Question 12 - What are the circumstances in which order of Settlement Commission can be revoked? - FAQ on GST dated 21.9.2016 based on Draft Model GST

Q 12. What are the circumstances in which order of Settlement Commission can be revoked? Ans. (i) Order of Settlement Commission shall be void if it is later found that it was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation of facts. Thereafter proceedings covered by the settlement shall stand revived from the stage at which the application was allowed to be proceeded with by the Settlement Commission and shall be concluded by the relevant original or appellate authority within two years from the date of receiving such communication from the Settlement Commission. (Section 16) (ii) Order of Settlement Commission granting immunity from prosecution or payment of penalty can be withdrawn where it finds later that the applicant had concealed any facts or had given any false evidence or if he has failed to pay the sum specified in the settlement order in the prescribed time. (Section 20)