GST Return
GST Return
GST Return
SUBMITTEDBY:
RINKU YADAV
(211141132110)
(Teaching Assistant)
MAY, 2024
INSTITUTE OF BANKING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY, JHANSI
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that RINKU YADAV (211141132110) has carried out the research
work presented in this report entitled “A Comparative study of GST return” for the
award bachelors of commerce (hons) from Institute of Banking, Economics and
Finance, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi under my supervision.
Date:
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DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the project report entitled “A Comparative study of GST return”
which is being submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the degree of bachelors
of commerce (hons), is the result of the project carried out under the guidance and
supervision of Dr. RAJAT KUMAR KAMBOJ (Teaching Assistant), designation, Institute
of Banking, Economics and Finance. I further declare that it has not been previously
submitted to any other degree/diploma.
Date:
Place: Jhansi
RINKU YADAV
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This research study would not have been possible without the guidance and help of my
supervisor Dr.RAJAT KAMBOJ (Teaching Assistant) and several other individuals who
in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation
and completion of this study.
I would also like to express my special thanks to the Training and Placement Cell, for
giving me a chance to spend my practice in their environment and helping me in my day to
day activities during the intern time.
I extend my grateful thanks to other employees who are connected to their platform who
helped me in moral and material needs as well as sharing with me their knowledge to
improve my theoretical knowledge to the real works.
Finally, I would like to express my special thanks to my families and friends for helping
me in all aspects and for appreciating me for spending all my time in the workplace during
my internship time.
RINKU YADAV
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Table of Contents
Sr. No. Particulars Page No.
1 Introduction 1
3 Terminologies 4
4 Objectiveofstudy 5
5 Scopeof study 6
6 Needofstudy 7
7 ContributionduringSIP 8
8 HistoryofGSTandit’stypes 9
9 GSTreturns 24
GSTR-2A
12 Limitations 49
13 Researchmethodology 50
14 Literature 51
15 Findings 53
16 Conclusion 54
17 Bibliography 55
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CHAPTER-1
Introduction
The title of the project study “A Comparative study of GST return” gives us broad
knowledge about GST and analysis of GST return. The study also helps to know how
auditing of various GST return done in practical world of finance.
The Goods and Services Tax, or GST, is an indirect tax law applicable across India. It has
replaced multiple indirect taxes such as excise duty, service tax, value-added tax, octroi, entry
tax, and luxury tax. Laws pertaining to the same were put into effect on July 01, 2017, in
India. This indirect taxation system has gone through multiple amendments since to arrive at
the current juncture. However, it must be noted that GST does not replace customs duty,
which is still mandatory on imported goods and services. Every kind of product and service
attracts a different tax rate under GST. For example, luxury or sin goods are classified to
attract a higher interestrate, where as necessities have been included in lower and nil rate slab
rates.
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Visionandmission
SNGC is a team of individuals that collects, interprets, and maintains financial information
while providing quality customer service and
training.WestrivetoprotectthefinancialintegrityoftheUniversityin a changing regulatory and
technological environment. A department recognized for providing excellent customer
service, including training, and reliable, accurate financial information.
Our goal is to provide a full range of financial information: from
detailedinformation,suchashowtoprocessatransaction,tooverview
information,suchashowtointerpret thefinancialreports.Weprovide a full disclosure of the
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Terminologies
GST - The Goods and Services Tax, or GST, is an indirect tax law applicable across
India. It has replaced multiple indirect taxes such as excise duty, service tax, value-
added tax, octroi, entry tax, and luxury tax.
Auditing is a part of the accounting world. It isan examination of accounting and
financial records that is undertaken independently.
CGST,SGST,IGST,UGST
ComparisonofGSTR-3BvsGSTR-2A
GSTR-3BwithGSTR-1
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Objectivesofstudy
GST return
CompareGSTreturninvoicesforauditing.
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Scopeofstudy
AcquiringknowledgeofGSTandreturn
GettingimportanceofvarioustaxslabinGST.
UnderstandingcomparisonofGSTreturn.
