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GST REGISTRATION

GST REGISTRATION

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold for domestic consumption. This is a destination  tax levied on the consumption of goods and services. It is proposed to be levied at all stages, from production to final consumption, with a tax credit  paid at earlier stages  as compensation. In short, only the value added is taxed and the end consumer has to bear it.The Tax came into effect on July 1, 2017 thanks to the Indian government's implementation of the Hundred and First Amendment to the Constitution of India. This tax has replaced many existing central and state government taxes. Tax rates, rules and regulations are governed by the GST Council, which consists of the  central and statewide finance ministers. The GST aims to replace a series of indirect taxes with a single unified tax and is therefore expected to reshape the country's economy by $2.4 trillion. GST  rates vary from 0%- 28 depending on the type of service or the nature of the goods your business sells.GST is paid by consumers, but  businesses selling goods and services pay the government. In fact, GST provides revenue to the government.

FOOD LICENCE

FOOD LICENCE

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the leading government agency that sets the standards for the sale, packaging or storage of food products in India. To ensure the highest level of food safety, the FSSAI has required each food business operator to have a current food license. FSSAI operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Government of India. The FSSAI presents various guidelines and standards in line with the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Registration with the FSSAI  is mandatory for anyone involved in the food sector. Whether it's food processing, food production, packaging or distribution, you need to be registered with the FSSAI  to run your business. A FSSAI license or FSSAI registration is required before starting a food business. FSSAI registration is required for all food related businesses such as manufacturers, traders, restaurants, small eateries, grocers, importers, exporters,  food businesses family, dairy farm, processor, retailer, retailer. Persons engaged in the sale of food  must have a 14-digit registration number or food permit number which must be printed on food packaging or on display at the establishment. This 14-digit FSSAI license number provides data on the manufacturer's sophisticated elements or registration permits and the status of the assembly facility

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

Trademark registration in India allows the applicant to use symbols or words to represent a business or the products that are offered by a business to distinguish the goods or services that are offered by them from the competitors. After the trademark is registered in India no other organization cannot use it as long as it remains in use.The “™" symbol can be used with the trademark applicant with the brand once it is registered. Trademark registration is an asset for the company to protect the brand name it is necessary to apply for trademark registration in India. It is always better to obtain the trademark registration under the guidance of an expert as the process has various steps to be followed and also requires regular follow-up from the government.IndiaFilings has helped thousands of applicants across India to get their trademark registered.

PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

Private limited company is one of the highly recommended ways to start a business in India. Private Limited company is the most common type of legal entity that is preferred by millions of Indian Entrepreneurs. It is the type of company where the shares of the company are privately held by its shareholders and the company is not listed in the stock exchange. Since the shares of a Private limited company are not freely transferable and only limited to the interests of its shareholders the company can enjoy many privileges and exceptions granted by the law.

One of the main benefits of registering a private limited company in India is that it provides a higher level of credibility and trust with investors and customers. It also allows the company to raise funds through investments from its shareholders, making it easier to expand and grow the business.

Setting up a private limited registration company in India requires careful consideration and adherence to legal formalities. It's important to partner with an experienced and knowledgeable firm like Indian Salahkar, who can guide you through the entire registration process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met. With their expert guidance and support, you can set up a private limited company and unlock the full potential of your business.

In India, Private Limited Company Registration can be completed online through INDIAN SALAHKAR. From filing of application, documentation, to post registration compliance, find all – inclusive expertise – driven Private Limited Company Registration solutions only at INDIAN SALAHKAR.

PROJECT REPORT

PROJECT REPORT

A project report can also be called an important investment document. It contains planning data  so that you can realistically evaluate your project. This project report contains information on all aspects of economics, engineering, finance, management and production. Project reports allow entrepreneurs to see their business-related contributions and even get a loan from a bank or financial institution. Project reports include, for example, detailed information about land and buildings, annual plant capacity, production processes, a list of machinery and equipment with  prices, raw materials, manpower, i.e. labor demand, marketing costs. , electricity, water, etc.

