Timeline

GST instruments - 2026

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Review date: 2026-09-27

Finin2min Summary

This timeline page lists GST instruments for 2026 and helps users identify the applicable instrument before testing transaction date and later amendments.

GST notifications, circulars, instructions and orders for 2026.

Primary Official Sources

Bare Act, Rules And Notification Map

Start with the CGST Act, IGST Act, UTGST Act or Compensation Cess law as applicable.
Read the relevant CGST Rules, rate notification, exemption notification, circular, instruction or order together.
Use the transaction date and effective date to select the correct version of the instrument.
Check whether a later amendment, rescission, saving clause, corrigendum or court decision changes the result.

Workflow

Identify the instrument: number, family, date, subject, issuing authority and route.
Confirm source: open the official GST Council, CBIC or Department of Revenue source before use.
Map legal effect: check the statutory power, affected rule, schedule, rate entry or procedural form.
Apply effective date: test the transaction date against commencement, amendment and saving clauses.
Document reliance: keep the official file, working note, source URL and related circular or notification chain.

Instrument Decode

Number	Family	Record	Verification
25 July 2026	256/02/2026-GST	Circular	Two official sources checked
30 April 2026	01/2026-Integrated Tax (Rate)	Integrated Tax (Rate)	Two official sources checked
30 April 2026	01/2026-Union Territory Tax (Rate)	Union Territory Tax (Rate)	Two official sources checked
02/2026 Central Tax	Central Tax	Notification 02/2026-Central Tax - Section 101B Appeals \| Finin2min GST Update	Official source identified
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Directory \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Serial 1 \| Finin2min	Historical or omitted entry
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Serial 2 \| Finin2min	Historical or omitted entry
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Serial 3 \| Finin2min	Historical or omitted entry
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Serial 4 \| Finin2min	Historical or omitted entry
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Serial 5 \| Finin2min	Historical or omitted entry
-	Central Tax (Rate)	Historical Schedule VII Serial 6 \| Finin2min	Historical or omitted entry
01/2026 Central Tax (Rate)	Central Tax (Rate)	Notification 01/2026-Central Tax (Rate) \| Finin2min GST Update	Official source identified
255/01/2026-GST	Circular	255/01/2026-GST: Clarification regarding jurisdiction in cases involving migration/ transfer of taxable persons from one jurisdiction to another jurisdiction \|	Official source identified
-	HSNS Cess	E-Way Bill RSP validation Relaxation - 1 February 2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	HSNS Cess	HSNS Advisory 01/2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	HSNS Cess	HSNS Advisory 02/2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	HSNS Cess	HSNS Advisory 06/2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	HSNS Cess	HSNS Advisory 07/2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	HSNS Cess	HSNS Advisory 09/2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	HSNS Cess	Health Security se National Security Cess (First Amendment) Rules, 2026 \| Finin2min	DOUBLE Official source identified
-	HSNS Cess	Health Security se National Security Cess (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 \| Finin2min	DOUBLE Official source identified
-	Order	GSTAT Section 112 Filing Deadline - 31 July 2026 \| Finin2min	Official source identified
-	Other GST Instrument	E-Invoice RSP Value validation Relaxation - 1 February 2026 \| Finin2min	Official source identified
-	Other GST Instrument	E-Way Bill Closure Functionality - 22 May 2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	Other GST Instrument	E-Way Bill Ship-To GSTIN Enhancement - 22 May 2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	Other GST Instrument	GST Current Updates - 2026 \| Finin2min	Source review required
-	Other GST Instrument	GSTAT Rule 121 Dress and Robe Direction - 1 July 2026 \| Finin2min	Official source identified
-	Other GST Instrument	GSTAT Section 112 Filing Deadline Extension \| Finin2min GST Update	Official source identified
-	Other GST Instrument	GSTAT Token Generation Advisory - 13 July 2026 \| Finin2min	Official source identified
-	Other GST Instrument	GSTAT Token Generation Advisory \| Finin2min GST Update	Official source identified
Notification 01/2026 Tariff Alignment	Other GST Instrument	Notification 01/2026 Tariff Alignment \| Finin2min	Source review required

Practical Examples

A GST practitioner is checking whether a rate or procedural position applies to a transaction. The engine first identifies the instrument family, then locates the official source, then maps the instrument to the relevant Act, Rules, schedule, form and effective date.

For an amended rate entry, the practical file should contain the principal notification, each amendment in the chain, the transaction date, invoice facts, HSN or SAC support and any circular explaining the issue.

Advisory Case Study

A client asks whether a 2026 notification changes the GST treatment of a supply. The adviser should not rely on the notification number alone. The note should identify the principal instrument, amendment text, effective date, corresponding CGST/IGST/UTGST or State counterpart and any later clarification.

Exam Case Study

An exam question cites a notification family and asks for the applicable rate or procedure. The answer should state the legal authority, instrument date, effective period, affected entry or rule and the reason the facts fall inside or outside the instrument.

Finin2min Q&A

Can this engine replace the official notification text?

No. It is a route and explanation layer. The official notification, Act, Rules, circulars, orders and binding decisions prevail.

What is the main risk in using notification pages?

The main risk is applying the wrong effective date or missing a later amendment, rescission, saving clause or corresponding tax counterpart.

What should be kept in the working file?

Keep the official source file, source URL, instrument number, date, affected legal provision, transaction facts, rate or procedural calculation and reviewer note.

Disclaimer

This page is for education and professional reference. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Verify the current official notification, Act, Rules, circular, order, portal advisory and case law before taking action.