GST cancellation application stuck for 17 months — pending NIL returns for FY 2025-26

My GSTIN (Delhi jurisdiction) has had a cancellation application pending since Oct 2024 with no movement. Current status: Stage 2, Pending for Processing.

On checking filing history, I see FY 2025-26 has zero returns filed (I had no taxable supplies — all would be NIL). FY 2024-25 also has July GSTR-1 showing as Not Filed.

Questions:

  1. Do I need to file NIL GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B for Q1/Q2/Q3 of FY 2025-26 before the cancellation can be approved?

  2. Is the July 2024 GSTR-1 (IFF) mandatory for QRMP filers with NIL transactions?

  3. Can this be handled remotely or does it require physical follow-up with the Delhi office?