ISO 9001 : 2015 - QMS

ISO 9001 : 2015 - QMS

ISO 9001:2015 is an global popular committed to Quality Management Systems (QMS). It outlines a framework for enhancing high-satisfactory and a vocabulary of know-how for any business enterprise trying to offer services and products that constantly meet the necessities and expectancies of clients and different applicable involved events within side the maximum green way possible.The QMS is the combination of all of the techniques, resources, assets, and cultural values that aid the aim of purchaser delight and organizational efficiency. First posted in 1987, the modern-day iteration (ISO 9001:2015) replaces ISO 9001:2008.ISO 9001:2015 doesn`t dictate what an business enterprise`s targets need to be or a way to acquire them. In different words, it doesn`t inform all and sundry a way to run their business. It's a bendy popular that permits every business enterprise to outline for itself what its targets and adherence to the usual should be. ISO 9001:2015 defines the guiding concepts that may be used to create efficiencies via way of means of aligning and streamlining techniques all through the business enterprise, to be able to deliver down costs, create new opportunities, meet regulatory necessities, and assist corporations make bigger into new markets wherein customers call for ISO 9001 certification (the remaining of that's an increasing number of critical for groups running in or with the general public quarter or serving as providers in automobile or personal OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) scenarios).ISO does now no longer carry out certifications to ISO 9001:2015. Instead, corporations interact an impartial certification frame to audit their QMS implementation towards the ISO necessities. Organizations of any length can certify to this popular, inclusive of smaller ones without a committed Quality resources.

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WHAT IS FORM GST PMT-09 ?

Nov 08, 2023

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) introduced a new form called PMT-09 for transferring the amount available in Electronic Cash Ledger between various major and minor heads of GST. With the help of this form taxpayer can reallocate wrongly paid amount of tax.

PMT-09 is available on GST portal since 21-04-2020. This option is available under Electronic Cash Ledger Tab. All tax payers are eligible to transfer amount available in Electronic Cash Ledger. This form enables taxpayers to make transfer of any amount of tax, penalty, interest, fees or others available under one head to another head.  

KEY POINTS:

  1. Major Head – IGST, CGST, SGST and Cess.
  2. Minor Head – Tax, Interest, Penalty, fees and others
  3. Any amount utilized for payment of tax and removed from Electronic Cash Ledger cannot be reallocated.
  4. This form (PMT-09) only allows shifting of amount available in Electronic Cash Ledger.

PROCEDURE TO FILE THIS FORM:

  1. Login to GST Portal
  2. Navigate to services > Ledgers > Electronic Cash Ledger
  3. Prepare form GST PMT-09
  4. File with EVC or DSC

 

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SABKA VISHWAS (LEGACY DISPUTE RESOLUTION) SCHEME, 2019

Oct 24, 2019

On 5th July, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new amnesty scheme called ‘Sabka Viswas (Dispute Resolution) Scheme 2019.
FAQ’s about the scheme.

Q 1. Who is eligible to file declaration under the SABKA VISHWAS (LEGACY DISPUTE RESOLUTION) SCHEME, 2019?
Ans. Any person falling under the following categories is eligible, subject to other conditions under the Scheme, to file a declaration:
(a) Who has a show cause notice for duty or one or more appeals arising out of such notice pending and where the final hearing has not taken place as on 30.06.2019.
(b) Who has been issued show cause notice for penalty and late fee only and where the final hearing has not taken place as on 30.06.2019.
(c) Who has recoverable arrears pending.
(d) Who has cases under investigation and audit where the duty involved has been quantified and communicated to party or admitted by him in a statement on or before 30th June, 2019.
(e) Who want to make a voluntary disclosure.

Q 2. What are the acts covered under the Scheme?
Ans. This Scheme is applicable to the following enactments, namely:-
a)    The Central Excise Act, 1944 or the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 or Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 and the rules made there under;
b)    The following Acts, namely:-
i.    The Agricultural Produce Cess Act,1940;
ii.    The Coffee Act, 1942;
iii.    The Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1946;
iv.    The Rubber Act, 1947;
v.    The Salt Cess Act, 1953;
vi.    The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955;
vii.    The Additional Duties of Excise (Goods of Special Importance) Act, 1957;
viii.    The Mineral Products (Additional Duties of Excise and Customs) Act, 1958;
ix.    The Sugar (Special Excise Duty) Act, 1959;
x.    The Textiles Committee Act, 1963;
xi.    The Produce Cess Act, 1966;
xii.    The Limestone and Dolomite Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972;
xiii.    The Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974;
xiv.    The Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974;
xv.    The Tobacco Cess Act, 1975;
xvi.    The Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore Mines and Chrome Ore Mines Labour Welfare Cess Act, 1976;
xvii.    The Bidi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976;
xviii.    The Additional Duties of Excise (Textiles and Textile Articles) Act, 1978;
xix.    The Sugar Cess Act, 1982;
xx.    The Jute Manufacturers Cess Act, 1983;
xxi.    The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Cess Act, 1985;
xxii.    The Spices Cess Act, 1986;
xxiii.    The Finance Act, 2004;
xxiv.    The Finance Act, 2007;
xxv.    The Finance Act, 2015;
xxvi.    The Finance Act, 2016;
c)    Any other Act, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.

