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    December 19, 2015
    Proposed Return Process - GST
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    GST return framework: electronic common returns, auto population between GSTR 1/2/3, invoice matching, and automatic ITC reversal rules.
    The proposal establishes a common electronic GST return regime with self-assessment, separate return forms for distinct taxpayer categories, mandatory electronic Cash, ITC and Tax Liability ledgers, and payment as a prerequisite for valid filing. It prescribes sequential monthly/quarterly filing with specified cut off dates for GSTR 1, GSTR 2 and GSTR 3 to enable auto population and invoice matching, details contents required for each GSTR variant, mandates HSN/SAC reporting tied to turnover, provides a two day reconciliation window between counterparties, automatic reversal of unmatched ITC after two cycles, and allows revisions via debit/credit notes and supplementary documents.
    December 19, 2015
    Proposed Payment Process
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    GST electronic payment process uses a single challan (CPIN), three payment modes, and real time CIN reconciliation.
    Establishes an end-to-end electronic GST payment system using a GSTN issued common challan with a unique CPIN, three payment modes (internet/card, OTC for small amounts, and NEFT/RTGS via RBI), real time transmission of electronic strings and CIN confirmations from collecting banks/RBI to GSTN, centralized taxpayer cash ledgers on GSTN, e FPBs per bank, and an RBI e kuber accounting and reconciliation workflow with standardized accounting codes for CGST, IGST, Additional Tax and SGST.
    December 19, 2015
    Refund Process in GST Regime - GST
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    GST refund process: streamlined online verification, minimal documentation, CA certification for unjust enrichment, and statutory timelines enforced.
    Refunds under the proposed GST regime arise for excess payments, exports (including deemed exports), provisional assessment finalization, pre-deposit in appeals or investigations, supplies to specified international and public bodies, refunds from tax-free or non-GST supplies, carry forward Input Tax Credit, incentives adjustments, and tourist purchases. Claims require online verification with customs for exports, minimal documentation given electronic filings, CA certification to address unjust enrichment where applicable, a one-year filing window from relevant trigger dates, prescribed time-bound processing, automated acknowledgements, electronic disbursement, and mechanisms for review, pre-audit, interest on delayed refunds, and adjustment against outstanding confirmed demands.
    December 17, 2015
    PROPOSED REGISTRATION PROCESS
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    GST registration framework ensures PAN-based unique identification, online verification, and deemed approval with migration mechanisms.
    Registration under GST is a PAN-based unified process creating a 15 character GSTIN for unique identification; it mandates registration for specified classes (existing taxpayers, persons above turnover threshold, interstate suppliers, casual and non-resident suppliers) and allows state-wise and vertical-specific registrations. Applications are submitted online with prescribed documents, may be processed before receipt of signed summaries, and are subject to online verification and deemed approval after a three working day authority response; migration, composition scheme eligibility, amendment procedures, and rules for surrender or cancellation are integral to the registration lifecycle.
    December 17, 2015
    Report of the Task Force on Goods and Services Tax Thirteenth Finance Commission
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    Goods and Services Tax: dual CGST/SGST on a destination based consumption base with invoice credit and a modified bank inter state model.
    The Report recommends a dual GST-CGST and SGST-levied concurrently on an identical consumption base under the destination principle, with liabilities computed by the invoice credit method, separate accounting and no cross utilisation of input tax credits, full immediate credit for capital goods, narrow negative list exemptions, specified treatment of SIN goods by dual GST and excise, uniform small dealer threshold exemption (Rs.10 lakh) with an optional composition levy, and inter state trade managed through a Modified Bank Model with a nodal bank and Form GST I for consolidated electronic payment and transaction reporting.
    December 10, 2015
    Report on the Revenue Neutral Rate and Structure of Rates for the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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    GST: recommend revenue neutral rate 15-15.5% with 12% low rate, 17-18% standard, 40% demerit applies.
    Recommend a national GST RNR of 15-15.5% (preferably 15%), derived from adjustments to indirect tax turnover estimates and validated against macro and direct-turnover approaches. Adopt a transitional multi-rate structure: combined lower rate 12%, combined standard rate 17-18% (under 15% RNR), and a combined demerit rate 40% for luxury/sin goods. Require a narrow, common exemptions list, elimination of CVD/SAD exemptions, preservation of input tax credits (including on capital goods), a transparent five year State compensation mechanism, and no administratively complicating state rate bands.
    December 5, 2015
    Committee headed by the Chief Economic Adviser Dr. Arvind Subramanian on Possible Tax rates under GST submits its Report to the Finance Minister; On the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR), the Committee recommends the same in the range between 15 percent and 15.5 percent (Centre and states combined) with a preference for the lower end of that range based on the analysis made in the Report
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    Revenue neutral rate guidance recommends a narrow combined central state band to preserve revenue while limiting exemptions and simplifying GST.
