One State One GST

Training Module for Department of Posts

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Slide 1: Training Program Overview

Implementation of One State One GST

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  • Prepared By: M/s Nitin Nakul & Co., Chartered Accountants (FRN 131245W)
  • For: Department of Posts – Gujarat Circle
  • Date: [Insert Date]
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Slide 2: Training Objectives

Key Learning Goals

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  • Understand GST: Concept, structure, and evolution of GST
  • Learn Processes: Registration, invoicing, returns, reconciliation, assessments
  • Handle Notices: Proper handling of notices, reconciliations, return filings, and audit requirements
  • ITC Rules: Understand ITC rules, restrictions, reversals, cross-charge & RCM
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Slide 3: Training Module Overview

Comprehensive Coverage

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  • GST Basics: Introduction to GST fundamentals
  • Government Framework: GST framework for government departments
  • Transition to One GST: Process of transitioning to One State One GST
  • Registration Structure: Registration structure for Department of Posts
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Slide 4: Why GST for Department of Posts?

Rationale and Benefits

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  • Taxable and Exempt Supplies: Postal services include taxable, exempt, and mixed supplies.
  • Compliance Burden: Prior multiple registrations led to high compliance burden.
  • Centralized GSTIN: Circular’s mandate to migrate to centralized GSTIN structure.
  • Uniform Compliance: Requirement of department-wide uniform compliance.
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Slide 5: GST Structure Relevant to DoP

Types and Usage

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  • IGST: Levied by Centre for inter-state supply & imports
  • CGST: Levied by Centre for intra-state supplies
  • SGST: Levied by State for intra-state supplies
  • Usage by DoP: Understanding when each type is used by DoP
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Slide 6: What is 'Supply' Under GST?

Understanding DoP Supplies

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  • Speed Post: Included as a taxable supply
  • Exempt Supplies: Basic mail services, money order, savings bank services
  • Mixed Supplies: Business post, agency services, philately services
  • Special Cases: Renting of PO premises, commission-based services, interest-free loans recovery
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Slide 7: Time of Supply for DoP

Determining Supply Timing

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  • Invoice Date: Earlier of invoice date or payment date
  • Payment Date: Example: Business post invoice dated 10th → Payment on 15th → 10th is time of supply
  • Importance: Critical for compliance and accurate tax calculation
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Slide 8: Place of Supply

Key Considerations for DoP

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  • Registered Customer: Location of customer determines place of supply
  • Unregistered Customer: Location of service provider is used
  • Performance-based Service: Place of performance is key
  • Rentals: Property location determines place of supply
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Slide 9: GST Applicability on DoP Services

Taxability Insights

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  • Speed Post: Taxable at standard rate
  • Parcels: Taxable at standard rate
  • Saving Bank: Exempt from GST
  • Philatelic Items: Treated as goods and taxable
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Slide 10: Current Challenges Before Transition

Issues with Existing System

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  • Multiple Registrations: 45+ GST registrations causing duplicate compliance workload
  • Unreconciled ITC: Vendor errors leading to unreconciled ITC
  • Multiple Notices: Notices across regions creating compliance difficulties
  • Compliance Monitoring: Difficulty in Circle-level compliance monitoring
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Slide 11: One State One GST (New Model)

Unified Structure Benefits

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  • Reduced GSTINs: 05 GSTINs only for the entire Circle
  • Unified Return Filing: Centralized compliance and return filing
  • Digital Registers: Digital register for notices, legal, and ITC
  • MIS Monitoring: MIS-based monitoring at Circle Office
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Slide 12: Central Coordination Team (NNC)

Roles and Responsibilities

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  • Monthly Compliance Filing: Ensuring timely filing of compliance documents
  • ITC Validation: Validation and reconciliation of ITC
  • Vendor Communication: Effective communication with vendors
  • Audit Support: Providing support during audits
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Slide 13: Region Level Responsibilities

Duties and Tasks

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  • Purchase Register: Maintain and update purchase register
  • Invoice Validation: Validate invoices uploaded by vendors
  • Supply Classification: Classify taxable vs exempt supplies
  • Data Submission: Submit data to Circle within timelines
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Slide 14: HO Level Responsibilities

Duties and Tasks

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  • Revenue Register: Maintain service-wise revenue register
  • DRC/SCN Registers: Maintain DRC/SCN registers
  • GSTR-2B Mismatches: Verify mismatches in GSTR-2B
  • Monthly MIS: Prepare draft monthly MIS
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Slide 15: Circle Office Responsibilities

Duties and Tasks

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  • GSTR Approvals: Approve GSTR-1 & 3B
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor region performance
  • Legal Compliance: Oversee legal compliance
  • Circulars & Instructions: Issue necessary circulars and instructions
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Slide 16: NNC Team Responsibilities