Q.3 If an enquiry or investigation or audit has started but the tax dues have not been quantified whether the person is eligible to opt for the scheme?
Ans. No. If an audit, enquiry or investigation has started, and the amount of duty payable has not been quantified on or before 30th June, 2019, the person shall not be eligible to opt for the scheme.

Q.4 If a SCN covers multiple issues, whether the person can file an application under the scheme for only few issues covered in the SCN?
Ans. No. A person has to file declaration for entire amount of tax dues as per the SCN.

Q.5 What is the scope of tax relief covered under section 124(1) (b) with respect to SCN for late fee and penalty only where the amount of duty in the said notice has been paid or is nil?
Ans. The tax relief shall be the entire amount of late fee or penalty.

Q.6 I have filed an appeal before the appellate forum (Commissioner (Appeals) /CESTAT) and such appeal has been heard finally on or before the 30thday of June, 2019. Am I eligible for the scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible in view of section 125(1) (a) of the said Scheme.

Q.7 What is the scope under the scheme when adjudication order determining the duty/tax liability is passed and received prior to 30.06.2019, but the appeal is filed on or after 01.07.2019?
Ans. No, such a person shall not be eligible to file a declaration under the Scheme.

Q.8 I have been convicted for an offence punishable under a provision of the indirect tax enactment. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. A person who has been convicted for any offence punishable under any provision of the indirect tax enactment for the matter for which he intends to file a Declaration shall not be eligible to avail the benefits under the Scheme.

Q.9 I have been issued a SCN, under indirect tax enactment and the final hearing has taken place on or before the 30th day of June, 2019. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1) (c) of the Scheme.

Q.10 I have been issued a SCN under indirect tax enactment for an erroneous refund or refund. Am I eligible for the scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1)(d) of the Scheme.

Q.11 I have been subjected to an enquiry or investigation or audit under indirect tax enactment and the amount of duty involved in the said enquiry or investigation or audit has not been quantified on or before the 30th day of June, 2019. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1) (e) of the Scheme.

Q.12 I have been subjected to an enquiry or investigation or audit under indirect tax enactment and I want to make a voluntary disclosure regarding the same. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1) (f) (i) of the Scheme.

Q.13 I want to make a voluntary disclosure after having filed a return under the indirect tax enactment, wherein I have indicated an amount of duty as payable but the same has not been paid. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. You cannot make a voluntary disclosure in such a case. However, you can still file a Declaration under Section 125(1) (f)(ii).

Q.14 I have filed an application in the Settlement Commission for settlement of the case. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible to file a Declaration for a case for which you have filed an application in the Settlement Commission.

Q.15 I deal with the goods which are presently under Central Excise and is mentioned in the Fourth Schedule to the Central Excise Act, 1944. I want to make declarations with respect to those excisable goods. Am I eligible for the scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible to avail the benefits under the Scheme.

Q 16. How will I apply for the said scheme?
Ans. All such persons who are eligible under the Scheme will be required to file an electronic declaration at the portal https://cbic-gst.gov.in

Q 17 Will I get an acknowledgement for filing a declaration electronically?
Ans. Yes, on receipt of declaration, an auto acknowledgement bearing a unique reference number will be generated by the system. This unique number will be useful for all future references. The declaration will automatically be routed to the designated committee that will finalize your case.

Q.18 How will I come to know about the final decision taken by the designated committee on my declaration?
Ans. Within sixty days of filing of a declaration, you will be informed electronically about the final decision taken in the matter.

Q.19 What is the difference between ‘Tax Dues’ and ‘Tax Relief’?
Ans. ‘Tax Dues’ is the total outstanding duty demand. ‘Tax Relief’ is the concession the Scheme offers from the total outstanding duty demand.

