TaxTMI 
TaxTMI 
Hello Sir,
What happens if I don't pay penalty on late filing of gst as I have no income and my business is shut down?
Non payment of GST penalty.
29 Nov 2019 
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GST filing obligation requires nil returns and outstanding penalties remain recoverable as government dues affecting registration.
Non-payment of GST penalty is treated as government dues subject to departmental recovery measures and registration cancellation follows only after realization of all dues; an active GSTIN requires filing of returns including nil returns by the due date. (AI Summary)
Non-payment of GST penalty is treated as government dues subject to departmental recovery measures and registration cancellation follows only after realization of all dues; an active GSTIN requires filing of returns including nil returns by the due date. (AI Summary)