Evaluatingresultswithhelpofgraphs.
Understandingrecursionofnotfillingreturn.
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NeedofSIP
NeedofSIPistogaininsideknowledgeofauditing
Toknowworkingenvironmentofoffice.
Totackleinvoiceandsolvequeriesofclients.
Tohandlerolesandresponsibilitiesinthecompany.
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CONTRIBUTIONDURINGSIP
FollowingismycontributionofSIPin45days:-
ReviewofvariousGSTinvoices.
DownloadGSTreturnfilefromgovernmentwebsite.
ComparingGSTreturnwithinvoice.
UnderstoodvariousGSTslabs.
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HistoryofGST
Year Event
2000 PMAtalBihariVajpayeesetsupacommitteetodraft
theGoods&ServicesTaxlawforIndia.
schedulestheintroductionoftheGoods&ServicesTax
onApril01,2010.
2007 ThedecisiontophaseoutCentralSalesTax(CST)is
made,afterwhichCSTratesarereducedfrom4%to
3%.
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2008 TheECfinalisesthedualstructureofGSTforseparate
legislationandlevy.
hurdles.
2013 TheStandingCommitteepresentsitsreportonGST.
totheParliament.
2015 TheLokSabhaapprovestheBillbutitgetsstalledin
theRajyaSabha..
2016 The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) goeslive; simultaneously,
thePresidentofIndia.
2017 The Cabinet approves the creation of foursupplementary bills on GST. Post
01,2017.
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TypesofGSTChargedinIndia
1. StateGoodsandServicesTax(SGST)
The State Goods and Services Tax is one of the GST types which the government of a
particular state imposes. The state government taxes goods and services within the state
(intrastate, for example Mysore), andthe state government is the sole beneficiary of the
collected revenue.
However, if the transaction of the goods is interstate (outside the state), then
both SGST and CGST are applied. But, if the goods and services are
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revenueearnedfromSGSTbelongstothestategovernment and revenue from CGST
SGSTRates
Commodities SGST
CapitalGoods,toiletries,etc. 9%
Premiumluxurycommodities 14%
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CentralgoodsandServicestax(CGST)
services. The central government taxes it. TheCGST Act governs thistypeof GST. Here,
therevenuegenerated from the CGST is collected along with the SGST and is divided
For instance, when a trader makes a transaction within the state, the
goodsaretaxedwithSGSTandCGST.TheGSTrateisdividedequally
government.
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CGSTRates
Commodities CGST
CapitalGoods,toiletries,etc. 9%
Premiumluxurycommodities 14%
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IntegratedGoodsandServicestax(IGST)
and services that are imported as well as exported. The IGST Act governs it, and the central
For instance, when the trader makes a supply between two states, the type of tax in this case
would be IGST.
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IGSTRates
Commodities IGST
CapitalGoods,toiletries,etc. 18%
Premiumluxurycommodities 28%
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UnionTerritoryGoodsandServicesTax (UGST)
territories.
TheUGSTisapplicableinDadra,NagarHaveli,Chandigarh,
Andaman and Nicobar along with Pondicherry and Delhi. Here the revenue collected by the
government belongs to the Union territory government. As the UGST is a replacement for the
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OBJECTIVESOFGST
Theeliminationofothertaxes–
The introduction of the GST Act led to the replacement of other indirect taxes. The
Increasescompatibility–
Increasestransparency–
The GST reduces the chances of corruption and increases transparency. For example,
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Reductionofprice–
Boostthecountry'srevenue–
Highefficiencyandproductivity–
The GST in India intends to eliminate logistical restrictions and the time-consuming
predicted to rise.