Q.20 A SCN has been issued to me for an amount of duty of ? 1000 and an amount of penalty of ? In the Order in Original (OIO) the duty confirmed is of ? 1000 and an amount of ? 100 has been imposed as penalty. I have filed an appeal against this order before the Appellate Authority. What will be the tax dues for me?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 1000 and hence the tax dues will be ? 1000.
Q.21 A SCN has been issued to me for an amount of duty of ? .1000 and an amount of penalty of ? In the OIO the duty confirmed is of ? 900 and penalty imposed is ? 90. I have filed an appeal against this order. The department has not filed any appeal in the matter. What would be the tax dues?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 900 and hence the tax dues are ? 900.

Q.22 A SCN has been issued for an amount of duty of ? 1000 and an amount of penalty of ? In the OIO the duty confirmed is of ? 900 and penalty imposed is ? 90. I have filed an appeal against this order before the Appellate Authority. Further, Department has also filed an appeal before the Appellate Authority for an amount of duty of ? 100 and penalty of ? 10. What would be the tax dues?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 900 plus ? 100 i.e. ? 1000 and hence tax dues are ? 1000.

Q.23 A SCN has been issued for an amount of duty of ? The Adjudicating Authority confirmed the duty of ? 1000. I have filed an appeal against this order. The first appellate authority Commissioner Appeals/CESTAT reduced the amount of duty to ? 900. I have filed a second appeal (before CESTAT/High Court. The department has not filed any appeal. What will be the tax dues for me?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 900 and hence the tax dues are ? 900.

Q.24 I have been issued a SCN under any of the indirect tax enactment on or before the 30th June, 2019, what will be the tax dues?
As per section 123(b), the tax dues will be the amount of duty/tax/cess stated to be payable in the SCN.

Q.25 I have been issued a SCN, wherein other persons apart from me are jointly and severally liable for an amount, then, what would be the tax dues?
Ans. As per section 123(b), the amount indicated in the SCN as jointly and severally payable shall be taken to be the tax dues payable by you.

Q.26 What is the coverage of SCNs under the Scheme with respect to main noticee vis-à-vis co-noticee particularly when the tax amount is paid?
Ans. In case of a SCN issued to an assesse demanding duty and also proposing penal action against him as well as separate penal action against the co-noticee/s specified therein, if the main noticee has settled the tax dues, the co-noticee/s can opt for the scheme for the waiver of penalty.

Q.27 What is the scope of coverage of periodical SCNs under the scheme?
Ans. Any SCN whether main or periodical, issued and where the final hearing has not taken place on or before 30.06.2019 is eligible under the Scheme.

Q.28 What are the benefits available under the Scheme?
Ans. The various benefits available under the Scheme are:
Total waiver of interest, penalty and fine in all cases
Immunity from prosecution
In cases pending in adjudication or appeal, a relief of 70% from the duty demand if it is ? 50 Lakh or less and 50%, if it is more than ? 50 Lakh.The same relief is available for cases under investigation and audit where the duty involved is quantified on or before 30th June, 2019.
In case of an amount in arrears, the relief is 60% of the confirmed duty amount if the same is ? 50 Lakh or less and it is 40% in other cases.
In cases of voluntary disclosure, the declarant will have to pay full amount of disclosed duty.

Q.29 Shall the pre deposit paid at any stage of appellate proceedings and deposit paid during enquiry, investigation or audit be taken into account for calculating relief under the scheme?
Ans. Any amount paid as pre-deposit at any stage of appellate proceedings under the indirect tax enactment or as deposit during enquiry, investigation or audit, shall be deducted while issuing the statement indicating the amount payable by the declarant.

Q.30 How the declaration made by the declarant under the Scheme would be verified?
Ans. The declaration made under section 125 except when it relates to a case of voluntary disclosure of an amount of duty shall be verified by the Designated Committee based on the particulars furnished by the declarant as well as the records available with the department.

Q.31 Whether the declarant will be given an opportunity of being heard or not?
Ans. Yes, as per section 127(3), after the issue of the estimate under sub-section (2), the Designated Committee shall give an opportunity of being heard to the declarant, if he so desires, in case of a disagreement.

Q.32 What will be procedure and time period of payment to be made by the declarant?
Ans. The declarant shall pay electronically withina period of 30 days of the statement issued by the Designated Committee, the amount payable as indicated therein.

