Rule61A
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Manner of opting for furnishing quarterly return

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 61A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with manner of opting for furnishing quarterly return. Every registered person intending to furnish return on a quarterly basis under proviso to sub-section (1) of section 39 , shall in accordance with the conditions and restrictions notified in this regard, indicate his preference for furnishing of return on a quarterly basis, electronically, on the co The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

(1) Every registered person intending to furnish return on a quarterly basis under proviso to sub-section (1) of section 39 , shall in accordance with the conditions and restrictions notified in this regard, indicate his preference for furnishing of return on a quarterly basis, electronically, on the common portal, from the 1 st day of the second month of the preceding quarter till the last day of the first month of the quarter for which the option is being exercised:

Provided that where such option has been exercised once, the said registered person shall continue to furnish the return on a quarterly basis for future tax periods, unless the said registered person,- (a) becomes ineligible for furnishing the return on a quarterly basis as per the conditions and restrictions notified in this regard; or (b) opts for furnishing of return on a monthly basis , electronically, on the common portal:

Provided further that a registered person shall not be eligible to opt for furnishing quarterly return in case the last return due on the date of exercising such option has not been furnished.

(2) A registered person, whose aggregate turnover exceeds 5 crore rupees during the current financial year, shall opt for furnishing of return on a monthly basis ,electronically, on the common portal, from the first month of the quarter, succeeding the quarter during which his aggregate turnover exceeds 5 crore rupees.]

Amendment notes

1. Inserted vide Notification No. 82/2020-CT dated 10.11.2020.

Rule 61A, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

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Questions about Rule 61A

What does Rule 61A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 61A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Manner of opting for furnishing quarterly return". Every registered person intending to furnish return on a quarterly basis under proviso to sub-section (1) of section 39 , shall in accordance with the conditions and restrictions notified in this regard, indicate his preference for furnishing of return on a quarterly basis, electronically, on the co

How do I find court cases under Rule 61A 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 61A, rule 61A CGST Rules 2017, rule 61A 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 61A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on rule 39 (Procedure for distribution of input tax credit by Input Service Distributor), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Rule 61A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 61A of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 61A, 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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