The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a clarification refuting claims circulating on social media that new transition benefits under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will come into effect from September 22, 2025.
According to CBIC, an informal message purportedly from its Chairman has been widely shared online, suggesting that taxpayers would be able to avail transition benefits related to issues such as unutilised cess credit, input tax credit (ITC) on exempted supplies, and new price adjustment provisions.
CBIC categorically dismissed these claims, calling them “factually incorrect and misleading.”
In its official statement, the Board emphasized that the general public, trade and industry stakeholders, and professionals should rely solely on government-issued notifications, circulars, and FAQs for authentic information on GST matters.
“It is requested that general public, members of the trade and industry and other stakeholders should only refer to the official Government issued notifications, circulars, FAQs, etc. for better understanding of the next generation reforms under GST,” the CBIC noted.
The clarification comes amid rising instances of misinformation about upcoming GST reforms spreading on messaging platforms and social media. The CBIC has urged taxpayers to verify all claims with official sources such as the Ministry of Finance, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), and CBIC’s official communication channels.
The government is in the process of preparing for the next phase of GST reforms, but officials made it clear that no announcement has yet been made regarding transition benefits starting September 22, 2025.
