Electronic Cash Ledger balances do not discharge GST liabilities until debit, sustaining delayed-payment interest and recovery.

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....Self-assessed GST liability is discharged only when amounts credited to the Electronic Cash Ledger are debited and appropriated towards the relevant liability through the return. Mere deposit in the ledger before the return due date does not constitute payment or prevent interest under Section 50(1); interest accrues until actual debit, notwithstanding unsubstantiated technical difficulties. Recovery of the resulting interest after issuance of notice and consideration of objections does not breach principles of natural justice. The challenge to the interest demand and recovery proceedings was dismissed.....