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Portal error that disputed amount exceeds demand

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GSTN has flagged this error where payments were made at the show cause stage and the order shows a NIL demand. The portal then blocks APL-01. GSTN advises getting a rectification order showing the correct demand and then filing the appeal in time.

Provisions

GSTN advisory, April 2026; Sec 161, CGST Act 2017

Analysis

Example: you paid Rs 1 lakh under protest during the notice stage, and the order confirms Rs 1 lakh but records NIL demand because it was paid. The portal then cannot accept the disputed amount. Write to the adjudicating officer for rectification, keep proof, and file the appeal as soon as it is fixed. Watch the time limit.

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  1. Take a screenshot of the error
  2. Apply to the adjudicating authority for rectification with the payment details
  3. Raise a GST helpdesk ticket as backup
  4. File APL-01 as soon as the rectified order is available, within time

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