Difference between cancelation and delete of invoice

[RAM SHARMA]

Dear Experts,

What is the difference between cancel and delete of Invoice in excise point of view. What is the obligation in both cases.

Thanks

[YAGAY andSUN]

Cancelled invoice remain the part of the System while deleted invoice does not. 

Cancellation is allowed but deletion is not allowed.

Cancellation of Invoice has the legal support while deletion may attract penal provision under Central Excise Act as well as in the VAT/CST/Service Tax/ Entry Tax Acts.

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Difference Between Canceling and Deleting Invoices: Legal Implications Under Central Excise Act and Related Tax Laws A query was raised regarding the difference between canceling and deleting an invoice from an excise perspective. The response clarified that a canceled invoice remains part of the system, whereas a deleted invoice does not. Cancellation is permissible and legally supported, while deletion is not allowed and may lead to penalties under the Central Excise Act and other related tax acts such as VAT, CST, Service Tax, and Entry Tax Acts.