The GST Network (GSTN) has announced the restoration of archived GST return data on the Common Portal, following a recent advisory dated September 24, 2024, that outlined the archival policy in place. According to the policy, GST return data is archived after seven years, with the data for July and August 2017 being archived on August 1 and September 1, respectively. In response to concerns raised by the trade community regarding difficulties in accessing this archived data, GSTN has made the data accessible again on the portal. Stakeholders are advised to download and save any necessary information, as the archival policy will be implemented once more with prior notification. This restoration aims to assist users in managing their GST records effectively while ensuring compliance with the data management policy.
Goods and Services Tax
Government of India, States and Union Territories
Restoration of GST Returns data on Portal
Sep 29th, 2024
Please refer to the advisory issued on 24th September, 2024 regarding the archival of return data from the Common Portal after seven years. This data was archived in line with data archival policy. Data archival process was implemented on a monthly basis. Consequently, the return data for July, 2017 and August, 2017 was archived on 01st August and on 01st September respectively.
However, in view of the requests received from the trade due to the difficulties faced, data has been restored back on the portal. We recommend you to download and save the data if needed, as the archival policy shall be implemented again after giving advance information.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thanks,
Team GSTN
