Clarification on GST related issues as stated by Circular No. 160/16/2021
Circular No. 160/16/2021-GST dated 20th September, 2021 published by the CBIC, has imparted a clarification in respect of certain GST related issues. Clarification with respect to section 16(4) for Debit Notes, Carrying physical copy of E-Invoice during transportation & refund of GST on goods where export duty is applicable, has been provided. ➤ Availment of ITC on debit notes The Section 16(4) of the CGST Act, 2017 was amended vide the Finance Act, 2020, so as to delink the date of issuance of debit note from the date of issuance of the underlying invoice for purposes of availing input tax credit w.e.f 01.01.2021. The line of amendment that was made stated: “A registered person shall not be entitled to take ITC in respect of any invoice or debit note for supply of goods or services or both after the due date of furnishing of the return u/s 39 for the month of September following the end of FY to which such invoice or invoice relating to such debit...