Rule2
The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017

Definitions

In force From 22 Jun 2017 Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 As on 09 Oct 2026

Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017 Ministry Finance Enacted 19 Jun 2017 In force 22 Jun 2017 Cited by 3 provisions

Rule 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 deals with definitions. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) "Act" means the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017 ); The Act came into force on 22 Jun 2017.

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) "Act" means the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017 );

(b) "Form" means a Form appended to these rules;

(c) "section" means a section of the Act;

(d) "Special Economic Zone" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (za) of section 2 of the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 (28 of 2005 );

(e) words and expressions used herein but not defined and defined in the Act shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act. CHAPTER II 1 [COMPOSITION LEVY]

Amendment notes

1. Substituted (w.e.f. 01.02.2019) for the words "Composition Rules" vide Notification No. 03/2019-CT dated.29.01.2019.

Rule 2, The Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (Act G.S.R. 610(E) of 2017).

Cross-references

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Questions about Rule 2

What does Rule 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules deal with?

Rule 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules is headed "Definitions". In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) "Act" means the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017 );

How do I find court cases under Rule 2 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 2, rule 2 CGST Rules 2017, rule 2 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 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, and has it changed?

3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Rule 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules come into force?

Rule 2 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, cited as CGST Rules 2017 2, 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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