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Validity, Withdrawal and Denial of Composition Levy [Sec 10(3) read with Rule 6]

# Validity, Withdrawal & Denial of Composition

## (i) Automatic lapse — when conditions cease

  • Option remains valid as long as conditions are met.
  • Lapses immediately if aggregate turnover crosses prescribed limit (₹1.5 cr / ₹75 lakh / ₹50 lakh).
  • On lapse, the taxpayer must:
  • Pay tax under normal scheme u/s 9(1)
  • Issue tax invoices for taxable supplies
  • File intimation of withdrawal within 7 days of the triggering event
  • Effective date of withdrawal: as indicated in intimation, but not earlier than the beginning of the FY in which the intimation is filed.

## (ii) Voluntary withdrawal

  • File prescribed application.
  • Effective from date specified in application, but not before commencement of FY in which filed.

## (iii) Denial by Proper Officer (compulsory exit)

1. Officer issues Show Cause Notice (SCN) if he believes the person is ineligible / has contravened.

2. After considering reply, officer may accept or deny composition.

3. Denial may be retrospective, fixed by the authority.

4. Cap: effective date cannot be prior to the date of contravention.

## Stock statement on exit

  • Furnish statement of inputs and inputs contained in semi-finished / finished goods held in stock on the date of withdrawal/denial.
  • Time limit: 30 days from date of withdrawal / order of denial.

## Uniformity rule

Intimation/application for withdrawal or denial in respect of any place of business applies to all other GSTINs under the same PAN.

Worked example

### Example 1

Trader exceeds ₹1.5 cr on 12 Oct: Option lapses on 12 Oct. He must file withdrawal intimation by 19 Oct, issue tax invoices from 12 Oct, and file stock statement within 30 days of withdrawal.

### Example 2

Officer detects ineligibility w.e.f. 1 Aug (contravention date): Denial can be retrospective up to 1 Aug, not earlier.

⚠️ Common exam mistakes

  • Continuing on composition after threshold breach until 31 March — lapse is immediate, not year-end.
  • Treating retrospective denial as unlimited — capped at date of contravention.
  • Filing stock statement after 30 days — late filing has consequences.
Reference: Section 10(3) and Rule 6 — CGST Act, 2017 and CGST Rules, 2017
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