15 October 2024
Late Fees: Rs. 50 per day (maximum Rs. 5,000) under Section 47 of the CGST Act, 2017. Penalty: Rs. 500 under Section 125 of the CGST Act, 2017 (if not filed). Additional consequences may include: Interest on the delayed input tax credit (ITC) claim. Potential loss of ITC if not reported timely. Possible scrutiny or audit by tax authorities. But late fees may not be levied even if it is filed.