Revocation of GST Number
The GST Act is very comprehensive and covers various situations a taxpayer may face with provision and procedures. In this article, we look at the procedure for revocation of GST registration cancellation order along with the applicable forms. The provision for revocation are contained under rule 23 of the CGST Rules, 2017.
The tax official may have cancelled a taxpayer’s GST registration by initiating suo moto proceedings. The aggrieved taxpayer can apply for revocation or restoration of such GST registration cancelled by visiting the GST portal.
Time Limit for Revocation
Any registered taxable person can apply for revocation of cancellation of GST registration within a period of 30 days from the date of service of order of cancellation of GST registration. It must be noted that the application for revocation can be done only during the circumstances when the registration has been cancelled by the proper officer on his own motion. Hence, revocation cannot be used when GST registration was cancelled voluntarily by a taxpayer.
Online Revocation Procedure
- Access the GST Portal at www.gst.gov.in.
- In order to enter into the account, enter the username and appropriate password.
- In the GST Dashboard, select services, under services select registration and further under registration select application for revocation of cancelled registration option.
- Select the option of applying for revocation of cancelled registration. In the select box, enter the reason for revocation of GST registration cancellation. Further, you need to choose appropriate file to be attached for any supporting documents and you need to select verification checkbox and select name of authorized signatory and fill up the place filed box.
- The final step would be to select SUBMIT WITH DSC OR SUBMIT WITH EVC box.
Processing of Application
If the proper officer satisfied with the reason provided by the taxpayer for revocation of cancellation of registration, then, the officer shall revoke the cancellation of registration.
The time period of revocation, by the proper officer, is 30 days from the date of application. The proper officer is required to pass an order revoking the cancellation of registration in FORM GST REG-22.
Rejection of Application
If a GST officer is not satisfied with the revocation application, the officer would issue a notice in FORM GST REG-23. On receipt of the notice, the applicant is required to furnish a suitable reply in FORM GST REG-24 within a period of 7 working days from the date of service of the notice. On receipt of a suitable reply from the applicant, the officer is required to pass a suitable order in FORM GST REG-05 within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of a reply from the applicant.
Processing of Appllneligible Applicants
UIN Holders (i.e. UN Bodies, Embassies and Other Notified Persons), GST Practitioner or in case the registration is cancelled on the request of the taxpayer or legal heir of the taxpayer, cannot apply for revocation of cancelled registration.
The time period of revocation, by the proper officer, is 30 days from the date of application. The proper officer is required to pass an order revoking the cancellation of registration in FORM GST REG-22.
