State-specific compliance

GSTR-9 Annual GST Return in Chhattisgarh

How GSTR-9 Annual GST Return applies to a business operating in Chhattisgarh, with the state-level authority, citations and the next deadline.

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Definition

GSTR-9 Annual GST Return as it applies to businesses operating in Chhattisgarh. Consolidated annual return for every regular GST taxpayer with aggregate turnover above Rs 2 crore. Reconciles outward supplies, ITC, and tax paid across the financial year.

SourceCGST Act, 2017 — Section 44 read with Rule 80 · Section 44
gst.gov.in

What it means in practice

GSTR-9 Annual GST Return is a central regulation that applies uniformly across India, including Chhattisgarh. In Chhattisgarh, the day-to-day administering authority and the office where filings are submitted will be the Chhattisgarh State GST Department alongside the central jurisdictional CGST officer.

GSTR-9C reconciliation statement is additionally required for turnover above Rs 5 crore (self-certified, audit waived since FY 2020-21).

SourceCGST Act, 2017 — Section 44 read with Rule 80 · Section 44
gst.gov.in

Does GSTR-9 Annual GST Return apply to your business in Chhattisgarh?

Facet	Condition	Applies
State coverage	Central regulation: applies in all states and union territories	Yes
Sector coverage	Applies across all sectors	Depends
Turnover threshold	Aggregate turnover of ₹2 crore or more	Depends

Deadlines and penalty

Cadence: Every year · Annual renewal
Next due: Upcoming Next due 31 Dec 2026 (in 81 days)
Penalty for default: Late filing: Rs 100/day under CGST + Rs 100/day under SGST, capped at 0.5% of state turnover.

The next date is worked out from today (India time) and the rule's statutory schedule; extensions notified by the government are not reflected.

Citations

SourceCGST Act, 2017 — Section 44 read with Rule 80 · Section 44
gst.gov.in