Clarifying The Issues Regarding Implementation Of Provisions Of Sub-section (5) And Sub-section (6) In Section 16 Of CGST Act, 2017


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This notification clarifies issues concerning the implementation of sub-sections (5) and (6) of Section 16 of the CGST Act, 2017. These provisions, inserted retrospectively from 1st July 2017, extend the time limit for availing input tax credit under sub-section (4) in specific circumstances. The official circular providing detailed guidance is attached.

F. No. CBIC-20001/6/2024-GSTGovernment of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of RevenueCentral Board of Indirect Taxes and CustomsGST Policy Wing**** New Delhi, dated the 15th October,2024 To,The Principal Chief Commissioners/ Chief Commissioners/ Principal Commissioners/Commissioners of Central Tax(All)The Principal Directors General/ Directors General(All)Madam/Sir,Subject: Clarifying the issues regarding implementation of provisions of sub-section (5) and sub-section (6) in section 16
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This notification clarifies issues regarding the implementation of sub-sections (5) and (6) of Section 16 of the CGST Act, 2017.

Sub-sections (5) and (6) of Section 16 of the CGST Act were inserted with effect from 1st July 2017.

These sub-sections relate to the retrospective extension of the time limit to avail input tax credit under sub-section (4) of Section 16 of the CGST Act in certain specified cases.

These provisions were inserted by Section 118 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024.

An official copy of the circular providing further details is attached to this notification.

 
Notification No : 237/31/2024
Source : https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1003242/ENG/Circulars
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