Q.33 What procedure will be followed for withdrawal of appeals where the person has filed a declaration under the Scheme?
Ans. Where the declarant has filed an appeal or reference or a reply to the SCN against any order or notice giving rise to the tax dues, before the appellate forum, other than the Supreme Court or the High Court, then, such appeal or reference or reply shall be deemed to have been withdrawn. In case of a writ petition or appeal or reference before any High Court or the Supreme Court, the declarant shall file an application before such High Court or the Supreme Court for withdrawing such writ petition, appeal or reference and after withdrawal of such writ petition, appeal or reference with the leave of the Court, he shall furnish proof of such withdrawal to the Designated Committee.

Q.34 Whether any certificate will be provided to declarant as proof to payment of dues?
Ans. Yes, on payment of the amount indicated in the statement and production of proof of withdrawal of appeal, wherever applicable, the Designated Committee shall issue a discharge certificate in electronic form, within 30 days of the said payment and production of proof, whichever is later.

Q.35 Whether a calculation error in statement may be rectified or not?
Ans. Yes, within 30 days of the date of issue of a statement indicating the amount payable by the declarant, the Designated Committee may modify its order only to correct an arithmetical error or clerical error, which is apparent on the face of record, on such error being pointed out by the declarant or suo-motu.

Q.36 What will be the benefits of discharge certificate issued under the scheme?
Ans. Every discharge certificate issued under section 127 with respect to the amount payable under this Scheme shall be conclusive as to the matter and time period stated therein, and (a) the declarant shall not be liable to pay any further duty, interest, or penalty with respect to the matter and time period covered in the declaration; (b) the declarant shall not be liable to be prosecuted under the indirect tax enactment with respect to the matter and time period covered in the declaration; and (c) no matter and time period covered by such declaration shall be reopened in any other proceeding under the indirect tax enactment.

Q.37 Can I take input tax credit for any amount paid under the Scheme.
Ans. No.

Q.38 Can I pay any amount under the Scheme through the input tax credit account under the indirect tax enactment or any other Act?
Ans. No.

Q.39 Can I take a refund of an amount deposited under the Scheme?
Ans. No.

Q.40 In cases where pre-deposit or other deposit already paid exceeds the amount payable as indicated in the statement of the designated committee, the difference shall be refunded or not?
Ans. No, it shall not be refunded.

Q.41 Is there any benefit, concession or immunity on the declarant in any proceedings other than those in relation to the matter and time period to which the declaration has been made?
Ans. No, as per section 131, nothing contained in this Scheme shall be construed as conferring any benefit, concession or immunity on the declarant in any proceedings other than those in relation to the matter and time period to which the declaration has been made.

Q.42 Whether the discharge certificate under the scheme would serve as immunity against issuance of any further SCN (i) for the same matter for a subsequent time period; or (ii) for a different matter for the same time period?
Ans. No, as per section 129 (2)(b), the issue of the discharge certificate with respect to a matter for a time period shall not preclude the issue of a SCN,(i) for the same matter for a subsequent time period; or (ii) for a different matter for the same time period.

Q.43 What action would be taken against a declarant who makes false voluntary disclosure under the scheme?
Ans. As per section 129(c), in such cases of voluntary disclosure, where any material particular furnished in the declaration is subsequently found to be false, within a period of one year of issue of the discharge certificate, it shall be presumed as if the declaration was never made and proceedings under the applicable indirect tax enactment shall be instituted.
 

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FAQ on Sabka Vishwas Scheme - 2019

Oct 24, 2019

On 5th July, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new amnesty scheme called ‘Sabka Viswas (Dispute Resolution) Scheme 2019.
FAQ’s about the scheme.

Q 1. Who is eligible to file declaration under the SABKA VISHWAS (LEGACY DISPUTE RESOLUTION) SCHEME, 2019?
Ans. Any person falling under the following categories is eligible, subject to other conditions under the Scheme, to file a declaration:
(a) Who has a show cause notice for duty or one or more appeals arising out of such notice pending and where the final hearing has not taken place as on 30.06.2019.
(b) Who has been issued show cause notice for penalty and late fee only and where the final hearing has not taken place as on 30.06.2019.
(c) Who has recoverable arrears pending.
(d) Who has cases under investigation and audit where the duty involved has been quantified and communicated to party or admitted by him in a statement on or before 30th June, 2019.
(e) Who want to make a voluntary disclosure.

