Article 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act grants authority to authorized officers for the assessment of tax liability, interest, and penalties. Despite the initial three-year timeframe, subsequent amendments and notifications have prolonged deadlines, giving rise to discussions and legal controversies. The inclusion of Section 168A in the 2020 amendment provides the government with the ability to extend limits in cases of force majeure. Nevertheless, challenges arise from the retrospective application and interpretations of the term "force majeure," contributing to complexities and disputes, as evidenced by recent legal cases. Research in Detail Section 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act confers authority upon the designated officer to assess tax liability, interest, and penalties. Subsection (10) initially sets three years for issuing orders, yet this temporal limitation has been subject to amendments via GST notifications . For instance, the original
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