Duties and Tasks

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  • Data Validation: Regional data validation
  • Return Preparation: Preparation and filing of returns
  • 2B Reconciliation: Reconciliation of GSTR-2B
  • DRC Responses: Drafting responses for DRC
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Slide 17: Supply Compliance Workflow

Monthly Cycle (5th–25th)

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  • Data Collection: 5th: Collect monthly outward supply data (HO level)
  • Data Validation: 6–8th: Data validation, corrections, reclassification
  • Register Freezing: 9th: Freeze outward supply register
  • GSTR-1 Filing: 10–11th: GSTR-1 preparation & filing
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Slide 18: ITC Workflow

Monthly Cycle (14th–25th)

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  • GSTR-2B Download: 14–16th: Download & validate GSTR-2B
  • Vendor Reconciliation: Perform vendor-wise reconciliation
  • Mismatch Correction: 17–18th: Vendor follow-up for mismatch correction
  • GSTR-3B Draft: 19th–20th: Prepare GSTR-3B draft
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Slide 19: Types of ITC for DoP

Eligible Input Tax Credits

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  • Stationery Procurement: Eligible for ITC
  • Packaging Procurement: Eligible for ITC
  • Transportation Services: Eligible for ITC
  • Repairs & Maintenance: Eligible for ITC
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Slide 20: ITC Restrictions (Important for DoP)

Non-Eligible Credits

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  • Canteen Services: No ITC available
  • Residential Furniture: No ITC available
  • Works Contract: No ITC available for civil construction
  • Staff Welfare: No ITC available
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Slide 21: Common ITC Errors in DoP

Avoiding Mistakes

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  • GSTIN Mismatch: Supplier GSTIN mismatch issues
  • Wrong Place of Services: Errors in service location
  • Incorrect Tax Type: IGST instead of CGST/SGST
  • Vendor Filing Issues: Vendor not filing GSTR-1
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Slide 22: Types of Notices Received by DoP

Understanding Legal Notices

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  • ASMT-10: Mismatch reporting notice
  • DRC-01: Demand/SCN notice
  • DRC-03: Voluntary payment notice
  • DRC-07: Order summary notice
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Slide 23: Escalation Mechanism

Handling Issues Effectively

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  • 1st Level: HO Accountant to HO Head
  • 2nd Level: Region Head involvement
  • 3rd Level: Circle Office escalation
  • 4th Level: NNC Team (Technical)
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Slide 24: Risk Matrix

Identifying and Mitigating Risks

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  • Wrong Classification: Risk of wrong tax paid
  • Missing Invoices: ITC loss due to missing vendor invoices
  • GSTR Filing Delays: Late fee/Interest due to delays
  • Unanswered Notices: High liability from legal notices
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Slide 25: Registers to be Maintained

Essential Documentation

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  • Outward Supply Register: Maintained at HO level
  • Purchase Register: Maintained at Region level
  • GSTR2B Reconciliation: Reconciliation register
  • Legal Notice Register: Tracking legal notices
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Slide 26: MIS Reports Required

Monthly Reporting Needs

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  • Outward Supply Summary: Summary of outward supplies
  • ITC Eligibility: Report on ITC eligibility
  • Mismatch Report: Report on mismatches
  • Compliance Score: Region-wise compliance score
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Slide 27: Case Study 1: Wrong POS

Practical Example and Solution

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  • Issue: Vendor issued invoice to wrong GSTIN
  • Result: ITC not available
  • Action: Issue credit note + correct invoice
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Slide 28: Case Study 2: IGST vs CGST/SGST Error

Practical Example and Solution

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  • Issue: Supplier wrongly charged IGST for intra-state supply
  • Consequence: IGST becomes ineligible
  • Action: Vendor re-issues invoice with CGST/SGST
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Slide 29: Case Study 3: Vendor Not Filing GSTR-1

Practical Example and Solution

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  • Issue: Invoice appears in books but not in GSTR-2B
  • Action: Vendor follow-up required
  • Consequence: Blocking ITC
  • Solution: Auto reversal if not corrected in 2 months
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Slide 30: Case Study 4: Exempt Supply Mixed with Taxable

Practical Example and Solution

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  • Issue: Postal services revenue misclassified
  • Consequence: Wrong output tax and ITC reversal
  • Fix: Reclassify and recompute liability
  • Solution: File DRC-03
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Slide 31: Do's and Don'ts

Best Practices for Compliance

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  • Do's: Ensure accurate classification, reconcile monthly, record supply daily
  • Don'ts: Don't take ITC not in GSTR-2B
  • Vendor Follow-up: Don't delay vendor follow-up
  • Portal Notices: Don't ignore portal notices
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