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**Report: Analysis of Delhi Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Notification No. 08/2021**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes Notification No. 08/2021 issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, amending a previous notification (No. 13/2017) related to the Delhi Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017. The amendment modifies the interest rate applicable to delayed GST payments based on taxpayer turnover and filing frequency, specifically addressing delays in filing returns for March and April 2021, with differential rates dependent on when the return is filed. The key finding is that the amendment introduces a tiered interest rate structure for delayed filings based on turnover and filing frequency, applicable retroactively from April 18, 2021.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of Notification No. 08/2021 issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, which amends a previous notification concerning the Delhi Goods and Services Tax (GST) Act, 2017. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy Being Amended:** Notification No. 13/2017 State Tax, dated June 30, 2017.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the amendment, it can be inferred that the original notification likely dealt with interest rates on delayed GST payments. The amendment suggests a refinement of these rates.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification provides relief for delay in filing returns by taxpayers by reducing interest rates, depending upon their turnover and returns filed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification amends the original notification and introduces graded reduced rates of interest for the delayed payment of GST in the months of March and April 2021.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The first proviso in the first paragraph of the original notification is amended by inserting additional entries in the table after S. No. 3.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment introduces a tiered interest rate structure based on the following criteria:
* **Turnover exceeding INR 5 crore in the preceding financial year:** 9% interest for the first 15 days after the due date for March 2021 filings, and 18% thereafter.
* **Turnover up to INR 5 crore in the preceding financial year, liable to furnish return under subsection 1 of Section 39:** Nil interest for the first 15 days, 9% for the next 15 days, and 18% thereafter.
* **Turnover up to INR 5 crore in the preceding financial year, liable to furnish return under proviso to subsection 1 of Section 39:** Nil interest for the first 15 days, 9% for the next 15 days, and 18% thereafter.
* **Taxpayers liable to furnish the return as specified under subsection 2 of section 39.**: Nil interest for the first 15 days, 9% for the next 15 days, and 18% thereafter
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment introduces lower interest rates (0% for the first 15 days) on delayed GST payments, applicable retroactively from April 18, 2021, based on taxpayer turnover and the section of the GST Act under which they are required to file returns.
The previous rates must have been much higher than these rates.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment are:
* GST registered taxpayers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* Specifically, taxpayers with varying turnover levels (above and below INR 5 crore) in the preceding financial year.
* Taxpayers who were late in filing their March 2021 GST returns.
* Taxpayers who are liable to furnish the return as specified under sub-section 2 of section 39.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Finance Expenditure of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is responsible for implementing this amendment.
* **Timelines:** The notification is deemed to have come into force with effect from April 18, 2021.
* **Procedures:** No specific procedures are detailed in the provided text; however, it can be inferred that the relevant tax authorities will need to adjust their systems to accommodate the new interest rate structure for delayed GST payments.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The likely intended outcome of these changes is to provide financial relief to taxpayers who experienced delays in filing their GST returns for March 2021.
* The tiered interest rate structure aims to provide some flexibility to taxpayers based on their turnover and filing obligations.
* The retroactive application from April 18, 2021, suggests that the government is seeking to address delays that have already occurred.
**9. Conclusion:**
Notification No. 08/2021 introduces significant amendments to the Delhi GST regime, specifically concerning interest rates on delayed GST payments. The key changes involve implementing a tiered interest rate structure based on taxpayer turnover and filing responsibilities, applicable retroactively from April 18, 2021. This amendment is likely to provide financial relief to certain taxpayers and demonstrates an effort to adjust GST regulations based on practical challenges faced by taxpayers.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: Place of publication
Delhi Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017: A law, specifically Act 03 of 2017, related to goods and services tax in Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory of India
Council: An advisory body whose recommendations are being acted upon by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
Department of Finance ExpenditureIV, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The finance department of Delhi
Gazette of Delhi: Official gazette for publishing notifications and legal information
Ravinder Kumar: Deputy Secretary in Finance Department of Delhi
March, 2021: A month and year of financial relevance in the policy
April, 2021: A month and year of financial relevance in the policy
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No. 339] DELHI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021/KARTIKA 26, 1943 [N. C. T. D. No. 256
भाग IV
PART IV
राष्ट्रीय रािधानी राज्य क्षत्रे दिल्ली सरकार
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FINANCE (EXPENDITURE-I) DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 17th November, 2021
No. 08/2021–State Tax
No. F. 3(112)/Fin.(Exp-I)/2021-22/DS-I/310.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section
(1) of section 50 of the Delhi Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (03 of 2017) read with section 148 of the
said Act, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, on the recommendations of
the Council, hereby makes the following amendments in notification of the Government of National
Capital Territory of Delhi in the Department of Finance (Expenditure-IV), No. 13/2017 –State Tax, dated
the 30th June, 2017, published in the Gazette of Delhi, Extraordinary, Part IV, published vide No.
F.3(14)/Fin(Rev-I))/2017-18/DS-VI/358, dated the 30th June, 2017, namely :–
(i) In the said notification, in the first paragraph, in the first proviso, in the Table after S. No. 3, the
following shall be inserted, namely: –
(1) (2) (3) (4)
“4. Taxpayers having an aggregate turnover of 9 per cent for the first 15 days March, 2021,
more than rupees 5 crores in the preceding from the due date and 18 per
April, 2021
financial year cent thereafter
5. Taxpayers having an aggregate turnover of up Nil for the first 15 days from March, 2021,
to rupees 5 crores in the preceding financial the due date, 9 per cent for the
April,2021
year who are liable to furnish the return as next 15 days, and 18 per cent
specified under sub-section (1) of Section 39 thereafter
6. Taxpayers having an aggregate turnover of up Nil for the first 15 days from March,2021,
to rupees 5 crores in the preceding financial the due date, 9 per cent for the[PART IV DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 3
year who are liable to furnish the return as next 15 days, and 18 per cent April,2021
specified under proviso to sub-section (1) of thereafter
section 39
7. Taxpayers who are liable to furnish the return Nil for the first 15 days from Quarter ending
as specified under sub-section (2) of section the due date, 9 per cent for the March, 2021.”.
39. next 15 days, and 18 per cent
thereafter
(ii) This Notification shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from the 18th day of April, 2021.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
RAVINDER KUMAR, Dy. Secy.-I (Finance)
Note: The principal Notification No. 13/2017-State Tax, dated the 30th June, 2017, was published in the
Gazette of Delhi, Extraordinary, Part IV, published Vide No. F.3(14)/Fin(Rev-I)/2017-18/DS-VI/358, dated
the 30th June, 2017, and was last amended vide Notification No. 51/2020-State Tax, date the 31st Dec, 2020,
published in the Gazette of Delhi, Extraordinary, Part IV, Published Vide No. F.3(69)/Fin.(Rev-I)/2020-
21/DS-IV/268, dated the 31st Dec, 2020.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.