Friday, September 15, 2017

CBEC seeks verification of CGST transitional credit claims above Rs. 1 Cr. by registered persons

CBEC writes to Chief Commissioners in relation to Rs. 65,000 Cr claimed by registered persons as CGST transitional credit; Directs them to verify ITC claims of more than Rs. 1 crore, stating that carry forward of transitional credit is permitted only when such credit is also permissible under the GST law; States, “The possibility of claiming the ineligible credit due to mistake or confusion cannot be ruled out.”; Explains that verification may include – (a) matching credit claimed with closing balance in returns filed under earlier laws, (b) checking eligibility of credit under GST regime; Calls for a report in this regard by September 20 : CBEC Letter

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Delhi HC holds 10% pre-deposit requirement for penalty-only appeals inapplicable where SCN was issued before amendment

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