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LatestAccounting And Audit 14 October 2026

MCA Filing Deadline Extended, GST Audit Rules Clarified for Gov Companies

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSI) has asked the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to push the annual filing deadline to December 31, 2026 without extra fees, citing ongoing portal glitches. Separately, a CAG‑led GST audit clarified that government‑owned firms are not exempt from GST compliance, as the CAG audit does not replace statutory GST requirements.

MCA filing deadline request
- The ICSI has formally requested the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to extend the annual filing due date to 31 December 2026 with no additional fees.
- The plea cites persistent technical issues on the MCA‑21 V3 portal that hamper timely submissions.
- If approved, companies will gain a three‑year window to complete filings and tax audit reports.

GST audit clarification
- A recent CAG audit highlighted that government companies are not exempt from GST law obligations.
- The CAG audit is a separate statutory audit and does not replace the GST compliance requirements.
- Firms must continue to file GST returns and adhere to audit norms despite the CAG review.

Read the ICSI filing extension article and view the GST audit discussion.

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