Bombay CA Society GSTR-3B filing: The Bombay Chartered Accountant Society (BCAS) has formally requested the Finance Minister to extend the deadline for filing GSTR-3B returns for September 2025. The standard deadline falls on 20 October 2025, which coincides with the Diwali festival period. BCAS explained that the festival period observed by most professionals, accountant and company staff, significantly limits the available time to complete return filings.
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The society said this overlap “significantly restricts the compliance window, raising concerns about the ability of businesses and practitioners to complete essential return finalisation tasks on time.”
Why the Extension is Needed?
GSTR-3B is a simplified summary return that all regular and casual taxpayers must file every tax period. It is necessary to report GST liabilities and the settle dues. Preparation involves several steps including reconciliation and data entry and reviewing Input Tax Credit (ITC) eligibility.
For many completing the return depends on generating GSTR-2B after the 14th of the month and arranging funds for tax payment. BCAS highlighted that since the period from 19 October falls within Diwali, the time left for these steps is extremely short for many taxpayers.
The society stressed the difficulty, noting that public holidays during and after 19 October reduce access to personnel and support services. This makes it hard for businesses and tax practitioners to meet statutory obligations within the prescribed period. BCAS added that most regular businesses cannot file a Nil Return in GSTR-3B, which is only possible when there are no supplies or liabilities. This reinforces the need for an extended window to allow proper compliance.
BCAS Suggests Administrative Relief
In its representation dated 8 October 2025, BCAS said “Therefore, as a significant step towards ease of doing business, it is earnestly requested that the due date for filing GSTR-3B of September 2025 be extended. Granting this essential administrative relief will enable registered persons and tax practitioners to complete the necessary compliance procedures following the conclusion of the festival period, ensuring accurate and complete return filing and promoting adherence to the provisions of the CGST Act without penalising taxpayers for unavoidable circumstances.” reported Business Today.
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The society framed this request as a practical measure to support both businesses and the tax system. By giving taxpayers more time, it argued, the government can maintain compliance integrity while avoiding undue penalties caused by unavoidable holiday clashes. The extension, if approve would make sure that GSTR-3B filings remain complete, accurate, and timely, even during the busy festival seaso