Q 2. What are the acts covered under the Scheme?
Ans. This Scheme is applicable to the following enactments, namely:-
a)    The Central Excise Act, 1944 or the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985 or Chapter V of the Finance Act, 1994 and the rules made there under;
b)    The following Acts, namely:-
i.    The Agricultural Produce Cess Act,1940;
ii.    The Coffee Act, 1942;
iii.    The Mica Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1946;
iv.    The Rubber Act, 1947;
v.    The Salt Cess Act, 1953;
vi.    The Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act, 1955;
vii.    The Additional Duties of Excise (Goods of Special Importance) Act, 1957;
viii.    The Mineral Products (Additional Duties of Excise and Customs) Act, 1958;
ix.    The Sugar (Special Excise Duty) Act, 1959;
x.    The Textiles Committee Act, 1963;
xi.    The Produce Cess Act, 1966;
xii.    The Limestone and Dolomite Mines Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1972;
xiii.    The Coal Mines (Conservation and Development) Act, 1974;
xiv.    The Oil Industry (Development) Act, 1974;
xv.    The Tobacco Cess Act, 1975;
xvi.    The Iron Ore Mines, Manganese Ore Mines and Chrome Ore Mines Labour Welfare Cess Act, 1976;
xvii.    The Bidi Workers Welfare Cess Act, 1976;
xviii.    The Additional Duties of Excise (Textiles and Textile Articles) Act, 1978;
xix.    The Sugar Cess Act, 1982;
xx.    The Jute Manufacturers Cess Act, 1983;
xxi.    The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Cess Act, 1985;
xxii.    The Spices Cess Act, 1986;
xxiii.    The Finance Act, 2004;
xxiv.    The Finance Act, 2007;
xxv.    The Finance Act, 2015;
xxvi.    The Finance Act, 2016;
c)    Any other Act, as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify.

Q.3 If an enquiry or investigation or audit has started but the tax dues have not been quantified whether the person is eligible to opt for the scheme?
Ans. No. If an audit, enquiry or investigation has started, and the amount of duty payable has not been quantified on or before 30th June, 2019, the person shall not be eligible to opt for the scheme.

Q.4 If a SCN covers multiple issues, whether the person can file an application under the scheme for only few issues covered in the SCN?
Ans. No. A person has to file declaration for entire amount of tax dues as per the SCN.

Q.5 What is the scope of tax relief covered under section 124(1) (b) with respect to SCN for late fee and penalty only where the amount of duty in the said notice has been paid or is nil?
Ans. The tax relief shall be the entire amount of late fee or penalty.

Q.6 I have filed an appeal before the appellate forum (Commissioner (Appeals) /CESTAT) and such appeal has been heard finally on or before the 30thday of June, 2019. Am I eligible for the scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible in view of section 125(1) (a) of the said Scheme.

Q.7 What is the scope under the scheme when adjudication order determining the duty/tax liability is passed and received prior to 30.06.2019, but the appeal is filed on or after 01.07.2019?
Ans. No, such a person shall not be eligible to file a declaration under the Scheme.

Q.8 I have been convicted for an offence punishable under a provision of the indirect tax enactment. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. A person who has been convicted for any offence punishable under any provision of the indirect tax enactment for the matter for which he intends to file a Declaration shall not be eligible to avail the benefits under the Scheme.

Q.9 I have been issued a SCN, under indirect tax enactment and the final hearing has taken place on or before the 30th day of June, 2019. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1) (c) of the Scheme.

Q.10 I have been issued a SCN under indirect tax enactment for an erroneous refund or refund. Am I eligible for the scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1)(d) of the Scheme.

Q.11 I have been subjected to an enquiry or investigation or audit under indirect tax enactment and the amount of duty involved in the said enquiry or investigation or audit has not been quantified on or before the 30th day of June, 2019. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1) (e) of the Scheme.

Q.12 I have been subjected to an enquiry or investigation or audit under indirect tax enactment and I want to make a voluntary disclosure regarding the same. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible as per section 125(1) (f) (i) of the Scheme.

Q.13 I want to make a voluntary disclosure after having filed a return under the indirect tax enactment, wherein I have indicated an amount of duty as payable but the same has not been paid. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. You cannot make a voluntary disclosure in such a case. However, you can still file a Declaration under Section 125(1) (f)(ii).

Q.14 I have filed an application in the Settlement Commission for settlement of the case. Am I eligible for the Scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible to file a Declaration for a case for which you have filed an application in the Settlement Commission.

Q.15 I deal with the goods which are presently under Central Excise and is mentioned in the Fourth Schedule to the Central Excise Act, 1944. I want to make declarations with respect to those excisable goods. Am I eligible for the scheme?
Ans. No, you are not eligible to avail the benefits under the Scheme.

