Legal Clarity on WBGST Act Section 128A: Tax Payment Eligibility and Dispute Resolution Mechanism for Taxpayers

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....The Trade Circular addresses key interpretative issues regarding Section 128A of the WBGST Act, 2017, clarifying two primary concerns: (1) taxpayers who paid taxes through FORM GSTR-3B prior to 1st November 2024 remain eligible for benefits under Section 128A, subject to proper officer verification; and (2) for notices/orders spanning periods partially within and outside Section 128A's scope, taxpayers may file FORM SPL-01/SPL-02 after paying tax liability for covered periods, with appellate authorities empowered to adjudicate remaining periods independently, thereby providing a flexible mechanism for resolving complex tax dispute scenarios while maintaining procedural compliance.....