Question 1

Is there a GST consultant near Selaiyur for gst revocation application?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We serve Selaiyur and the surrounding areas from our office at Porur, Chennai - 600 116, Tamil Nadu, and most revocation work is completed online — you send documents on WhatsApp and we handle the portal work. If you prefer in-person help, we offer doorstep document pickup across Selaiyur and you are welcome to visit our office. Reach us on +91 - 9600 606 444 between 9 AM and 8 PM, Monday to Saturday.

Question 2

Which GST office handles Selaiyur businesses?

Accepted Answer

Businesses in Selaiyur (PIN 600073) generally fall under the CGST Chennai Outer Commissionerate, with state-jurisdiction cases handled by the Tamil Nadu Commercial Taxes Department. Your exact division and range can be confirmed from your GSTIN on the GST portal. We regularly appear before this jurisdiction for registrations, clarifications and hearings, so we know the local practice and documentation preferences.

Question 3

The 90-day window for revocation is over. Is my GST number gone forever?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily, but your options narrow. The ninety-day period for filing REG-21 runs from service of the cancellation order, and an extension beyond it can be allowed by the Commissioner on sufficient cause being shown. Separately, you can challenge the cancellation order itself by filing an appeal in Form APL-01 before the appellate authority within three months of the order. If neither route works, the practical fallback is applying for a fresh registration, though the officer will scrutinise it closely given the cancelled history and pending dues must still be cleared. Speak to us at +91 - 9600 606 444 before choosing the route.

Question 4

Do I need to file all old returns before applying for revocation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a strict precondition. Where registration was cancelled for non-filing of returns, the revocation application in REG-21 cannot succeed unless all returns due up to the effective date of cancellation are filed, with tax, interest and late fees paid in full. The GSTR-3B late fee is Rs.50 per day, or Rs.20 per day for nil returns, capped with reference to turnover, and interest runs at 18 percent per annum on unpaid tax, so a long gap adds up. We first compute the exact clearance amount for your Selaiyur business, file the backlog, and then submit REG-21 so it is approved in one pass.

Question 5

My shop in Selaiyur had GST cancelled because I stopped filing returns during a slow period. What now?

Accepted Answer

This is the most common revocation scenario we see in Selaiyur. The sequence is: download the cancellation order and note its date, since your ninety-day REG-21 window runs from service of that order; compute and file every pending GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B up to the cancellation date; pay the tax with 18 percent interest and the late fees; then file REG-21 with a clear explanation of the lapse and proof of regularisation. Until revocation is granted you cannot issue tax invoices or generate e-way bills, so move quickly. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 with your GSTIN and we will assess the backlog the same day.

Question 6

My GST registration was cancelled by the officer. How do I get it restored?

Accepted Answer

If the registration was cancelled suo motu by the officer, you can apply for revocation in Form REG-21 on the GST portal within ninety days of the service of the cancellation order. Before applying, you must clear the cause of cancellation: file all pending returns and pay the tax, interest and late fees due up to the cancellation date. The officer may restore the registration by an order in REG-22, or issue a notice in REG-23, to which you reply in REG-24 within seven working days. Once revoked, the GSTIN becomes active again with the same number. Our Selaiyur office handles revocations end to end; call +91 - 9600 606 444.

Question 7

How long does GST revocation take after filing REG-21?

Accepted Answer

Once REG-21 is filed with all returns regularised, the officer examines the application and, if satisfied, passes a revocation order in Form REG-22 within thirty days of the application. If the officer has doubts, a notice in Form REG-23 is issued; you reply in Form REG-24 within seven working days, and the officer then decides within thirty days of your reply. In practice, clean applications where every pending return is filed and dues are paid before submission move fastest. After revocation, file any returns for the period between cancellation and revocation as required to bring the GSTIN fully current.

Question 8

How much does it cost to get a GST notice reply drafted in Selaiyur?

Accepted Answer

Professional fees depend on the type of notice and the stakes involved. A simple clarification or return-default reply costs far less than a detailed defence to a show cause notice with multiple issues. At ChennaiGST, notice reply services start at Rs.2,999, which covers studying the notice, reconciling your data, drafting a reasoned reply with supporting annexures and filing it on the GST portal. Hearing representation is scoped separately where required. We serve businesses across Selaiyur and nearby localities, and the first assessment of your notice is done before we quote. Call +91 - 9600 606 444 with a copy of the notice for a fixed quote.

