DUE DATE TO FILE GSTR-9/9C EXTENDED

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) extends the ‘due date’ for filing of GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C from 31st August, 2019 to 30th November, 2019.

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