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Deemed Stay on Recovery During GSTAT Appeal: Section 112(9)
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Deemed Stay on Recovery During GSTAT Appeal: Section 112(9)

October 14, 2026

Section 112(9) CGST provides deemed stay on recovery during GSTAT appeal if 25% pre-deposit is made, protecting taxpayers from coercive action.

Section 112(9) Grants Automatic Stay Against Recovery

A recent clarification confirms that filing an appeal before the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) with a 25% pre-deposit of the disputed demand invokes an automatic stay on recovery proceedings under Section 112(9) of the CGST Act. This deemed stay applies to the principal tax, interest, and penalty components pending final disposal of the appeal.

The provision aims to protect bona fide taxpayers from financial hardship during prolonged litigation. It operates without the need for a separate stay application, provided the pre-deposit is made within the stipulated time. Authorities are prohibited from initiating recovery proceedings, including bank account freezes or property attachment, during the pendency of the appeal.

Practitioners must ensure timely compliance with pre-deposit requirements to avail of this protection. Taxpayers should be advised to assess the financial trade-off between pre-deposit and potential recovery risks before deciding on appeal strategy.

Citations

  • CGST Act, 2017, Section 112(9)
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