Question 9

What happens if I miss filing GSTR-3B this month?

Accepted Answer

A late fee of Rs.50 per day (Rs.20 per day for a nil return) accrues automatically, capped based on your turnover, and interest at 18 percent per annum applies on tax paid late. You also cannot file the next period's GSTR-1 until the pending GSTR-3B is filed, since returns must be filed sequentially. If two consecutive tax periods remain unfiled, e-way bill generation gets blocked, and continued default can lead to suspension of your GSTIN. File the pending return at the earliest; call +91 - 9600 606 444 and we can clear the backlog quickly.

Question 10

Can nil GSTR-1 also be filed through SMS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Send NIL space R1 space your GSTIN space tax period in MMYYYY format (use the quarter-ending month for quarterly filers) to 14409 from the registered mobile number of the authorised signatory. Confirm with the CNF code received, and the portal issues an ARN. A nil GSTR-1 is possible only when there are no outward supplies at all, including no credit notes, amendments or documents to report for that period. Many of our clients in Selaiyur with seasonal businesses use this facility during off months, with our team verifying the status afterwards.

Question 11

Something is malfunctioning on the GST portal. How do I raise a formal grievance ticket?

Accepted Answer

Use the GST Self-Service Grievance Redressal Portal at selfservice.gstsystem.in. Select Report Issue, type a keyword describing the problem, and the system suggests the matching category along with FAQs; if those do not resolve it, proceed to raise the ticket by entering your GSTIN or ARN, contact details and a description, and attach screenshots of the error. A ticket reference number is issued instantly by email and SMS. Raising a ticket also creates a record that the failure was on the system side, which helps later if a deadline was missed because of a portal outage. Our Selaiyur office logs tickets for clients as part of retainer support.

Question 12

Does buying from unregistered dealers attract reverse charge for everyone?

Accepted Answer

No. The general reverse charge on all unregistered purchases under Section 9(4) was never fully implemented and now applies only to notified classes, principally real estate. A promoter must procure at least eighty percent of inputs and input services from registered suppliers for a project; on any shortfall, the promoter pays 18 percent under RCM, and cement purchased from an unregistered dealer attracts RCM at the rate applicable to cement, 18 percent since the September 2025 rate rationalisation reduced it from 28 percent, irrespective of the eighty percent test. Transfer of development rights and long-term leases to promoters are also covered. An ordinary trader or service provider in Selaiyur buying stationery from an unregistered shop has no Section 9(4) liability at all.

Question 13

Is GST payable under reverse charge on payments made to our company directors?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the capacity in which the director is paid. CBIC Circular 140/10/2020 settles the position: remuneration to a whole-time or executive director who is an employee, paid as salary with TDS under Section 192, is outside GST entirely as an employer-employee transaction. In contrast, sitting fees, commission and professional charges paid to independent or non-executive directors, typically suffering TDS under Section 194J, are taxable and the company pays 18 percent under reverse charge, claiming ITC. Companies in Selaiyur should split their director payments ledger accordingly, issue self-invoices for the RCM portion, and keep board resolutions and TDS treatment consistent as supporting evidence.

Question 14

What is the GST rate for restaurants and food delivery now?

Accepted Answer

Standalone restaurants, eateries and cloud kitchens charge 5 percent GST without input tax credit. Restaurants located in hotels where the room tariff exceeds Rs.7,500 per day fall in the specified premises category and charge 18 percent with input tax credit. Food ordered through e-commerce operators such as Swiggy and Zomato is taxed at 5 percent, with the platform liable to pay the tax on restaurant services supplied through it. A restaurant in Selaiyur paying 5 percent must remember that GST on its rent, gas and equipment purchases becomes a cost, since credit is barred.

Question 15

How do I track the status of a grievance ticket or any ARN I have on the GST portal?

Accepted Answer

For grievance tickets, open selfservice.gstsystem.in and use Check Status by entering the ticket reference number; the screen shows whether it is open, under processing or resolved, with the resolution comments. For applications filed on the main portal, log in and use Services, then Track Application Status, choosing the module and entering the ARN, or open My Applications to see every application with its case detail folder, notices and replies in one place. Diarise every ARN the day it is generated, because reply windows run from portal timestamps. ChennaiGST maintains an ARN tracker for every client engagement.

