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EXTENSION OF DUE DATES FOR ANNUAL RETURN AND RECONCILIATION STATEMENT FOR 2018-19

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1.    The government has been receiving a number of representations regarding need to extend due date for filing Annual Return (Form GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statement (Form GSTR-9C) for 2018-19 on the grounds that on account of the COVID-19 pandemic related lockdown and restrictions, normal operations of businesses have not been possible in several parts of the country.

2.     In view of the same, on the recommendations of the GST Council, it has been decided to  extend the due date for filing Annual Return (Form GSTR-9) and Reconciliation Statement (Form GSTR-9C) for FY 2018-19 from 31st October, 2020 to 31st December, 2020. Notifications to give effect to this decision would follow.



SOURCE : GST PRESS RELEASE  DATED 24.10.2020

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