Recently, a functionality of "Automated Drop Proceedings" of GSTINs suspended due to non-filing of returns has been implemented on the GST Portal. This
functionality is available for the taxpayers who have filed their pending returns i.e. 6 monthly or 2 Quarterly returns.

1. If such taxpayers have filed all their pending returns, the system will automatically drop the proceedings and revoke suspension.


2. If the status of the GSTIN does not automatically turn ‘ACTIVE’, then taxpayers are advised to revoke the suspension once the due returns have been filed, by clicking on ‘Initiate Drop Proceeding’ for which navigation is as follows:

“Log on to GST Portal > Services > User Services > View Notices and Orders > Initiate Drop Proceeding”

Note: This functionality is applicable to the taxpayers whose GSTINs have been suspended after 1st December, 2022.

Thanking You,
Team GSTN

Automated Drop Proceedings: file pending returns to trigger automatic drop of suspension or use manual Initiate Drop Proceeding. An Automated Drop Proceedings feature on the GST portal automatically drops proceedings and revokes suspension of GSTINs once taxpayers file outstanding returns. If the GSTIN does not automatically become active after filing, taxpayers may manually use the portal option Initiate Drop Proceeding via Services User Services View Notices and Orders Initiate Drop Proceeding. The feature applies to suspensions effected after the advisory's specified commencement date.