Draft GST return forms to be put up on ‘myGov.in’ portal on November 1 for public comments

The Indian Finance Ministry is releasing draft GST return forms on the 'myGov.in' portal for public consultation starting November 1. These changes aim to reduce the high volume of mismatch notices currently plaguing businesses by improving the invoice management system.
Why it matters
Streamlining tax compliance reduces administrative burdens for businesses and minimizes legal disputes with tax authorities.
Draft GST return forms to be put up on ‘myGov.in’ portal on November 1 for public comments left Representative image. Getty Images/iStockphotos Getty Images/iStockphotos https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/drfbwx/article71611340.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-2256615351.jpg juvaida khatun Financial concept showing a hand placing a GST wooden block on stacks of coins representing tax impact and economic growth. CBIC, Commissioner (GST Policy Wing), Gaurav Singh, said a major painpoint in GST currently is the mismatch of returns and almost 80% of notices are issued due to such mismatches. New Delhi In an attempt to minimise mismatch notices under the Goods and Services Tax, the Finance Ministry will on November 1 put up on 'myGov.in' for consultation the revamped GST return forms, including the GSTR-1 in which businesses report outward supplies, a senior official said on Thursday (October 22, 2026).
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