Q 16. How will I apply for the said scheme?
Ans. All such persons who are eligible under the Scheme will be required to file an electronic declaration at the portal https://cbic-gst.gov.in

Q 17 Will I get an acknowledgement for filing a declaration electronically?
Ans. Yes, on receipt of declaration, an auto acknowledgement bearing a unique reference number will be generated by the system. This unique number will be useful for all future references. The declaration will automatically be routed to the designated committee that will finalize your case.

Q.18 How will I come to know about the final decision taken by the designated committee on my declaration?
Ans. Within sixty days of filing of a declaration, you will be informed electronically about the final decision taken in the matter.

Q.19 What is the difference between ‘Tax Dues’ and ‘Tax Relief’?
Ans. ‘Tax Dues’ is the total outstanding duty demand. ‘Tax Relief’ is the concession the Scheme offers from the total outstanding duty demand.

Q.20 A SCN has been issued to me for an amount of duty of ? 1000 and an amount of penalty of ? In the Order in Original (OIO) the duty confirmed is of ? 1000 and an amount of ? 100 has been imposed as penalty. I have filed an appeal against this order before the Appellate Authority. What will be the tax dues for me?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 1000 and hence the tax dues will be ? 1000.
Q.21 A SCN has been issued to me for an amount of duty of ? .1000 and an amount of penalty of ? In the OIO the duty confirmed is of ? 900 and penalty imposed is ? 90. I have filed an appeal against this order. The department has not filed any appeal in the matter. What would be the tax dues?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 900 and hence the tax dues are ? 900.

Q.22 A SCN has been issued for an amount of duty of ? 1000 and an amount of penalty of ? In the OIO the duty confirmed is of ? 900 and penalty imposed is ? 90. I have filed an appeal against this order before the Appellate Authority. Further, Department has also filed an appeal before the Appellate Authority for an amount of duty of ? 100 and penalty of ? 10. What would be the tax dues?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 900 plus ? 100 i.e. ? 1000 and hence tax dues are ? 1000.

Q.23 A SCN has been issued for an amount of duty of ? The Adjudicating Authority confirmed the duty of ? 1000. I have filed an appeal against this order. The first appellate authority Commissioner Appeals/CESTAT reduced the amount of duty to ? 900. I have filed a second appeal (before CESTAT/High Court. The department has not filed any appeal. What will be the tax dues for me?
Ans. The amount of duty which is being disputed is ? 900 and hence the tax dues are ? 900.

Q.24 I have been issued a SCN under any of the indirect tax enactment on or before the 30th June, 2019, what will be the tax dues?
As per section 123(b), the tax dues will be the amount of duty/tax/cess stated to be payable in the SCN.

Q.25 I have been issued a SCN, wherein other persons apart from me are jointly and severally liable for an amount, then, what would be the tax dues?
Ans. As per section 123(b), the amount indicated in the SCN as jointly and severally payable shall be taken to be the tax dues payable by you.

Q.26 What is the coverage of SCNs under the Scheme with respect to main noticee vis-à-vis co-noticee particularly when the tax amount is paid?
Ans. In case of a SCN issued to an assesse demanding duty and also proposing penal action against him as well as separate penal action against the co-noticee/s specified therein, if the main noticee has settled the tax dues, the co-noticee/s can opt for the scheme for the waiver of penalty.

Q.27 What is the scope of coverage of periodical SCNs under the scheme?
Ans. Any SCN whether main or periodical, issued and where the final hearing has not taken place on or before 30.06.2019 is eligible under the Scheme.

Q.28 What are the benefits available under the Scheme?
Ans. The various benefits available under the Scheme are:
Total waiver of interest, penalty and fine in all cases
Immunity from prosecution
In cases pending in adjudication or appeal, a relief of 70% from the duty demand if it is ? 50 Lakh or less and 50%, if it is more than ? 50 Lakh.The same relief is available for cases under investigation and audit where the duty involved is quantified on or before 30th June, 2019.
In case of an amount in arrears, the relief is 60% of the confirmed duty amount if the same is ? 50 Lakh or less and it is 40% in other cases.
In cases of voluntary disclosure, the declarant will have to pay full amount of disclosed duty.

