GST Act Update: New Penalties for Non-Compliance Include Fines and Imprisonment; Finance Act, 2021 Changes Effective January 2022.
The Commissioner or an authorized officer can direct individuals to provide information related to the GST Act, specifying the format and timeline. From January 1, 2022, this authority was updated by the Finance Act, 2021. Violations in handling statistics, such as unauthorized disclosure or failure to provide accurate information, can lead to penalties, including imprisonment up to six months or fines up to 25,000. Additionally, failure to furnish required information may result in fines up to 10,000, with additional penalties for ongoing offenses. The Board's power to issue directions for uniform implementation was removed effective January 1, 2022.
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