CGST Section 80: Payment of Tax and Other Amount in Installments

Provisions under Section 80 of the CGST Act 2017 relating to “Payment of Tax and Other Amount in Installments”:

Section 80: Payment of Tax and Other Amount in Installments (CHAPTER XV: DEMANDS AND RECOVERY) [*1]

On an application filed by a taxable person, the Commissioner may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the time for payment or allow payment of any amount due under this Act, other than the amount due as per the liability self-assessed in any return, by such person in monthly installments not exceeding twenty four, subject to payment of interest under section 50 and subject to such conditions and limitations as may be prescribed:

Provided that where there is default in payment of any one installment on its due date, the whole outstanding balance payable on such date shall become due and payable forthwith and shall, without any further notice being served on the person, be liable for recovery.

Notes (History of Amendments in Bare Text):

1. CGST Section 80 introduced vide GOI Notification dated 12/04/2017, followed with CBEC Notification 9/2017 on commencement date of 01/07/2017.