Q.29 Shall the pre deposit paid at any stage of appellate proceedings and deposit paid during enquiry, investigation or audit be taken into account for calculating relief under the scheme?
Ans. Any amount paid as pre-deposit at any stage of appellate proceedings under the indirect tax enactment or as deposit during enquiry, investigation or audit, shall be deducted while issuing the statement indicating the amount payable by the declarant.

Q.30 How the declaration made by the declarant under the Scheme would be verified?
Ans. The declaration made under section 125 except when it relates to a case of voluntary disclosure of an amount of duty shall be verified by the Designated Committee based on the particulars furnished by the declarant as well as the records available with the department.

Q.31 Whether the declarant will be given an opportunity of being heard or not?
Ans. Yes, as per section 127(3), after the issue of the estimate under sub-section (2), the Designated Committee shall give an opportunity of being heard to the declarant, if he so desires, in case of a disagreement.

Q.32 What will be procedure and time period of payment to be made by the declarant?
Ans. The declarant shall pay electronically withina period of 30 days of the statement issued by the Designated Committee, the amount payable as indicated therein.

Q.33 What procedure will be followed for withdrawal of appeals where the person has filed a declaration under the Scheme?
Ans. Where the declarant has filed an appeal or reference or a reply to the SCN against any order or notice giving rise to the tax dues, before the appellate forum, other than the Supreme Court or the High Court, then, such appeal or reference or reply shall be deemed to have been withdrawn. In case of a writ petition or appeal or reference before any High Court or the Supreme Court, the declarant shall file an application before such High Court or the Supreme Court for withdrawing such writ petition, appeal or reference and after withdrawal of such writ petition, appeal or reference with the leave of the Court, he shall furnish proof of such withdrawal to the Designated Committee.

Q.34 Whether any certificate will be provided to declarant as proof to payment of dues?
Ans. Yes, on payment of the amount indicated in the statement and production of proof of withdrawal of appeal, wherever applicable, the Designated Committee shall issue a discharge certificate in electronic form, within 30 days of the said payment and production of proof, whichever is later.

Q.35 Whether a calculation error in statement may be rectified or not?
Ans. Yes, within 30 days of the date of issue of a statement indicating the amount payable by the declarant, the Designated Committee may modify its order only to correct an arithmetical error or clerical error, which is apparent on the face of record, on such error being pointed out by the declarant or suo-motu.

Q.36 What will be the benefits of discharge certificate issued under the scheme?
Ans. Every discharge certificate issued under section 127 with respect to the amount payable under this Scheme shall be conclusive as to the matter and time period stated therein, and (a) the declarant shall not be liable to pay any further duty, interest, or penalty with respect to the matter and time period covered in the declaration; (b) the declarant shall not be liable to be prosecuted under the indirect tax enactment with respect to the matter and time period covered in the declaration; and (c) no matter and time period covered by such declaration shall be reopened in any other proceeding under the indirect tax enactment.

Q.37 Can I take input tax credit for any amount paid under the Scheme.
Ans. No.

Q.38 Can I pay any amount under the Scheme through the input tax credit account under the indirect tax enactment or any other Act?
Ans. No.

Q.39 Can I take a refund of an amount deposited under the Scheme?
Ans. No.

Q.40 In cases where pre-deposit or other deposit already paid exceeds the amount payable as indicated in the statement of the designated committee, the difference shall be refunded or not?
Ans. No, it shall not be refunded.

Q.41 Is there any benefit, concession or immunity on the declarant in any proceedings other than those in relation to the matter and time period to which the declaration has been made?
Ans. No, as per section 131, nothing contained in this Scheme shall be construed as conferring any benefit, concession or immunity on the declarant in any proceedings other than those in relation to the matter and time period to which the declaration has been made.

Q.42 Whether the discharge certificate under the scheme would serve as immunity against issuance of any further SCN (i) for the same matter for a subsequent time period; or (ii) for a different matter for the same time period?
Ans. No, as per section 129 (2)(b), the issue of the discharge certificate with respect to a matter for a time period shall not preclude the issue of a SCN,(i) for the same matter for a subsequent time period; or (ii) for a different matter for the same time period.

Q.43 What action would be taken against a declarant who makes false voluntary disclosure under the scheme?
Ans. As per section 129(c), in such cases of voluntary disclosure, where any material particular furnished in the declaration is subsequently found to be false, within a period of one year of issue of the discharge certificate, it shall be presumed as if the declaration was never made and proceedings under the applicable indirect tax enactment shall be instituted.
 

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