Notice to return defaulters
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 46 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 deals with notice to return defaulters. Where a registered person fails to furnish a return under section 39 or section 44 or section 45, a notice shall be issued requiring him to furnish such return within fifteen days in such form and manner as may be prescribed. The Act was enacted on 12 Apr 2017.
Where a registered person fails to furnish a return under section 39 or section 44 or section 45, a notice shall be issued requiring him to furnish such return within fifteen days in such form and manner as may be prescribed.
Section 46, The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act 12 of 2017).
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Questions about Section 46
What does Section 46 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act deal with?
Section 46 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act is headed "Notice to return defaulters". Where a registered person fails to furnish a return under section 39 or section 44 or section 45, a notice shall be issued requiring him to furnish such return within fifteen days in such form and manner as may be prescribed.
How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 CGST Act, section 46 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 46 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 39 (Furnishing of returns), section 44 (Annual return), section 45 (Final return), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Circular No. 129/48/2019-GST dated 24.12.2019 (2019), then Notification No. 16/2019 – Central Tax dated 29.03.2019 (2019).
When was Section 46 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act enacted?
Section 46 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, cited as CGST Act 46, 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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- 142. Miscellaneous transitional provisions1966 words
- 140. Transitional arrangements for input tax credit1883 words
- 54. Refund of tax1858 words
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