Rule157
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Recovery from surety

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 157 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with recovery from surety. Where any person has become surety for the amount due by the defaulter, he may be proceeded against under this Chapter as if he were the defaulter. The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

Where any person has become surety for the amount due by the defaulter, he may be proceeded against under this Chapter as if he were the defaulter.

Rule 157, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

Questions about Rule 157

What does Rule 157 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 157 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Recovery from surety". Where any person has become surety for the amount due by the defaulter, he may be proceeded against under this Chapter as if he were the defaulter.

How do I find court cases under Rule 157 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 157, rule 157 CGST Rules 2017, rule 157 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 157 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 157 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 157, 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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