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Notification 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate), effective 1 May 2026, realigns HS 2202 beverage tariff entries with the Finance Act 2026 GST structure and the 40% slab.
GSTAT Cohort-D closes June 30, 2026 with 35 days remaining as of May 26, 2026. Five NIC portal filing errors are killing practitioner throughput: cohort mismatch on Form APL-05, pre-deposit miscalculation on multi-period orders, missing Order-in-Original, challan dated before OIA, and grounds drafted on legacy Finance Act 1994 / state VAT framework. Section 112(8) pre-deposit mechanics, Section 112(6) condonation map to September 28, 2026, and the 5-week filing sprint template.
With Cohort D in week 2 of 9 (May 1 to June 30, 2026), GSTAT NIC portal data shows about 14 percent uptake against 5,200 estimated filings. Five recurring errors (wrong cohort, mixed-period pre-deposit, missing OIO, challan dating, legacy-Act grounds) are causing rejection-and-refile loops. This is the 7-week sprint plan and Section 112(6) condonation map for the final pre-April 1, 2026 backlog tranche.
GSTAT President issues Rule 123 staggered e-filing schedule for the 14,000-plus backlog appeals due before June 30, 2026. Four cohorts, seven mandatory documents in Form APL-05 pack, 20 percent pre-deposit under Section 112(8), and a 9-step CA compliance checklist.
GSTAT is operational and pre-April 1, 2026 appeals must be filed by June 30. Step-by-step guide on Form APL-05, pre-deposit rules, bench jurisdiction, and action checklist for CAs.
Why This Matters Now FY 2026-27 has begun, and a wave of GST compliance changes took effect on April 1, 2026. From mandatory e-invoicing for a wider pool of businesses … Read More
The GST Compensation Cess, introduced in July 2017 to reimburse states for revenue losses during the GST transition, officially expires on March 31, 2026. This marks the end of a … Read More
Why March 31 Matters for Every GST-Registered Business As the financial year 2025-26 draws to a close, GST-registered businesses face a series of critical compliance deadlines on March 31, 2026. … Read More
CBIC notifies the changes recommended in the 43rd GST Council meeting through following Notifications : Notification No 17/2021 to 27/2021 of Central Tax Dated 1st June 2021 Notification No No. … Read More
Relief Measures announced in GST Compliances In view of recent surge in Coronavirus Cases 1. Reduction in Interest Rate for delayed GST payment for Regular Taxpayer for the month of … Read More
