Section53A
The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017

Transfer of certain amounts

In force Act 12 of 2017 As on 18 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 53A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 deals with transfer of certain amounts. Where any amount has been transferred from the electronic cash ledger under this Act to the electronic cash ledger under the State Goods and Services Tax Act or the Union territory Goods and Services Tax Act, the Government shall, transfer to the State tax account or the Union territory tax account, The Act was enacted on 12 Apr 2017.

1[53A. Transfer of certain amounts.--- Where any amount has been transferred from the electronic cash ledger under this Act to the electronic cash ledger under the State Goods and Services Tax Act or the Union territory Goods and Services Tax Act, the Government shall, transfer to the State tax account or the Union territory tax account, an amount equal to the amount transferred from the electronic cash ledger, in such manner and within such time as may be prescribed.]

Section 53A, The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (Act 12 of 2017).

Questions about Section 53A

What does Section 53A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act deal with?

Section 53A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act is headed "Transfer of certain amounts". [53A. Transfer of certain amounts.--- Where any amount has been transferred from the electronic cash ledger under this Act to the electronic cash ledger under the State Goods and Services Tax Act or the Union territory Goods and Services Tax Act, the Government shall, transfer to the State tax accou

How do I find court cases under Section 53A 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 53A, section 53A CGST Act, section 53A 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 53A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act enacted?

Section 53A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, cited as CGST Act 53A, 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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