Question 22 - What is the consequence of not filing the return within the prescribed date? - Faq On GST (2nd Edition) Dated 31.3.2017

Q 22. What is the consequence of not filing the return within the prescribed date? Ans. A registered person who files return beyond the prescribed date will have to pay late fees of rupees one hundred for every day of delay subject to a maximum of rupees five thousand. For failure to furnish Annual returns by due date, late fee of Rs. One hundred for every day during which such failure continues subject to a maximum of an amount calculated at a quarter percent [0.25%] of his turnover in a state, will be levied.