CBIC gives new steps to find e-payment challan on ICEGATE

In short: FPAC

FFacts

CBIC's 6th February 2024 update lists alternate steps to locate an e-payment challan under the ICEGATE portal.

PProvisions and law

CBIC GST advisory dated 6th February 2024, procedure to locate e-payment challan under ICEGATE portal.

AAnalysis

After generating the challan with CTIN on www.cbic-gst.gov.in, do not pay there: go to www.icegate.gov.in, Services, e-Payment, ACES-GST Payment, then under Central Excise / Service Tax select document type CE or ST, enter the 15-digit registration number and the 6-digit location code shown on the original challan, click Proceed, pick the challan and pay by NEFT, RTGS or Net Banking.

CConclusion

Generate the challan on the CBIC GST site, but complete the payment on ICEGATE using the steps above.

What to do

1. InformationKeep the original challan handy and note the 15-digit Central Excise or Service Tax Registration Number and the 6-digit Location Code printed on it.
2. DiscussionDecide the payment route: NEFT or RTGS using the Mandate Form, or Internet Banking.
3. FormsGenerate the challan with CTIN on www.cbic-gst.gov.in, then locate and pay it on www.icegate.gov.in under ACES-GST Payment.
4. DeliverablesSave the paid challan or the printed Mandate Form as proof of payment in your records.

Steps follow IDFD: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables.