ITC REVERSAL CASES:POST 56TH GST COUNCIL

CA Rakesh Kumar Choudhary September 13, 2025 2 min read 63 Views
ITC REVERSAL CASES:POST 56TH GST COUNCIL

ITC must be reversed after a GST rate change only in specific cases, as clarified by the decisions and FAQs related to the 56th GST Council meeting:

Cases When ITC Must Be Reversed

  • Supply Becomes Wholly Exempt: If the outward supply of goods/services becomes fully exempt after the rate change, all previously availed ITC on inputs, input services, and capital goods pertaining to those supplies must be reversed per section 18(4) of CGST Act.

  • Opting for Composition Scheme: If a registered person opts for the composition scheme after the rate change, all ITC availed on stock and capital goods is required to be reversed.

  • Transitional Stock of Exempted Goods: If stock in hand on the date of exemption consists of inputs or input services that became exempt due to the rate change, ITC attributable to these inputs/services must be reversed.

  • ITC wrongly availed: In cases where ITC was availed incorrectly (blocked credits, non-business use, non-payment within 180 days, etc.), reversal is required as per section 16(2), section 17(5), Rule 37, Rule 42, Rule 43, etc., regardless of the rate change.

  • Post-Sale Commercial Credit Notes: If discounts or commercial credit notes are issued but not supported by matching GST credit notes, related ITC may require adjustment based on Council clarifications.


A mere reduction in GST rate does not by itself trigger ITC reversal. Reversal is required only if the supply becomes exempt or other specific provisions are met. Taxpayers should carefully monitor the nature of their supply after rate changes to avoid compliance risks

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CA Rakesh Kumar Choudhary
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CA Rakesh Kumar Choudhary

Rakesh Kumar Choudhary,CA,CISA,FCA,CERT (FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND FRAUD DETECTION),10+ years experience in direct and indirect taxation.