Question 16

How is interest calculated on a GST demand or late payment?

Accepted Answer

Interest runs at 18 percent per annum under Section 50 on tax paid after the due date, computed day-wise from the day following the due date until payment. Following amendments, interest on delayed GSTR-3B liability applies on the portion paid through the electronic cash ledger, and interest on wrongly availed ITC arises where the credit has been both availed and utilised. Interest is payable even where no penalty applies, and it cannot be waived by the officer. Because interest compounds silently over long disputes, paying the admitted tax early through DRC-03, even while contesting the rest, often saves a substantial amount.

Question 17

Which educational services are actually exempt from GST?

Accepted Answer

The exemption is confined to an educational institution as defined, meaning one providing pre-school education, education up to higher secondary school or equivalent, education as part of a curriculum for obtaining a qualification recognised by Indian law, or an approved vocational education course. Services by such institutions to their students, and specified input services to schools such as transport, catering and security, are exempt. Everything outside this boundary is taxable: private tuition, test preparation, hobby classes, skill courses without recognised certification, and training by ed-tech companies. The recognition of the qualification under Indian law is the decisive test, not the subject taught.

Question 18

What is the penalty for running a business without GST registration?

Accepted Answer

A taxable person who is liable to register but fails to do so faces a penalty of Rs.10,000 or the amount of tax evaded, whichever is higher, under Section 122 of the CGST Act. Beyond the penalty, the department can demand the tax for the entire unregistered period with interest at 18 percent per annum, and you cannot recover that tax from customers you billed without GST. Goods moved without registration and e-way bills, required for consignments above Rs.50,000, also risk detention. If your turnover has crossed the threshold, registering within thirty days is far cheaper than regularising later.

Question 19

Do you provide gst revocation application for small businesses and proprietorships in Selaiyur?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A large share of our clients in Selaiyur are proprietors, small traders, shop owners, freelancers and family businesses rather than large companies. The fee of Rs.2,999 and the process are the same regardless of size, and we explain the compliance position in plain language — in Tamil or English — so you understand what is being filed on your behalf and why.

Question 20

What is the process for revocation REG-21?

Accepted Answer

The process runs in clear stages: Cancellation review; Backlog filing; REG-21 application; Query and hearing response. A senior consultant reviews your file at each stage rather than passing it to a data-entry desk, and you receive a confirmation with the filed documents once it is complete. You always know which stage your work is at — we update you on WhatsApp instead of leaving you to follow up.

Question 21

Can I get revocation REG-21 done online without visiting the office?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the entire process can be handled online. You share scanned documents on WhatsApp or email, we prepare and file everything on the GST portal, and you receive the acknowledgement and filed copies digitally. Businesses in Selaiyur regularly complete revocation with us without a single office visit. If a physical verification or personal hearing is required by the department, we guide you through it.

Aspect	With ChennaiGST	DIY / Unattended
When a notice arrives	A professional drafts the reply in the department's format and files it within the statutory window, such as thirty days for ASMT-11.	You face departmental language alone, and a missed reply deadline can convert a simple query into a demand with penalty.
Keeping up with changes	Rate changes, portal updates and new thresholds such as the Rs.5 crore e-invoice limit are tracked by us and applied to your case proactively.	Changes are discovered after the fact — often through a rejected filing, a blocked e-way bill or a departmental letter.
Registration and amendments	Query-resistant applications prepared correctly the first time, with supporting documents matched to what proper officers actually verify.	Repeated clarification memos and resubmissions, with weeks lost because a rent agreement or premises photograph did not meet expectations.
Record keeping	Every return, challan, acknowledgement and working paper archived in an organised folder, retrievable in minutes years later.	Documents scattered across email, downloads and old phones; assembling records for a bank or an audit takes days.
Annual return preparation	Monthly reconciliations roll naturally into GSTR-9, filed comfortably before 31 December with figures already agreed through the year.	Twelve months of unmatched data reconstructed in December, with differences discovered too late to be corrected cleanly.
Risk of notices	GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B reconciled before filing, removing the mismatches that trigger most scrutiny notices.	Inconsistent figures across returns quietly build a mismatch history that surfaces later as ASMT-10 scrutiny or a demand notice.

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