The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs ( CBIC ) has announced an extension of the due date for filing GSTR-3B for the month of October 2024 in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. This decision comes in light of the upcoming legislative assembly elections scheduled on November 20, 2024, which coincides with the original GSTR-3B deadline. The polling day is expected to make it difficult for taxpayers in these states to fulfil their GST compliance obligations while also exercising their right to vote.

Acknowledging this, the government, with the approval of the GST Implementation Committee ( GIC ), decided to provide relief by extending the due date. Become a PF & ESIC expert with our comprehensive course – Enroll Now The deadline for registered taxpayers with their principal place of business in Maharashtra and Jharkhand has been extended from November 20, 2024, to November 21, 2024.

The CBIC confirmed that an official notification regarding this extension will be issued soon, ensuring clarity and compliance for all affected taxpayers. Become a PF & ESIC expert with our comprehensive course – Enroll Now Taxpayers in Maharashtra and Jharkhand can now file their GSTR-3B returns for October 2024 by November 21, 2024. This extension applies exclusively to taxpayers with their principal place of business in these states, which is a thoughtful measure by the CBIC to ensure that taxpayers in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are not under compliance pressures on election day.