    The Report recommends using a Revenue Neutral Rate as an analytical benchmark and advises a narrow combined Centre and states RNR with a preference for the lower end; it proposes conditional rate structures tied to exemptions and special treatment (including demerit taxation), favors a medium term one rate GST with a transitional two rate approach, urges rationalization of exemptions to protect the standard rate and compliance, and calls for Centre state allocation of combined rates, credible compensation mechanisms, and extended monitoring before rate changes.
    December 4, 2015
    Goods and Service Tax on Alcohol and Products, Tobacco Etc
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    Goods and Services Tax to subsume existing indirect taxes, broaden the tax base and enable seamless input tax credits.
    The proposal designates Goods and Services Tax to subsume state VAT, Central Sales Tax, Central Excise, Service Tax and other indirect levies; excludes alcoholic liquor for human consumption from GST while bringing specified alcohol products within GST and subjecting tobacco to GST alongside Central Excise, with rates to be set by the GST Council. The framework aims to simplify and harmonize indirect taxation, broaden the tax base, and promote compliance via a robust IT-enabled input tax credit mechanism.
    October 23, 2015
    Report of the Joint Committee on Business Processes for GST on Refund Process;
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    GST refund procedures: electronic filing, system linkage and time bound sanction to streamline and secure refund processing.
    The report prescribes a comprehensive GST refund regime: enumerating refund triggers (excess payment, exports and deemed exports, provisional assessment finalization, appellate and investigation outcomes, exempt/nil supplies, inverted duty accumulation, and special refunds), mandating electronic filing with standard forms and GSTN ICEGATE linkages, one year filing limits from defined relevant dates, system acknowledgement and preliminary scrutiny timelines, automatic blocking of claimed ITC on application, CA certification (or threshold self certification) to rebut unjust enrichment, time bound sanctioning with interest from electronic acknowledgement, invoice matching to prevent duplicate claims, and provisions for recovery and audit safeguards.
    October 23, 2015
    Comments of the Department of Revenue (DoR) on the First Discussion Paper on GST
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    Dual GST model ensures separate Centre State levies with IGST for inter state supplies to preserve input tax credit continuity.
    The Department endorses a federated dual GST with separate CGST and SGST statutes, uniform core features, and an IGST mechanism for inter State supplies and imports where the Centre collects IGST and passes SGST to destination States. CGST and SGST credits must be maintained and utilised separately; cross utilisation is barred except under IGST rules. A common tax base, subsumption of central and state indirect taxes, harmonised procedures, simplified compliance for small taxpayers, constitutional amendments, IT infrastructure linkage and a compensation mechanism for transitional revenue effects are required for implementation.
    October 21, 2015
    Report of the Joint Committee on Business Process for GST on GST Return
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    GST return framework: unified e-returns with auto-populated ledgers, invoice matching and specified amendment procedures.
    The report prescribes a unified electronic GST return framework requiring registered persons to file periodic returns (including nil returns) across linked forms-GSTR-1 through GSTR-8-covering outward and inward supplies, monthly consolidation, compounding, non-resident taxpayers, ISDs, TDS deductors and annual reconciliation. It mandates online filing with offline preparation options, auto-population between returns and real-time ledgers for ITC, cash and tax liability, time-bound amendment windows, invoice-level data requirements (including HSN/SAC thresholds), and portal-driven validation, acknowledgement, invoice matching, reversals and inter-governmental settlement instructions under the IGST model.
    October 12, 2015
    Report of the Joint Committee on Business Processes for GST- Payment
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    GST payment processes: electronic challans (CPIN/CIN), bank/RBI aggregation, and automated reconciliation across tax heads.
    The proposed GST payment system requires electronic challan generation on the GSTN which issues a unique CPIN; banks report successful receipts by creating a CIN that embeds the CPIN and transmits real time confirmation strings to GSTN. RBI, acting as aggregator through e Kuber, consolidates daily luggage files into digitally signed e scrolls for each tax head and forwards them to GSTN and Accounting Authorities on T+1 for automated accounting and reconciliation. The model prescribes standardized electronic interfaces, mandatory IT capabilities for authorized banks, 39 tax accounts, and a MOE process for resolving reconciliation discrepancies.
    October 12, 2015
    Report of the Joint Committee on Business Processes for GST on Registration Processes in GST Regime
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    GST registration framework requires PAN based, statewise online identification and verification, enabling thresholded compulsory registration and compliance controls.
    The report prescribes a PAN based, State wise online registration regime via a centralized GST Common Portal issuing a 15 digit GSTIN, mandatory identity verification, and standardized documentary requirements; mandates registration on crossing prescribed turnover thresholds or for inter state and reverse charge suppliers while permitting voluntary registration and a compounding scheme for smaller taxpayers; defines procedural timelines for portal validation, three common working day authority responses with deemed approvals, query/response windows, and mechanisms for migration of existing registrants, suspension, cancellation, amendment, and post registration risk profiling; it also provides for Facilitation Centres and Tax Return Preparers, Input Service Distributor continuity, and a compliance rating/blacklisting system to regulate input tax credit eligibility.
    October 12, 2015
    Draft Business Processes on GST registration, GST refunds and GST payments put-up on mygov.in for inviting comments; Comments and views are invited on these business processes by 31st October, 2015
