Section153
The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Taking assistance from an expert

In force Act 12 of 2017 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 12 Apr 2017

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 153 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 deals with taking assistance from an expert. Any officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner may, having regard to the nature and complexity of the case and the interest of revenue, take assistance of any expert at any stage of scrutiny, inquiry, investigation or any other proceedings before him. The Act was enacted on 12 Apr 2017.

Any officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner may, having regard to the nature and complexity of the case and the interest of revenue, take assistance of any expert at any stage of scrutiny, inquiry, investigation or any other proceedings before him.

Section 153, The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act 12 of 2017).

Questions about Section 153

What does Section 153 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act deal with?

Section 153 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act is headed "Taking assistance from an expert". Any officer not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner may, having regard to the nature and complexity of the case and the interest of revenue, take assistance of any expert at any stage of scrutiny, inquiry, investigation or any other proceedings before him.

How do I find court cases under Section 153 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 153, section 153 CGST Act, section 153 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.

When was Section 153 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act enacted?

Section 153 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, cited as CGST Act 153, 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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