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ListofGoodsandServiceTaxRatesandSlab
5%TaxSlab
are skimmed milk powder, coffee, fish fillets, coal, fertilizers, ayurvedic medicines, insulin,
TheGST rate in India for services in the 5% tax slab includes smaller
12%GSTSlab
The 12% slab includes items such as frozen meat products, butter, sausage, ghee, pickles,
fruit juices, namkeen, tooth powder, instant food mix, umbrella, medicine, cell phones, man-
made yarn, wooden frames for painting, photographs, Brass Kerosene Pressure Stove, Art
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18%GSTSlab
TheGST rate in India is structured in such a way, that the bulk of the items fall under this
preparations, mirror, glassware, safety glass, sheets, pumps, light fitting, compressors, fans,
Some others include marble & granite, paints, scent sprays, hair shavers, lithium-ion
batteries, artificial fruits, hair curlers, hairdryers, stones used in flooring, vacuum cleaners,
binoculars, oil powder, cocoa butter, fat, detergent as well as artificial flower.
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28%GSTSlab
The 28% GST slab is the highest GST rate in India. It is mainly reserved for sin goods as well
Automobiles and motorcycles along with hair clippers are also part of
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GSTreturn
GSTreturnisadocumentthatwillcontainallthedetailsofyoursales,
GST returns, you will need to pay the resulting tax liability (money that you owe the
government).
All business owners and dealers who have registered under the GST system must file GST
RegularBusinesses.
BusinessesregisteredundertheCompositionScheme.
Othertypesofbusinessownersanddealers.
Amendments.
Auto-draftedReturns.
TaxNotice.
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DifferenttypesofGSTReturns
taxpayer
for GST return filing was 10th
underGST.
of the next month.
services as agreedby
goods and
services.
outward supplies of
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GSTR-3B Returns of outward Previously it was the 20th of
taxpayer.
GSTR-4 GST filing for The due date is the 30th of the
(Supplier of goods)
andCGST(Rate)
person.
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GSTR-6 Returns that an Input
Service Distributor
information of the
13thofnextmonth.
invoices on which
issuedbyanISD.
under
GST.
commerce
operatorwhois
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required to deduct Tax
Collected at
SourceunderGST.
normaltaxpayer. financialyear.
composition levy
year.
outstanding.
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ComparisonofGSTR-3BvsGSTR-2A
Form GSTR – 3Bis a monthly summary return filed by the taxpayer by the 20th of the next
Form GSTR – 2Ais an auto-populated form generated in the recipient’s login, covering all the
When the supplier files GSTR – 1 in any particular month disclosing his sales, the
corresponding details are captured in GSTR-2B and GSTR – 2A of the recipient. While the
filing of Form GSTR – 2 has been kept in abeyance, it’s still important under the GST
2A.GSTR–3Bisasummaryreturn.Hence,theamount.
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of ITCavailableasdisclosedinTable4(a)mustmatchwithtaxdetails disclosed in Form GSTR-2B
ITC claimed. In turn, the reconciliation before filing GSTR-3B will help avoid any potential
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ImportanceforGSTR-3BvsGSTR-2A
GST authorities have issued notices to a large number of taxpayers asking them to
reconcile the ITC claimed in a self- declared summary return Form GSTR – 3B with
the auto- generated Form GSTR-2B and Form GSTR – 2A. Such notices are issued in
Form GST ASMT – 10. The taxpayer would be required to reply to such notices or
Reconciliation ensures that credit is being claimed for the tax which has been actually
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Ensures that no invoices have been missed/recorded more than once, etc.
IncasethesupplierhasnotrecordedtheoutwardsuppliesinForm GSTR – 1,
communication can be sent out to the supplier to ensure that the discrepancies are
corrected.
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Reasonsfornon-reconciliationofGSTR-2Avs3B
The details disclosed in Form GSTR – 2A and Form GSTR – 3Bmay not reconcile on
ThecreditofIGSTclaimedontheimportofgoods
IGSTCreditontheimportofservices
ThecreditofGSTpaidonreversechargemechanism, etc.
TransitionalcreditclaimedinTRAN–IandTRAN–II.
ITCforgoodsandservicesreceivedinFY2020-21butavailedin FY 2021-22.
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AdvantagesofGSTR-3Bvs2Areport
Check the difference for every field such as B2B other than reverse charge to compare
ITCcomparisonatPANandGSTINlevelisavailable.
action.
