Blog on Circular No. 148/04/2021-GST: SOP for Revocation of GST Registration Cancellation
<h4><strong>Introduction</strong></h4><p>The <strong>Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)</strong> issued <strong>Circular No. 148/04/2021-GST</strong> on <strong>May 18, 2021</strong>, to introduce a <strong>Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)</strong> for the <strong>extension of time limit for revocation of cancelled GST registrations</strong> under <strong>Section 30 of the CGST Act, 2017</strong> and <strong>Rule 23 of the CGST Rules, 2017</strong>. This circular provides a structured approach for businesses to <strong>apply for an extension</strong> if they miss the initial deadline to restore their GST registration.</p><hr><h3><strong>Key Highlights of the Circular</strong></h3><h4><strong>1. Extension of Time for Revocation of GST Registration Cancellation</strong></h4><ul><li>If a <strong>registered person’s GST registration is cancelled suo-motu by the tax officer</strong>, they have <strong>30 days</strong> from the date of cancellation order to apply for revocation using <strong>FORM GST REG-21</strong>.</li><li>If the taxpayer fails to apply within <strong>30 days but within 90 days</strong>, they can request an <strong>extension</strong> under the following conditions:<ul><li><strong>Beyond 30 days but within 60 days:</strong><ul><li>The taxpayer must submit a <strong>request letter or email</strong> to the <strong>proper officer</strong>, explaining the reason for the delay.</li><li>The proper officer will <strong>forward the request to the jurisdictional Joint/Additional Commissioner</strong> for approval.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Beyond 60 days but within 90 days:</strong><ul><li>The <strong>same process applies</strong>, with the Joint/Additional Commissioner reviewing the request.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>2. Procedure for Extension of Revocation Period</strong></h4><ul><li>The <strong>Joint/Additional Commissioner</strong> will <strong>examine the request</strong> and <strong>decide based on the reason provided</strong>.</li><li>If the extension is <strong>granted</strong>, the decision is communicated to the proper officer, who will then <strong>process the revocation application</strong> as per law.</li><li>If the extension is <strong>denied</strong>, the taxpayer must be given a <strong>personal hearing</strong> before a final decision.</li><li>The <strong>reasons for rejection</strong> must be recorded in writing and conveyed to the taxpayer.</li></ul><h4><strong>3. Future GSTN Portal Functionality</strong></h4><ul><li>Until the <strong>GSTN portal develops a dedicated functionality</strong> for the time-limit extension feature in <strong>FORM GST REG-21</strong>, this manual SOP will be followed.</li><li>Once the <strong>portal update is live</strong>, this circular will <strong>cease to be in effect</strong>.<a href="https://cms.plasament.com/storage/nisha/circular-refund-148.pdf">circular_refund_148</a><br> </li></ul>