GST NEWS BULLETIN

Department of Commerce Issues Advisory For SEZ’s Subject to Their Coverage Under RoDTEP Scheme

The Department of Commerce has issued an advisory to all SEZ Units for mentioning a remark in the Shipping Bills and examination of goods, subject to coverage of Special Economic Zones ("SEZs") under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products ("RoDTEP") Scheme. As per this Advisory, SEZ Units filing Shipping Bills under RoDTEP Scheme should mention the following in the remarks column of the Shipping Bill

"Shipping Bill filed under RoDTEP Scheme if applicable to SEZ Units and subject to such conditions as prescribed including the product coverage"

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Last Date to Opt For QRMP Scheme

The last date to opt for QRMP(Quarterly Return Monthly Payment) scheme for the Quarter Jan-Mar 2021 is 31st January, 2021. QRMP scheme can be availed by a registered person having aggregate turnover up to ₹ 5 Crores in the Preceding Financial Year.

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CBIC Issued Instructions For Strict Compliance To Limitation While Filing Appeals/Petitions Before Courts/Tribunal.

CBIC vide Circular No. 1077/01/2021 – CX dated January 19, 2021 issued instructions for strict compliance to limitation while filing Appeals/Petitions before Courts/Tribunal.

Further, the circular highlights observations of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Office of the Chief Post General & Ors. v. Living Media India Ltd. :

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