GST
CPIN, CIN and BRN on a GST challan
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Facts
CPIN is the 14-digit number given when the challan is created. CIN is the 17-digit number generated when the bank confirms payment, and it is the proof that money reached the Government. BRN is the bank's own reference number.
Provisions and law
- Rule 87, CGST Rules 2017Electronic cash ledger in PMT-05, challan PMT-06 valid for 15 days, payment modes, CIN, PMT-07 for failed credits and PMT-09 transfers
Analysis
A challan with only CPIN means it is created but not yet paid. Once the CIN appears, the amount is credited to your cash ledger. Example: you pay Rs 50,000 by net banking; if the bank debits your account but no CIN is shown, the payment is not complete. Keep the paid challan PDF with CIN for records and for any refund or dispute.
Conclusion
- After payment, open Challan History
- Check the status is Paid and CIN is shown
- Download the paid challan
- Match the cash ledger credit
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