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Auditing of GSTR-3B with GSTR-1
taxpayer in order to ensure that there are no variations or gaps, which could, in turn, lead to a
demand notice from the tax authorities or unwanted issues that may arise and hinder the
GSTR-3B is a monthly summary return filed by at ax payer by the 20th of the next month or
22nd/24th of month following a quarter. GSTR- 3B discloses supplies made during the month
along with GST to be paid, input tax credit claimed, purchases on which reverse charge is
applicable, etc., and also makes a provision for the payment of taxes, if any, for the relevant
month.
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GSTR-1 is a monthly or quarterly return filed by tax payers to disclose details of their
outward supplies for the month – along with their tax liability. Here, invoice-wise details are
to be uploaded so that the Government can keep a check on every transaction. This forms the
basis for the recipient of supplies to accept the same and take the eligible input tax credit.
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ImportanceforGSTR-3BvsGSTR-1
Time and again, GST authorities have issued show cause notices to a large number of
taxpayers asking them to reconcile the total of sales disclosed in the GSTR-3B
Reconciliation ensures that no invoice is omitted or recorded more than once in either
of the returns.
This ensures a tax payer to arrive at an accurate amount of output tax payable on the
From 1st January 2021, taxpayers must ensure that supplies declared in GSTR-1 must
be suspended.
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Any late declaration of GST liability canal so attract interest.
Reconciliation would also help the Government to allocate the right share of tax
any errors that have been made when entering the details of integrated taxes while
filing GSTR-3B.
GSTR-1 forms the base for the recipients of supplies to claim input tax credit while
filing their returns. Hence, a timely and accurate declaration in both GSTR-1and
GSTR-3Bisnecessary, to avoid hassles with recipients at a later date, and also ensure
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Reconciliation at the time of filing of Annual return
supplies is a must to ensure that the details disclosed match the details disclosed in
GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, across all months. Details of tax paid during the year need to
be mentioned as well and this must tally with the total taxes disclosed and paid in
GSTR-3B.
system is integrated and a mismatch between the same could result in improper
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Reasons form is matches in GSTR-3B vs GSTR-1
Most commonly, the details disclosed in Form GSTR– 3Band GSTR – 1 may not
Reporting of supplies under the wrong table in GSTR-3B, but correctly reporting the
sales correctly in Table 6A of GSTR-1, but incorrectly reporting it under Table 3.1(a)
in GSTR-3B.
Issue of an invoice in a particular month, and issue of a debit or credit note at a later
GSTR-1.
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Value of supplies correctly shown but tax paid under the wrong head. For example,
Supplies that may have been amended after GSTR-1 has been filed. In other words,
any change of tax liability between the time of filing GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B.
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AdvantagesofGSTR-3BvsGSTR-1TaxComparison
Report
Download GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B anytime across months and upload sales ledgers to
start comparing data. Verify GST login once using OTP, and continue to easily update
Check the difference for every field such as outward tax, outward taxable value,
Know the differences instantly at a monthly, quarterly, orannual level, to take further
action.
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Repercussion on not filling ITR
The ITR filing deadline has been extended twice, first from the usual July 31, 2021, to
September 30, and then eventually, to December 31. Note that he last date for filing belated
Assessment Year is the year post financial year(FY) where your income is assessed and
evaluated.
While the due date i.e. December 31 indicates the day seller can file income tax returns
without paying any penalty charges or foregoing any benefits, the last date i.e. March 31 is
the final day seller can file ITR with the IT department, after paying the relevant fine and
fees.
In the event seller miss out on filing your returns today, seller will have to pay a maximum
ranges up to Rs 5,00,000, seller/individual will only be required to pay Rs1,000 as a fine for
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filing ITR after December 31. But, if seller/individual annual income does not fall in the
The midnight of 31st December is the due date only for individual taxpayers whose accounts
Act, 1961. Here is a list of financial implications you will have to face :
Payment of penal interest on unpaid tax liability, if any. This amount, payable by assesses will
increase proportionately to the delay. seller/individual will also have to for ego any interest on
refund of excess taxes seller/individual have paid for the delay period.
