Government extends deadline to file GST TRAN 1 till October 31

After a lot of confusion, the Government has clarified and extended the filing of GST TRAN 1 to October 31. The Government has issued a notification under rule 117 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 to make the changes. Confusion arose when the GST Council after its 21st meeting said in a press note that date to file TRAN 1 has been extended to October 31. However, a subsequent gove…