TMI BlogStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) for implementation of the provision of suspension of registrations under sub-rule (2A) of rule 21A of CGST Rules, 2017X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... -rule (2A) of rule 21A of CGST Rules, 2017 regarding As you are aware that vide notification No. 94/2020- Central Tax, dated 22.12.2020 , sub-rule (2A) has been inserted to rule 21A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as the CGST Rules). The said provision provides for immediate suspension of registration of a person, as a measure to safeguard the interest of revenue, on observance of such discrepancies /anomalies which indicate violation of the provisions of Act and rules made thereunder; and that continuation of such registration poses immediate threat to revenue. 2.1 Sub-rule (2A) of rule 21A is reproduced hereunder: (2A) Where, a comparison of the returns furnished by a register ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he registration of specified taxpayers shall be suspended and system generated intimation for suspension and notice for cancellation of registration in FORM GST REG-31 , containing the reasons of suspension, shall be sent to such taxpayers on their registered e-mail address. Till the time functionality for FORM REG-31 is made available on portal, such notice/intimation shall be made available to the taxpayer on their dashboard on common portal in FORM GST REG-17 . The taxpayers will be able to view the notice in the View/Notice and Order tab post login. 4. The taxpayers, whose registrations are suspended (hereinafter referred to as the said person ) under the above provisions, would be required to furnish reply to the jurisd ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ellation of registration in FORM GST REG-20 or for cancellation of registration in FORM GST REG-19 . Based on the action taken by the proper officer, the GSTIN status would be changed to Active or Cancelled Suo-moto as the case maybe. 5.3 Till the time independent functionality for FORM GST REG-31 is fully ready, it is advised that if the proper officer considers it appropriate to drop a proceeding anytime after the issuance of FORM GST REG-31 , he may advise the said person to furnish his reply on the common portal in FORM GST REG-18. 5.4 It is advised that in case the proper officer is prima-facie satisfied with the reply of the said person, he may revoke the suspension by passing an order in FORM GST REG-20 ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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