The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Sunday dismissed a viral social media message that claimed new GST transition benefits would take effect from 22 September. The board called the claims ‘false and misleading’.
In a statement on X, CBIC clarified that no such provisions are under consideration. It further urged the public to avoid relying on unofficial messages.
CBIC Clarifies Rules
CBIC said it had noticed an informal message claiming to be from its chairman, suggesting transition benefits under GST. The viral post mentioned unutilised cess credit, ITC on exempted supplies, and new price adjustment provisions.
“It is hereby informed that such claims are factually incorrect and misleading,” CBIC stated.
It further asked the trade, industry, and citizens to refer only to government-issued notifications, circulars, and FAQs for accurate updates.
It has come to notice that an informal message claiming to be from Chairman CBIC is being widely circulated on social media claiming that certain Transition Benefits under GST will be applicable from 22nd September 2025 on issues related to:
👉Unutilised cess credit, ITC of…— CBIC (@cbic_india) September 7, 2025
Fact-Check: Viral Message Misleading
The viral message had wrongly suggested that unused cess credit could be used and that ITC benefits on exempt supplies would be allowed. It also mentioned a new price adjustment policy.
CBIC confirmed that no such GST transition benefits exist.
The government has already implemented major GST reforms. It reduced the earlier four-rate structure to two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent.
The 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs were scrapped, while luxury and sin goods such as tobacco and cigarettes continue to attract a special 40 per cent rate.
CBIC emphasised that only official sources should be trusted for information on GST reforms.
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