Follow Us:

GST Interest

Latest Articles


FY 2019-20 GST Interest Notices: Can Section 50 Revive Time-Barred Proceedings?

Goods and Services Tax : The article examines whether automated interest notices for FY 2019–20 can survive after limitation under Section 73 has expired...

June 13, 2026 987 Views 0 comment Print

AP HC Erred in Awarding 6% GST Refund Interest as Section 56 Proviso Prescribes 9%

Goods and Services Tax : The article argues that refunds arising from the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mohit Minerals fall squarely within the proviso to Se...

May 14, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print

GST Act Silence on Interest Cannot Defeat Refund Rights in Unconstitutional Levy Cases: AP HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that refund arising from an unconstitutional GST levy carries a constitutional right to interes...

May 12, 2026 465 Views 0 comment Print

Interest on Refund of Statutory Pre-Deposit under GST: A Vested Right Beyond Section 54

Goods and Services Tax : The ruling clarifies that interest on pre-deposit refunds starts from the payment date, not after 60 days, ensuring full compensat...

May 5, 2026 1401 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in GST Interest Calculation on Delayed Cash Payment in GSTR-3B

Goods and Services Tax : A new amendment effective from January 2026 limits GST interest to the unpaid portion of tax after considering ITC and minimum cas...

March 16, 2026 6945 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Relief measures for taxpayers under GST in view of COVID-19

Goods and Services Tax : In view of the challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting the statutory and regulatory compliances under Goods & Services Tax (GST) ...

May 2, 2021 20865 Views 1 comment Print

CBIC issues 9 GST Notification & one Instruction on 24.06.2020

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC has issued one GST Instruction, Two IGST Notifications, 6 CGST Notifications and one UTGST Notification on 24th June 2020. No...

June 25, 2020 29406 Views 1 comment Print

40th GST Council Meeting gives Relief from Interest & Penalty

Goods and Services Tax : Key outcome of 40TH GST council meeting – The 40th GST COUNCIL met under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Finance & Co...

June 12, 2020 1908 Views 3 comments Print

Stop Charging Interest on Gross GST Tax & Stop coercive action

Goods and Services Tax : Ahilya Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made a request to Prime Minister of India to instruct CBIC through Finance Ministry to...

February 24, 2020 24984 Views 5 comments Print

CBIC justifies Interest on delayed payment based on gross GST liability

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC has issued a Series of Tweet on 15th February 2020 and justified interest calculation on delayed GST payment on the basis of ...

February 15, 2020 37626 Views 16 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Courts Cannot Waive GST Interest or Penalty Due to Contract Dispute: Karnataka HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court held that courts cannot direct GST authorities to waive statutory interest, penalty, or limitation merely...

June 25, 2026 480 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Sets Aside GST Interest & Penalty Waiver as Act Does Not Permit It

Goods and Services Tax : The Karnataka High Court held that interest under Section 50 of the CGST Act is mandatory and cannot be waived without statutory a...

June 23, 2026 468 Views 0 comment Print

GST Interest Upheld as Cash Ledger Deposit Does Not Amount to Tax Payment: AP HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Andhra Pradesh High Court held that depositing money into the electronic cash ledger does not discharge GST liability. Tax is ...

June 5, 2026 303 Views 0 comment Print

Excess GST Payment Must Be Adjusted Before Interest Recalculation: Madras HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that penalty under Section 73 cannot be imposed without justification even where tax liability is admitted. It allo...

April 29, 2026 510 Views 0 comment Print

No Interest on Reversed ITC If Credit Not Utilised: Orissa HC Clarifies Section 50

Goods and Services Tax : The case clarifies that Section 74 requires clear evidence of fraud or wilful suppression. Mere reliance on third-party alerts wit...

April 14, 2026 1470 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Clarification on Charging of Interest for Wrong Availment of IGST Credit – CBIC Circular

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC Circular No. 192/04/2023-GST provides clarification on charging interest for wrong availment of IGST credit and its reversal ...

