Section 53 of GST – Transfer of input tax credit
On utilisation of input tax credit availed under this Act for payment of tax dues under the Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (5) of section 49, as reflected in the valid return furnished under sub-section (1) of section 39, the amount collected as central tax shall stand reduced by an amount equal to such credit so utilised and the Central Government shall transfer an amount equal to the amount so reduced from the central tax account to the integrated tax account in such manner and within such time as may be prescribed. Related provisions of the Statute
Analysis and Updates
Introduction This Section provides simple but important modus operandi in respect of post CGST/ SGST/UGTST utilisation towards IGST liability. Analysis U/s 49 (5) (b) (c) and (d) of the Act, SGST / CGST / UTGST credits can be utilised by a tax payer on priority basis to respective SGST / CGST / UTGST dues first. Then, in case of CGST, balance, if any, can be used pay towards IGST. If used so, there shall be reduction in central tax caused by Central Government and equal credit shall be ensured to IGST in the prescribed manner. Such treatment shall be ensured by the Central Government for UTGST and SGST also in respective cases. For better clarity, it may please be noted that equivalent provision is there vide Section 18 of Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act 2017. Recommended Articles –
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