Amendment to Extension Period in Section 30 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act
The amendment to Section 30 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act changes the rules for extending certain time periods. Previously, there was a proviso in sub-section (1) of this section, which has now been replaced. The new proviso allows for extensions if there is a sufficient reason, which must be documented in writing. Under the new rules, the Additional Commissioner or Joint Commissioner can extend the period by up to thirty days. Additionally, the Commissioner can further extend this period by an additional thirty days. This amendment provides a more structured approach to extensions by specifying the authorities responsible and the maximum duration for each extension.
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Amendment of section 30.
122. In section 30 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, in sub-section (1), for the proviso, the following proviso shall be substituted, namely:—
“Provided that such period may, on sufficient cause being shown, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, be extended,—
(a) by the Additional Commissioner or the Joint Commissioner, as thecase may be, for a period not exceeding thirty days;
(b) by the Commissioner, for a further period not exceeding thirty days, beyond the period specified in clause (a).”.