Seeks to give effect to the provisions of Rule 67A for furnishing a nil return in FORM GSTR-3B by SMS


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This notification introduces an amendment to facilitate furnishing a nil return in FORM GSTR-3B via SMS, in line with Rule 67A. It amends a previous notification, extending the deadline from 31st May 2020 to 31st July 2020. This change aims to simplify the process for eligible taxpayers.

Ministry Of Finance
(Department Of Revenue)
(Central Board Of Indirect Taxes And Customs)

Notification No. 45/2020 –Central Tax

New Delhi, the 9th June, 2020

G.S.R. 360(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by section 148 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), the Government, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby makes the following amendment in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.10/2020- Central Tax, dated the 21st March, 2020, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 193(E), dated the 21st March, 2020, namely:-

In the said notification, in the first paragraph, for the figures, letters and words “31st day of May, 2020”, the figures, letters and words “31st day of July, 2020” shall be substituted.

2. This notification shall come into force with effect from the 31st day of May, 2020.

[F. No. CBEC-20/06/03/2020-GST]

PRAMOD KUMAR, Director

Note : The principal notification No. 10/2020-Central Tax, dated the 21st March, 2020, was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide number G.S.R. 193(E), dated the 21st March, 2020.

FAQ :

The main purpose is to enable taxpayers to furnish a nil return in FORM GSTR-3B by sending an SMS, as per Rule 67A.

This notification seeks to give effect to the provisions of Rule 67A.

The notification amends the process for furnishing a nil return in FORM GSTR-3B.

The deadline has been extended from 31st May 2020 to 31st July 2020.

This notification comes into force with effect from 31st May 2020.

 

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