The Tax Mantra

Revocation of GST Cancellation

In case application for cancellation of GST registration is applied by mistake by the registered person and he wishes to withdraw the application, he may do so provided no action has been initiated by the tax officer against the application.

Further, registered person may do so by following steps:

  • Go to the GST Portal gst.gov.in and post login navigate through services —User Services— View My Submissions
  • Click on the “withdraw” button available beside your application for cancellation of registration
  • Click on confirm and your application will be withdrawn

Application to the proper officer for revocation of cancellation of the registration

A registered person may submit an application to such proper officer for revocation of cancellation of the registration. Such application has to be made in FORM GST REG-21 within 30 days from the date of service of the cancellation order.

Following are the steps to file GST REG-21:

Step 1: Log in to the GST portal and navigate to ‘Services’ > ‘Registration’ > ‘Application for revocation of GST registration cancellation.

Step 2: Enter the required information and reasons for the reversal of the cancellation of GST registration. Also, supporting documents can be attached. After updating all the details, click on the verification checkbox. Select the authorized signatory and place.

 Step3: Apply Form GST REG-21 with DSC or EVC. A message will be received that the application is successfully submitted.

Extension of time limit for revocation of cancellation of registration

The application for revocation of cancellation of registration can be made by the registered person within following extended time allowed by the Central Tax Officers:

  • By the Additional Commissioner or the Joint Commissioner, as the case may be, for a period not exceeding thirty days;
  • By the Commissioner, for a further period not exceeding thirty days, beyond the period specified in clause (a)

If the registration has been cancelled for the failure of the registered person to furnish returns, then application for revocation of cancellation of registration can be filed only after furnishing all such returns and making payment of any amount due as tax in accordance with such returns along with any amount payable towards interest, penalty and late fee payable in respect of the said returns.

All returns due for the period from the date of order of cancellation of registration till the date of order of revocation of cancellation of registration shall be furnished by the registered person