Just 18 Days After GST Registration, Chhattisgarh GST Dept Slaps ₹50,000 Penalty for Non-Filing

A firm in Chhattisgarh received a shocking penalty of "₹50,000 for non-filing of GST returns just 18 days after registration." The penalty was for the month of June, even though the firm was only registered in July. The incident, which has been widely criticized by tax professionals, highlights a significant administrative error and the need for the tax department to rectify its systems. This penalty on a newly registered business for a period before its existence under the GST framework is a clear violation of basic tax principles.