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

GST
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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?

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Hey @pravink,

You should file all pending returns due till the date of cancellation application. So please check and clear the pending July 2024 return first. Under QRMP, IFF is optional if there were no transactions and you did not submit it. Since your cancellation is pending from October 2024, also check if any notice/order is pending on the portal. If nothing is visible, then follow up with the jurisdictional GST officer.