Section149
The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Goods and services tax compliance rating

In force Act 12 of 2017 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 12 Apr 2017 Instruments 1

Commencement. 22nd June, 2017 for sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 139, 146 and 164 1st July, 2017 for sections 6 to 9, 11 to 21, 31 to 41, 42 (except proviso to sub-section (9) of S 42), 43 (except proviso to subsection (9) of S 43), 44 to 50, 53 to 138, 140 to 163, 165 to 174.

Section 149 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 deals with goods and services tax compliance rating. Every registered person may be assigned a goods and services tax compliance rating score by the Government based on his record of compliance with the provisions of this Act. The Act was enacted on 12 Apr 2017.

(1) Every registered person may be assigned a goods and services tax compliance rating score by the Government based on his record of compliance with the provisions of this Act.

(2) The goods and services tax compliance rating score may be determined on the basis of such parameters as may be prescribed.

(3) The goods and services tax compliance rating score may be updated at periodic intervals and intimated to the registered person and also placed in the public domain in such manner as may be prescribed.

Section 149, The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act 12 of 2017).

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1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

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Questions about Section 149

What does Section 149 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act deal with?

Section 149 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act is headed "Goods and services tax compliance rating". Every registered person may be assigned a goods and services tax compliance rating score by the Government based on his record of compliance with the provisions of this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 149 of the Central 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: CGST Act 149, section 149 CGST Act, section 149 of the Central 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 149 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Circular No. 140/10/2020-GST dated 10.06.2020 (2020).

When was Section 149 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act enacted?

Section 149 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, cited as CGST Act 149, was enacted on 12 Apr 2017 as Act 12 of 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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