So, your GST registration got cancelled by the Delhi GST department? And not because you did something wrong – but because they think their job is to police businesses, not facilitate them?
You’re not alone.
Across Delhi, countless small business owners are fuming. And rightly so. You try to follow the law. You set up your shop, file the forms, upload the documents. And what do you get? A cancellation notice. No proper inspection. No real clarification. Just a bureaucratic slap in the face.
Welcome to the new normal of doing business in Delhi – where it feels like the GST department is running a fortress, not a support system.
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to take it lying down.
❗ Why Are Applications Getting Cancelled?
Let’s call it out: Many registrations are being denied on the flimsiest of grounds:
- Minor mismatches in address proof or electricity bills
- “Site not found” remarks when field officers don’t even step out of the car
- Suspicion of being a “non-genuine” business with ZERO chance to respond
- Allegations of non-existent activity – without any show-cause or real evidence
You’d think the department was a detective agency, not a taxpayer support center.
⚖️ You Can – And Should – Appeal
Here’s how to appeal and get your GST registration reinstated:
🛠 Step-by-Step: Appeal Against GST Cancellation in Delhi
Step 1: Get the Reason for Cancellation
Log in to the GST portal and check your cancellation order. Note the exact reason. This is key for your appeal.
Step 2: File an Appeal (FORM GST APL-01)
You have 3 months from the cancellation order to appeal.
- Go to the GST portal → Services → User Services → My Applications
- Choose “Application for Appeal to Appellate Authority”
- Attach all required documents: business proof, photos, electricity bill, rent agreement, etc.
- Clearly explain why the cancellation was wrong – keep it sharp and focused
Step 3: Fight Smart
Attach supporting documents like:
- Photographs of the premises with a newspaper showing the date
- Video evidence (yes, it works!) of active operations
- Affidavit from landlord or property owner
- Past invoices, receipts, UDYAM certificate – anything to prove you’re legit
Step 4: Push for a Hearing
Demand a personal hearing if needed. Don’t let this become just a paper exercise. Stand your ground.
🧨 This Isn’t Just About GST – It’s About Dignity
Let’s be blunt: the Delhi GST department needs a reality check. Business owners are not criminals. They are job creators, taxpayers, risk-takers. And treating them like frauds before they’ve even opened shop?
That’s not regulation – that’s harassment.
It’s high time government agencies remember who they work for. Facilitation, not frustration, should be their job description.
If your GST application was cancelled unfairly, appeal. Speak out. Get legal help if needed. And if this is happening to others you know – spread the word.
We build this economy. We deserve a system that respects that.
Need help drafting your appeal? Drop your story in the comments – let’s fight this together.
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