Provisions under Section 81 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 relating to “Transfer of Property to be Void in Certain Cases”:
Section 81 of CGST Act 2017: Transfer of Property to be Void in Certain Cases (CHAPTER XV – DEMANDS AND RECOVERY)
Where a person, after any amount has become due from him, creates a charge on or parts with the property belonging to him or in his possession by way of sale, mortgage, exchange, or any other mode of transfer whatsoever of any of his properties in favour of any other person with the intention of defrauding the Government revenue, such charge or transfer shall be void as against any claim in respect of any tax or any other sum payable by the said person:
Provided that, such charge or transfer shall not be void if it is made for adequate consideration, in good faith and without notice of the pendency of such proceedings under this Act or without notice of such tax or other sum payable by the said person, or with the previous permission of the proper officer.
| Note: CBEC notifies 01/07/2017 as the commencement date vide Notification 9/2017. |
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| CGST Act 2017: Last updated 15/02/2024 |
| The CGST Act 2017 has been notified vide GOI Notification dated 12/04/2017, which has subsequently been amended through the CGST (Extension to J&K) Act 2017, Finance Act 2018, CGST Amendment Act 2018, Finance Act 2019, Finance Act 2020, Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance/Act 2020, Finance Act 2021, Finance Act 2022, Finance Act 2023, CGST Amendment Act 2023, CGST Second Amendment Act 2023 & Finance Act, 2024 including various Notifications/Orders issued by the Govt./ CBIC from time to time, relating to the commencement dates of various sections and provisions in the respective CGST/Amendment Acts, wherever required. Information on this page is a section-wise compilation of the amendments to the CGST Act, 2017 made through various notifications issued by CBIC from time to time (upto 15th February, 2024), with the best possible efforts for accuracy. In any case, E&OE. For official or updated information, please visit the CBIC website. |
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