Section36
The Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Section 36

In force Act 16 of 2017 As on 07 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 2017

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Section 36 of the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Period of retention of accounts- Every registered person required to keep and maintain books of account or other records in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 35 shall retain them until the expiry of seventy two months from the due date of furnishing of annual return for th

Period of retention of accounts- Every registered person required to keep and maintain books of account or other records in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 35 shall retain them until the expiry of seventy two months from the due date of furnishing of annual return for the year pertaining to such accounts and records: Collins Provided that a registered person, who is a party to an appeal or revision or any other proceedings before any Appellate Authority or Revisional Authority or Appellate Tribunal or Court, whether filed by him or by the Chief Commissioner, or is under investigation for an offence under Chapter XIX, shall retain the books of account and other records pertaining to the subject matter of such appeal or revision or proceedings or investigation for a period of one year after final disposal of such appeal or revision or proceedings or investigation, or for the period specified above, whichever is later. CHAPTER -IX RETURNS

Section 36, The Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act 16 of 2017).

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  1. s. 35 Accounts and other records

Questions about Section 36

How do I find court cases under Section 36 of the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act 36, section 36 Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, section 36 of the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 36 of the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 35 (Accounts and other records), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act was enacted in 2017 as Act 16 of 2017. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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