Seller/individual will not be able to set off losses against your current year's income if v fail to
Significantly, seller/individual will not be able to carry forward any losses despite timely
payment of all past taxes. This includes losses from business and profession, short-
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any other losses. The only exception here is the loss from house property up to an amount of
Rs.2 lakh.
For carrying forward the losses, it is compulsory that seller/individual file all taxes before the
due date. Notably, taxpayers can carry forward their short and long-term capital losses to a
maximum of 8 assessment years immediately after the AY in which the loss was evaluated.
And in the situation seller/individual don't file income tax returns at all, seller/individual will
be subjected to a penalty that can range any where between50-200 percent of the assessed
tax. Inaddition, there is also aprovision of prosecution i.e. rigorous imprisonment of upto 7
years.
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GraphicalRepresentation
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GST COLLECTION GRAPH
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Limitations
Traders does not follow scheduled date to file return which increases work of filling
penalties.
Businesses does not record all transaction in GST return to save tax.
Because of heavy traffic on website it takes lot of time and efforts to download file
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Research methodology
A research methodology encompasses the way in which you intend to carry out your
research. This includes how you plan to tackle things like collection methods, statistical
Primary Data
Secondary Data
During internship we have use primary data from seller such as purchase and sale invoice to
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Literature
G. Garg, analysed the impact of GST on Indian tax scenario. Hetried to highlight the
objectives of the proposed GST plan along with the possible challenges and opportunity that
GST brings. He concluded that GST is the most logical steps towards the comprehensive
indirect tax reform in our country since independence. GST is leviable on all supply of goods
and provision of services as well combination thereof. All sectors of economy i.e the industry,
business including Govt. departments and service sector shall have to bear impact of GST. All
sections of economy viz., big, medium, small scale units, intermediaries, importers, exporters,
traders, professionals and consumers shall be directly affected by GST. One of the biggest
taxation reforms in India– the Goods and Service Tax (GST) is all set to integrate State
economies and boost over all growth. GST will create a single, unified Indian market to make
the economy stronger. Experts say that GST is likely to improve tax collections and Boost
India’s economic development by breaking tax barriers between States and integrating India
through a uniform tax rate. Under GST, the taxation burden willbedivided equitablybetween
manufacturing and services, through a lower tax rate by increasing the tax base and
minimizing exemptions.
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Pankaj Chand the authors in the paper have explored the concept of GST, the need to
introduce it in India, the hurdles in introducing it in India and suggestions to overcome the
same. The paper also discusses the benefits of introducing GST at the earliest. The authors
have discussed the options to introduce the dual GST in India which could be Concurrent
Dual GST, National GST or State GST. Under the concurrent dual GST the better option was
the one where GST is applied on both goods and services. The other option explored was
whether the Central GST would be on goods and services but state GST would be only on
goods since state to collect GST in services is difficult to determine. This option also
recommended one single return with both CGST and SGST details and PAN based
registration. The authors have also discussed the constitutional amendments required if GST
is ever to be introduced since without the amendment taxing both goods and services using
one tax is not possible. The paper also highlights the issues in the credit mechanism in the
CGST/SGST model since it is difficult to practically implement in terms of determination of
place where service is taxable. The other challenges to introduction of GST in India
highlighted are the availability of strong IT network, infrastructure and programmes,
agreement on other provisions like basic threshold, exemption to goods/services, rates to be
applied, etc.
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FINDINGS
accounting.
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CONCLUSION
Summer internship in SNGC Tax serve was very helpful for in learning about
During SIP I have gained knowledge of GST and how actual auditing is done to find
In this process I came that working in an organisation and studying about working in
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Bibliography
Reference book:-
Good and service tax, Dr.H.C. Mehrota & Prof.V.P.Agarawal The simplified Indian
Web links:-
https://gstcouncil.gov.in/
https://ijcrt.org/
https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal
https://gstcouncil.gov.in/
https://jgateplus.com/home/
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