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    Goods and Services Tax procedural consultation - draft registration, refund and payment processes opened for stakeholder comments.
    Draft business processes for GST registration, refunds and payments have been published for stakeholder consultation, with invited comments by a specified deadline; draft Model CGST, SGST and IGST laws and return-filing processes will be posted for comment in due course. These measures form part of implementing a proposed dual GST aimed at subsuming various Central and State indirect taxes.
    September 1, 2015
    Dr. Hasmukh Adhia takes over as Revenue Secretary
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    GST readiness: Revenue Secretary to prioritise IT, transparency and procedural simplification for coordinated implementation.
    The Revenue Secretary prioritises transparency, expanded IT use, and simplification of rules to improve tax administration and taxpayer services. He will review GST readiness of Central and State Governments to enable coordinated, time bound implementation once the GST Constitution Amendment Bill is passed and ratified, and has invited public suggestions on tax reform.
    August 12, 2015
    Parameters for Splitting of GST Revenue Between Centre and States
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    IGST apportionment clarifies distribution between Centre and States under proposed GST, with CGST and SGST concurrent levy.
    Proposed GST provides for concurrent levy of CGST and SGST on intra State supplies and IGST on inter State supplies. IGST proceeds will be apportioned between Centre and States as prescribed by Parliament on the GST Council's recommendation, and CGST together with the Union's share of IGST will be devolved to States under constitutional fiscal devolution principles.
    August 3, 2015
    Reviewing the mandate of DG, ST-reg.
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    Directorate renaming and headquarters relocation: GST directorate renamed and HQ moved, with staff placed on temporary deputation.
    The Directorate General of Service Tax is re named as Directorate General of Goods & Service Tax and its headquarters and Principal Director General post are shifted from Mumbai to Delhi, with staff payroll remaining with the originating office while personnel are placed on loan to other formations and records retained in Mumbai until transfer instructions. Officers in DGST Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai are placed at the disposal of respective Chief Commissioners on a temporary deputation basis for one year, and officers in New Delhi are treated as posted to the renamed Delhi directorate.
    July 31, 2015
    Sharing of GST Revenue with States
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    GST revenue sharing: apportionment of IGST and devolution of Central GST to States under the proposed statutory framework.
    Both the Union and States will simultaneously levy tax on every supply, with the Centre collecting Central GST and States collecting State GST for intra state transactions; the Centre will collect Integrated GST on inter state supplies and its proceeds will be apportioned between Centre and States under a statutory mechanism based on GST Council recommendations, and Central GST plus the Union's apportioned IGST share will be devolved to States under the constitutional fiscal devolution framework.
    June 17, 2015
    Formation of 2 Committees named Steering Committee and another Committee, for facilitating implementation of GST from 1.4.2016. Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is taking steps for preparing the IT infrastructure for roll out of GST.
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    GST implementation committees to coordinate IT readiness, draft model CGST/IGST/SGST laws and recommend tax rates.
    Formation of two committees to facilitate GST implementation from 1.4.2016. A Steering Committee, co-chaired by the Additional Secretary (Department of Revenue) and the Member Secretary (Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers), including Department of Revenue, CBEC, GSTN and State representatives, will monitor IT preparedness, finalise Sub-Committee reports on GST mechanics, draft model CGST, IGST and SGST laws/rules, coordinate stakeholder consultations and oversee officer training. GSTN will prepare IT infrastructure for online registration, returns and refunds while States prepare backend systems.
    June 15, 2015
    GST Update 3 - GST threshold
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    GST threshold changes could exempt small traders from registration and provide concessional rates; interstate sales excluded.
    Proposed GST threshold rules set turnover bands determining registration and liability: below a low-end threshold no registration or GST payment; between lower and upper thresholds liable to a concessional tax rate; concessional rate excluded for inter State supplies; GST Council to fix the concessional quantum and the standard rate; reduced threshold proposed for Northeastern areas.

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      As per the official sources:

      1. Traders with a turnover of less than ₹ 10 lakh a year are neither required to pay GST nor to take registration for it.
      2. Those with annual sales between ₹ 10 lakh and ₹ 50 lakh will need to pay tax at a rate lower than standard GST rate.
      3. However, the concessional tax rate would not be available for traders making inter-State transactions irrespective of their turnover.
      4. The quantum of concession will be decided by proposed GST Council which will also determine standard GST rate.
      5. For Northeastern States, the threshold could be ₹ 5 lakh.
      6. This proposed minimum turnover levels for GST mean two things:
      • Thousands of small traders below annual sales of ₹ 10 lakh would go out of the tax net as in many State VAT threshold is ₹ 5 lakh.
      • Some of the tiny manufacturing units will come under the tax net given that the Central Excise duty is now payable only for units with ₹ 1.5 crore turnover.

      [Source: The Indian Express, New Delhi, dated 9-5-2015]

       

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