Rule128
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Examination of application by the Standing Committee and Screening Committee

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 07 Oct 2026

Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Jun 2017 In force 22 Jun 2017

Rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with examination of application by the Standing Committee and Screening Committee. The Standing Committee shall, within a period of two months from the date of the receipt of a written application [or within such extended period Not exceeding a further period of one month for reasons to be recorded in writing as may be allowed by the Authority,] in such form and manner as may be s The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

(1) The Standing Committee shall, within a period of two months from the date of the receipt of a written application 1 [or within such extended period Not exceeding a further period of one month for reasons to be recorded in writing as may be allowed by the Authority,] in such form and manner as may be specified by it, from an interested party or from a Commissioner or any other person, examine the accuracy and adequacy of the evidence provided in the application to determine whether there is prima- facie evidence to support the claim of the applicant that the benefit of reduction in the rate of tax on any supply of goods or services or the benefit of input tax credit has Not been passed on to the recipient by way of commensurate reduction in prices.

(2) All applications from interested parties on issues of local nature 1 [or those forwarded by the Standing Committee] shall first be examined by the State level Screening Committee and the Screening Committee shall, 1 [within two months from the date of receipt of a written application, or within such extended period Not exceeding a further period of one month for reasons to be recorded in writing as may be allowed by the Authority,] upon being satisfied that the supplier has contravened the provisions of section 171 , forward the application with its recommendations to the Standing Committee for further action.

Amendment notes

1. Inserted vide Notification No. 31/2019 - CT dated 28.06.2019.

Rule 128, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

Questions about Rule 128

What does Rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Examination of application by the Standing Committee and Screening Committee". The Standing Committee shall, within a period of two months from the date of the receipt of a written application [or within such extended period Not exceeding a further period of one month for reasons to be recorded in writing as may be allowed by the Authority,] in such form and manner as may be s

How do I find court cases under Rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules?

In judgments and charge sheets this rule 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 Rules 2017 128, rule 128 CGST Rules 2017, rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 128 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 128, came into force on 22 Jun 2017, having been enacted on 19 Jun 2017. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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