In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 44 of the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (TN Act 19 of 2017) (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said Act), read with rule 80 of the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017 (hereafter in this notification referred to as the said rules), and in supersession of notification No. 5/2020-TNGST, dated the 24th March, 2020 issued by the Commissioner, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Commissioner, on the recommendations of the Council, hereby extends the time limit for furnishing of the annual return specified under section 44 of the said Act read with rule 80 of the said rules, electronically through the common portal, for the financial year 2018-2019 till the 31st December, 2020.

2. This notification shall be deemed to come into force with effect from 5th May 2020.

M.A. SIDDIQUE,

Principal Secretary/

Commissioner of State Tax.