The Central Government, in alignment with the recommendations of the Council, has issued Notification No. 13/2017 –Central Tax on the 28th of June, 2017.
This notification, exercising powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (3) of section 50, sub-section (12) of section 54, and section 56 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), establishes the rate of interest per annum for specified sections.
The table below delineates the designated sections alongside their respective interest rates, including changes indicated from the Finance Act 2022.
| S.No. | Section | Rate of interest (%) | Change in interest Rates from Finance Act 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sub-section (1) of section 50 (Non Payment/delay in GST liability) | 18 | 18 |
| 2. | Sub-section (3) of section 50 Wrong utilization of ITC | 24 | 18 |
| 3. | Sub-section (12) of section 54 Refund by taxpayer | 6 | 6 |
| 4. | Section 56 Refund withheld by department | 6 | 6 |
| 5. | Proviso to section 56 Refund due to order etc. | 9 | 9 |
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