective from 1st November 2024, allows for the waiver of interest or penalty, or both, for demands under Section 73 of the CGST Act. This waiver applies to specific financial years: 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20, provided certain conditions are met.

F. No. CBIC-20001/6/2024-GST
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
GST Policy Wing
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New Delhi, dated the 15th October, 2024

To,
The Pr. Chief Commissioners / Chief Commissioners / Principal Commissioners /
Commissioners of Central Tax (All)
The Principal Directors General / Directors General (All)
Madam/Sir,
Subject: Clarification of various doubts related to Section 128A of the CGST Act, 2017.
Based on the recommendations of the GST Council made in its 53rd meeting, Section 128A has been inserted in the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(hereinafter referred to as ‘the CGST Act’)with effect from 01.11.2024 to provide for waiver of interest or penalty or both,relating to demands under section 73 of the CGST Act pertaining to Financial Years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, subject to certain conditions.

Official copy of the circular has been attached