New update on GST Amnesty Scheme waiver of penalty and interest: These taxpayers need to apply to appellate authority first to withdraw the appeal and then apply for the scheme

Goods and Service Tax: In a new advisory dated January 14, 2025 GSTN said certain taxpayers are are advised to submit their request for withdrawal of appeal applications to the concerned Appellate Authority. The Appellate authority will forward such requests to GSTN through State Nodal officer for withdrawal of such appeal applications (i.e. filed before 21.03.2023 and not disposed off) from backend.