(1) These rules may be called the Central Goods and Services Tax (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2017. Vide these rules CBEC amends FORM GSTR-1, FORM GST RFD-01, FORM GST RFD-01A.
CBEC extends the time limit for furnishing the return in FORM GSTR-5A for the months of July, 2017, August, 2017, September, 2017, October, 2017, November, 2017 and December, 2017 by a person supplying online information and database access or retrieval services from a place outside India to a nontaxable online recipient referred to in section 14 of the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and rule 64 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017, till the 31st day of January, 2018.
CBEC extends time limit for furnishing the return by a non-resident taxable person, in FORM GSTR-5 for the months of July, 2017, August, 2017, September, 2017, October, 2017, November, 2017 and December, 2017 till 31st day of January, 2018.
CBEC extends time limit for making a declaration, in FORM GST ITC-01, by registered persons, who have become eligible during months of July, 2017, August, 2017, September, 2017, October, 2017 and November, 2017 to the effect that they are eligible to avail the input tax credit under sub-section (1) of section 18 of the said Act, till the 31st day of January, 2018.
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The implementation of GST in the country has been largely smooth barring a few teething problems. Further, it is informed that GST has been implemented in all sectors except on the supply of alcoholic liquor for human consumption, on the supply of petroleum crude, high speed diesel, motor spirit (commonly known as petrol), natural gas and aviation turbine fuel.
Government has taken several proactive measures for smooth implementation of GST for MSMEs including: i. Exemption to Khadi fabric sold through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and KVIC certified institutions/outlets; ii. Majority of items produced by the MSMEs in the band of 28% tax slab brought to lower slabs;
Government has decided to impose 30% import duty on Chana (Chickpeas) and Masoor (Lentils), with immediate effect.Production of Chana (Chickpeas) and Masoor (Lentils) are expected to be high during the forthcoming Rabi season, and cheap imports, if allowed unabated, are likely to adversely affect the interest of the farmers.
CBEC extends anti-dumping duty on Phthalic Anhydride originating in or exported from Korea RP, Chinese Taipei and Israel until 23rd December, 2018 vide Notification No. 56/2017-Customs (ADD).
Central Government hereby directs all persons who are either registered or who have sought prior permission under the FCRA,2010 shall open their bank accounts as mandated in section 17 of the FCRA,2010 in one or more of the banks in the enclosed list.
