Whether the extended time limit to avail input tax credit under Section 16(4) of the CGST Act is prospective or retrospective ?
TRT-2026-1333

Issue Favourable to Tax Payer ?:- yes

Held - Prior to the amendment in Section 39 by the Finance Act 2022, the date for furnishing the return under Section 39 was 30th September. Considering the difficulties in the initial stage of the implementation of the GST regime, its understanding, and compliance, the Legislature effected the amendment and extended the time for filing the return for September to 30th November in each succeeding Financial Year. Th.....