Rule156
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Recovery through court

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 10 Oct 2026

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

Rule 156 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with recovery through court. Where an amount is to be recovered as if it were a fine imposed under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the proper officer shall make an application before the appropriate Magistrate in accordance with the provisions of clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 79 in FORM GST DRC- 19 to recover f The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

Where an amount is to be recovered as if it were a fine imposed under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the proper officer shall make an application before the appropriate Magistrate in accordance with the provisions of clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 79 in FORM GST DRC- 19 to recover from the person concerned, the amount specified thereunder as if it were a fine imposed by him.

Rule 156, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

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This section refers to

  1. r. 79 1 [****]

Questions about Rule 156

What does Rule 156 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 156 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Recovery through court". Where an amount is to be recovered as if it were a fine imposed under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the proper officer shall make an application before the appropriate Magistrate in accordance with the provisions of clause (f) of sub-section (1) of section 79 in FORM GST DRC- 19 to recover f

How do I find court cases under Rule 156 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 156, rule 156 CGST Rules 2017, rule 156 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.

What should I read with Rule 156 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on rule 79 (1 [****]), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Rule 156 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 156 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 156, 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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