July 17, 2023 35424 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC notifies amendment to section 49 & 50 of CGST Act wef 05.07.2022

Goods and Services Tax : CBIC notifies the provisions of clause (c) of section 110 and section 111 of the Finance Act, 2022.  Section 110 of Finance Act, ...

July 5, 2022 86460 Views 1 comment Print

Govt waives interest for specified e-commerce operators under GST

Goods and Services Tax : Govt provides waiver of interest for specified electronic commerce operators for specified tax periods vide Notification No. 08/20...

June 7, 2022 2343 Views 0 comment Print

Interest calculator in GSTR-3B is now live on GST Portal

Goods and Services Tax : Deployment of Interest Calculator in GSTR-3B 1. The new functionality of interest calculator in GSTR-3B is now live on the GST Por...

January 26, 2022 13011 Views 1 comment Print

Upcoming functionality – Interest Calculator in GSTR-3B

Goods and Services Tax : GST Portal will now provide system computed interest in GSTR-3B to facilitate taxpayers in self-assessment. Interest will be compu...

January 8, 2022 37530 Views 2 comments Print


GST Interest: Patna HC directs AO to consider Substituted proviso in Section 50

December 18, 2023 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court directs AO to reconsider interest charges in SYV Motors vs. State of Bihar under GST, citing retrospective amendment to Section 50.

GST Interest/Penalty Waived for Delayed GSTR-3B After GSTN Cancellation

December 1, 2023 19764 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court recently addressed the issue of levying GST interest and penalties for the delay in filing GSTR-3B after the cancellation of the Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN).

Request for Lower GST Interest Rate – Business Concerns

July 23, 2023 5088 Views 1 comment Print

Advocates Tax Bar Association urges Finance Minister to reduce GST interest rate from 18% to 12% per annum. The letter emphasizes the strain on businesses, proposing a balanced approach for economic growth. Read the full text for insights into the association’s concerns and the potential impact of a reduced interest rate

Analysis of 9 GST Circulars issued by CBIC on 17th July 2023

July 18, 2023 28830 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated on GST regulations! Analysis of 9 GST Circulars issued by CBIC on 17th July 2023. Key insights on interest charging, ITC, TCS liability, warranty replacement, and more.

Clarification on Charging of Interest for Wrong Availment of IGST Credit – CBIC Circular

July 17, 2023 35424 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Circular No. 192/04/2023-GST provides clarification on charging interest for wrong availment of IGST credit and its reversal under section 50(3) of the CGST Act, 2017. The circular addresses the utilization of wrongly availed IGST credit for interest calculation and the exclusion of compensation cess credit.

Rate of Interest on ITC reversal / delayed payment of tax

July 6, 2023 58551 Views 1 comment Print

Confused about the rate of interest on ITC reversal and delayed payment of GST? This article clarifies the legal provisions and amendments regarding interest rates, including the retrospective changes, for better understanding.

Interest on delayed GST payment not payable on credit component

May 22, 2023 7206 Views 0 comment Print

Sri Priyanga Agencies Vs Assistant Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise (Madras High Court) In a case between Sri Priyanga Agencies and the Assistant Commissioner of CGST & Central Excise, the Madras High Court has issued a common order. The court has disposed of the main writ petition and two related Writ Miscellaneous Petitions (WMPs). […]

Calculation of GST Interest on GST payable and refund under GST

May 22, 2023 15846 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the calculation of GST interest on both GST payable and refunds under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Understand the rates, periods, and scenarios for interest payment and receipt. Stay informed to comply with GST regulations.

GST interest not payable on credit component (ITC)

May 16, 2023 20088 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that Section 50 of the GST Act can be applied demanding interest only in cases of belated cash payment towards GST, but not on input tax credit available all the while with the department to the credit of the assessee.

No interest on ITC wrongly availed but not utilised

April 28, 2023 7656 Views 0 comment Print

When ITC has been wrongly availed and utilized with a revenue impact, that interest liability is attracted. Making it clear that it is only in situations where there is a revenue impact that interest will become chargeable.

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031