TMI BlogPenalty u/s 73(11) of CGST, 2017X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Audit conducted u/s 65 by the department and after audit observation SCN was issued u/s 73(11) of the CGST Act, 2017 for imposition of penalty for non payment of self assessed tax within 30 days from due date. Is there any defence can be taken on some relevant grounds to counter imposition of penalty - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = Already replied. What circumstances led to non ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... -payment of self-assessed tax within 30 days ? Elaborate pl. - Reply By SUBRATA RAY - The Reply = Due to finanancial stringency could not pay within due date - Reply By Padmanathan Kollengode - The Reply = Consider this position: 75(12) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 73 or section 74 , where any amount of self-assessed tax in accordance with a return furnished un ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... der section 39 remains unpaid, either wholly or partly, or any amount of interest payable on such tax remains unpaid, the same shall be recovered under the provisions of section 79 . Explanation . For the purposes of this sub-section, the expression self-assessed tax shall include the tax payable in respect of details of outward supplies furnished under section 37 , but not included i ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... n the return furnished under section 39 . Considering the non-obstante clause in Section 75(12) which apparently overrides 73 and 74 , can a stand be taken that only the self-assessed tax can be recovered only through sec. 79 and cannot be demanded under 73 along with penalty? - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = In my view, the factum of 'overriding' does not exist. - ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = Section 79 (corresponding to Section 87 of the Finance Act, 94 ) is more 'dangerous' as compared to Section 73 . Section 73 accords an opportunity to defend but as per Section 79 admitted/declared liability on the basis of self-assessment has to be deposited along with interest without SCN. Section 79 talks of' notice' and NOT ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... 9;show cause notice'. Peruse the powers vested with the Govt. under Section 79 of CGST Act . - Reply By Amit Agrawal - The Reply = Kindly refer to answers given against Serial No. 2 of Circular No. 76/50/2018-GST dated 31st December, 2018, wherein it is clarified as follows: ........... 3. The provisions of section 73 of the CGST Act are generally not invoked in case of ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... delayed filing of the return in FORM GSTR-3B because tax along with applicable interest has already been paid but after the due date for payment of such tax. It is accordingly clarified that penalty under the provisions of section 73(11) of the CGST Act is not payable in such cases. It is further clarified that since the tax has been paid late in contravention of the provisions of the CGST ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Act , a general penalty under section 125 of the CGST Act may be imposed after following the due process of law. These are ex facie views of mine and the same should not be construed as professional advice/suggestion. - Reply By KASTURI SETHI - The Reply = Dear Querist, Circular No. 76/50/2018-GST dated 31st December, 2018 talks of sale by Govt. Department to unregistered person ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... --------------- . It is mentioned in title and subject of the circular. What is the constitution of your firm ? - Reply By Amit Agrawal - The Reply = Dear Querist, The clarifications given by Board against Serial No. Serial No. 2 of Circular No. 76/50/2018-GST dated 31st December, 2018 , is IRRESPECTIVE of the the constitution of taxpayer-firm. Further, kindly also note that said circ ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ular is issued by the Board in exercise of its powers conferred under section 168 (1) of the CGST Act, 2017 and said Section 168 (1) reads as follows: 168. (1) The Board may, if it considers it necessary or expedient so to do for the purpose of uniformity in the implementation of this Act, issue such orders, instructions or directions to the central tax officers as it may deem fit, an ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... d thereupon all such officers and all other persons employed in the implementation of this Act shall observe and follow such orders, instructions or directions. These are ex facie views of mine and the same should not be construed as professional advice/suggestion. - Penalty u/s 73(11) of CGST, 2017 - Query Started By: - SUBRATA RAY Dated:- 9-10-2023 Last Replied Date:- 11-10-2023 Goods ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... and Services Tax - GST - Got 8 Replies - GST - Discussion Forum - Knowledge Sharing, reply post by an expert, personal opinion Tax Management India - taxmanagementindia - taxmanagement - taxmanagementindia.com - TMI - TaxTMI - TMITax ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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